https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt’s been HOT around town the past few days and the sweltering heat looks to continue through the weekend. Good thing is that the fishing has been pretty good so it’s pack the cooler with ice and plenty of drinks and get out on the water.Tuna fishing has been a little spotty lately with good… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2022
UPDATE: What Is Known Today In Teen’s Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision
BERLIN – The investigation into the fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of a rising ninth grader continued this week as the family and community prepare to celebrate the teen’s life Saturday.As of Friday, July 22, here’s a compilation of what is known as more details have been confirmed. The Incident: A black Mercedes… Read more »
Before These Storms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A74e4Kyjf8cCheck out the Daily Catch at Sunset Marina!It was a scorcher today kids…and the wind blew in front of this strong front so most everyone stayed tied fast to the dock. There are some pretty wicked storms rolling through the area tonight so it’s no surprise that today was not a heavily fished day….at all.Yesterday… Read more »
Rules Being Changed For Massive Project?
When a hotel project’s massive scope prevents it from meeting the parking code, it stands to reason connections to the project would downsize the development to fit the existing rules those before them had to follow.In the case of the Margaritaville project – a 265-room hotel, three-restaurant resort between 13th and 14th streets — the… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – July 22, 2022
Surfing became popular in Ocean City in the mid-1960s. George Pittman and Bill Wise opened Ocean City’s first surf shop (called the Eastern Surfer) in 1964 in the basement of the Sandy Hill Motel.The less crowded beaches of north Ocean City quickly became the favorite surfing areas in the days before the high-rise condominiums.This 1965… Read more »
First Degree Assault Charges for Replica Handgun Threat
OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly threatening a couple on the Route 90 bridge with what turned out to be a replica handgun.Around 4:15 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area received an alert advising… Read more »
OC Committee Eyes Bike Rack Program
Bethany HooperStaff WriterOCEAN CITY – A resort committee awaits approval to implement a pilot program for new Boardwalk bike racks.Last week, members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed potential plans for a bike rack pilot program along the Boardwalk. As the city looks to replace 47 aging racks along the boards,… Read more »
Gold Coast Mall Site Approved For OC Farmer’s Market
OCEAN CITY — The long-standing farmer’s market in Ocean City moved closer to having a permanent home this week after resort officials agreed to approve a conditional use for the venue.For about three decades, the Ocean City Farmer’s Market resided on a parking lot on the corner of 142nd Street across from the old Phillips… Read more »
Council Approves Miniature Golf In Downtown Areas
OCEAN CITY — Miniature golf will be permitted in the downtown area after resort officials this week approved on first reading an ordinance that will allow the amusement in certain zoning designations.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a first reading of an ordinance that would allow miniature golf courses in certain downtown… Read more »
OC Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Camp Held
21The Ocean City Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Camp attracts dozens of participants each year. The department’s staff and retirees volunteer for the camp, which gives children a firsthand look at the service firefighters provide in the community.