OCEAN CITY- The 35th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament is underway with dozens of boats and hundreds of anglers searching the canyons off the coast of the resort in search of the burly behemoths.The tuna bite has been strong this summer thus far, setting up what should be a memorable Ocean City Tuna Tournament in… Read more »
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Amid Uncertain Economic Times, OC Pension Plans In Solid Shape
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s general employee and public safety employee pension plans remain in decent shape, despite a pending recession, resort officials learned last week.During the June 28 work session, the Mayor and Council heard a review of the status of the town’s pension plans from Ed Koebel of the consulting firm Cavanaugh McDonald… Read more »
Resort Contends Taser Use Needed To Apprehend Suspect
OCEAN CITY — Citing a necessary and appropriate use of force, resort officials late last week filed a formal answer to a $500,000 civil suit filed earlier this year by a Massachusetts man allegedly tased by an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer during a fight in September 2020.Earlier this year, Lucas Joaquim, now 23,… Read more »
Resort Planners Debate Proposed Parking Code Change
OCEAN CITY – The debate continued this week on a potential code amendment that would address the issue of on-site parking requirements for new multi-family and townhome development projects.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Wednesday renewed the debate on a proposed code amendment that would, if advanced in its current form, address the issue of… Read more »
New Wrinkles Announced for WMO
OCEAN CITY- Just about a month out, White Marlin Open officials this week announced a series of subtle changes aimed at making the 49th event even bigger and better if that is possible.Last year, the White Marlin Open (WMO) attracted 444 boats competing for a world-record $9.2 million payout and the tournament lived up to… Read more »
‘Fairly Sensible Season’ With Street Performers In Resort
OCEAN CITY – After years of near constant friction between the town and Boardwalk street performers, it appears to be relatively calm thus far this season between the town, the buskers and their private-sector neighbors.At different times in the past, the Boardwalk buskers and Ocean City have been at odds with city officials attempting to… Read more »
OC Beach Patrol Reports High Rescue Activity, Reduced Staff
OCEAN CITY – With the Fourth of July now in the rear-view mirror, a mid-season check with the Ocean City Beach Patrol this week revealed a busy start to the season with staffed stands further apart because of staffing issues.The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) officially began manning stands from the Inlet to the Delaware… Read more »
Fourth of July Solid For Resort Despite Challenges; Record Attendance At North OC Fireworks Event
OCEAN CITY— Despite the lack of fireworks on the actual Fourth of July, and a few weather-related headaches on Tuesday, a pair of bookended last-minute special events contributed to a solid holiday weekend in the resort.While it may not have been one for the record books for most, the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend… Read more »
Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Star Team Wins Fruitland Tournament
The Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Star team stayed on a roll last weekend, sweeping five games to win the Fruitland Tournament championship. Pictured above, the 9-10 All-Starts show off their trophy and medals.Submitted photo
Resort Officials Warn Against Private Fireworks
OCEAN CITY — With no official fireworks in Ocean City on the Fourth of July, the town’s Fire Marshal’s Office this week warned about the dangers of private pyrotechnics on the holiday and the potential penalties.Last week, resort officials announced the vendor for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show downtown on the beach and… Read more »