WEST OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City resident is turning his ideas for a high-performance outdoor bucket into a successful, homegrown business.Joe Schneider, the founder of Huck Performance Buckets, began his quest to reinvent the a typical five-gallon bucket more than three years ago.Since that time, he has developed his own high-performance product that is… Read more »
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“It’s like there’s a magic in the air. There are smiles and tears all day long. This is a day these kids remember.”
OCEAN CITY – Surfers Healing returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week for the 10th annual day-long surf camp for children with autism.On Wednesday, more than 200 children, their families and surfers from Hawaii, New Zealand and California gathered on the beach in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel for Ocean… Read more »
Ocean City Recorded 101% Increase In 911 Hangups In July
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials continue to seek answers for the growing number of 911 hang ups taking place throughout town.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of July.Among the top 25 calls for service last month, Buzzuro said… Read more »
OC’s Pickles Pub Celebrating 30th Year In Operation; Anniversary Party Set For Fall
OCEAN CITY – After 30 years, an iconic downtown bar continues to bring good times and great food and drinks to locals and visitors alike.Since opening in 1989, Pickles Pub has developed a reputation as the local place for drinks, food, entertainment and sports in Ocean City.Today, Pickles Pub is owned and operated by Justin… Read more »
County Approves $100K Drone Facility Grant
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week voted to accept a $100,000 grant for a new drone facility at the Salisbury airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council unanimously agreed to amend the fiscal years 2020-2024 Capital Budget to add a new drone facility project at the Salisbury airport and to accept $100,000 in grant… Read more »
‘Legend’ Has Fished In All 46 White Marlin Opens
OCEAN CITY – Ed Joy, a resident of Chevy Chase, Md., is no stranger to the White Marlin Open.Each year since the its creation, he has participated in what is widely considered the largest and richest billfish tournament in the world.To boot, he is 93 years old.But Joy said he doesn’t let that stop him… Read more »
Fenwick Island Residents Elect Four To Council Seats
FENWICK ISLAND – Two incumbents, a former councilman and one newcomer have secured four open seats on the Fenwick Island Town Council.Last Saturday, hundreds of voters cast their ballots in person for this year’s election of the Fenwick Island Town Council, while 81 turned in absentee ballots.The results, certified by the town’s Board of Elections… Read more »
Fenwick Council Agrees To Upgrade Phone System
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing issues with a decades-old phone system, officials in Fenwick Island last month agreed to pursue an upgrade at a cost of nearly $7,000.On July 26, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to replace the phone system at town hall, which is expected to cost nearly $7,000 in service fees and… Read more »
Atlantic Club, Warriors Partner On Walk For Recovery
OCEAN CITY – Two nonprofits in Worcester County are teaming up to raise awareness and funds through a Walk for Recovery event.In conjunction with National Recovery Month and the Worcester Goes Purple initiative, organizers with the Atlantic Club and the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction are joining together to host a Walk for Recovery… Read more »
Couple Fulfilling A Dream With Berlin Farm Supply Store
BERLIN – The owners of a new farm supply store are looking to bring quality products and community-centric activities to Berlin.On April 1, Wayne and Sarah Campbell opened Campbell’s Farm Supply on Broad Street.Earlier in the year, the couple leased the vacant building after the proprietors of Berlin Farm Supply decided to close their doors… Read more »