OCEAN CITY — OC BikeFest will be extended this fall, but it won’t be the two-week event tentatively proposed in the fall.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) for OC BikeFest, slated for Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 19 with the event festival at the Inlet… Read more »
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Land Swap Of Alley Key To Beach Plaza Redevelopment
OCEAN CITY — An iconic Boardwalk hotel property that changed hands earlier this year could be redeveloped as a hotel and conference center, but it will likely take the reconfiguration of an existing alley to make it possible.The Mayor and Council had before them this week a preliminary request to transfer ownership of Washington Lane,… Read more »
Beach Stand Operator Seeks Umbrella Suit Dismissal
OCEAN CITY — A resort beach stand operator named in a federal civil suit filed by a victim impaled by a flying umbrella has filed a motion to dismiss the case.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by a rented beach umbrella that had become dislodged from the sand and… Read more »
Seahawks Earn Top Bayside South Honors
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s highly-successful 2021 varsity softball team was rewarded handsomely when the Bayside South awards were announced last week including the Player of the Year Award and the Coach of the Year Award.The Seahawks had a strong run through the regular season and the state regional playoffs before bowing out in the regional championship… Read more »
Restless Lady Crew Take Third In Big Fish Category During Big Fish Classic
The crew on the Restless Lady II took third in the biggest fish category of the Big Fish Classic last weekend and earned over $65,000 in prize money.Photo courtesy of Fish In OC
FFMD Take Second Place Biggest Fish At Tourney
The FFMD crew weighed this 239-pound swordfish to take second in the biggest fish category in the Big Fish Classic last weekend and earned over $72,000 in prize money.Photo courtesy of Fish in OC
State Record Sword Tops Big Fish Classic
OCEAN CITY- The 8th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic was a huge success last weekend with a potential state record swordfish taking to tournament’s top prize.The Big Fish Classic was held last weekend on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The Big Fish Classic is… Read more »
State Record Swordfish Confirmed; Angler Calls It ‘The Fish Of A Lifetime’
OCEAN CITY — The first Maryland state record swordfish is now officially on the books after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) late this week confirmed the 301-pounder caught during the Huk Big Fish Classic in Ocean City last weekend.As its name implies, the Big Fish Classic held last week at the historic Talbot Street… Read more »
City Council Supports Expanded OC BikeFest Concept
OCEAN CITY — OC BikeFest will be extended this fall, but it won’t be the two-week event tentatively proposed in the fall.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) for OC BikeFest, slated for Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 19 with the event festival at the Inlet… Read more »
Resort Council Debates Best Uses For Room Tax Revenue; Ordinance Change Seeks More Flexibility With Revenue
OCEAN CITY — A seemingly innocuous proposed room tax ordinance change led to a much larger debate at City Hall this week about how much should be reinvested in tourism marketing and special events.During Tuesday’s work session, a proposed ordinance amendment updating some the language in the town’s existing room tax ordinance was introduced and… Read more »