OCEAN CITY — In an effort to appease residents, the Town of Ocean City’s recreation committee endorsed this week an option that will allow for just one new pickle ball court at a north-end public park.Earlier this year, the town was awarded a grant from the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to construct two… Read more »
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Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect In Custody
OCEAN CITY — A local man charged in the fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a seasonal worker from Slovakia turned himself in last Friday and is now being held without bond pending trial.Around 3 a.m. on Aug. 30, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported hit-and-run collision involving a… Read more »
OC Council Adds $369K Pension Windfall To General Fund
OCEAN CITY — A divided council opted not to expand the town’s contribution to its municipal employee pension plans this week after a windfall was discovered, touching off a larger debate about the city’s spending habits.During Tuesday’s work session, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett told the Mayor and Council the town’s actual contribution to the employee… Read more »
No Quarter Nearly Sweeps Big Fish Classic
OCEAN CITY- The 4th annual Huk Big Fish Classic last weekend at the historic docks at Talbot Street was once again a big success with several big fish caught in various species leading to plenty of action at the scale.The Huk Big Fish Classic was set for late July, but a rare midsummer nor’easter moved… Read more »
Seahawks Edge Bennett At River Run Match
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team won Tuesday’s Bayside match at River Run, edging Bennett by three strokes behind a one over round by Matt Kinsey.The Seahawks shot a team-low 159, led by Kinsey’s one-over round of 36. Hayden Snelsire shot a round of 39, while Brady Leonard shot a 40 and Emily Malinowski and… Read more »
Resort’s Broad Marketing Survey Nearing Completion
OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week resumed the discussion about a proposed comprehensive marketing survey to determine if some sectors of the vacationing public are no longer coming to Ocean City and why.In July, the Mayor and Council exercised an option to renew the town’s contract with the advertising agency MGH, but not… Read more »
Marlin Club’s 39th Challenge Cup Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 39th Charles Kratz and Scott Smith Challenge Cup, pitting boats and teams of anglers from the Ocean City Marlin Club and Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club against each other, got underway this week with bragging rights for the next year on the line.The Challenge Cup officially began in 1979 as a… Read more »
Local Legend Johnson Elected To Hall Of Fame
OCEAN CITY- Local surfing legend and pioneer Skill Johnson last week was announced as one of 11 new inductees into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame and join the austere group in January.Johnson, a Stephen Decatur graduate, began surfing in Ocean City in 1963 along with his brothers Al and Carl and founded the… Read more »
Sam Todd, Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy Of The Week”
The first Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Decatur’s Sam Todd for his strong play in a 42-0 win over Arcadia. Pictured above is Todd (center) flanked by ATP Director of Physical Therapy Charles Curran (left) and Head Coach Bob Knox (right).Submitted photo
Multiple Efforts Underway To Tackle Inlet Shoaling Issues
OCEAN CITY — While the constant shoaling of the Ocean City Inlet persists, steps are being taken to alleviate the issue including a federal dredging project scheduled for three days next month.The Inlet continually fills in through natural and man-made processes and is often impassable, particularly during low tide. While the Inlet and other channels… Read more »