OCEAN CITY- Two days into the 30th annual Mid-Atlantic Tournament, the leaderboard had a decidedly Ocean City look with local boats sitting on top in several categories, but there was still much more fishing to be done.Before the first lines were dropped in the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, the tournament was already setting records. A record… Read more »
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Ocean City Lacrosse Classic In The Books
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Lacrosse Classic held last weekend was once again a huge success with over 100 teams and thousands of the top players in the country competing for four days culminating with championship games on Sunday.The action started last Thursday at venues in Ocean City and in northern Worcester County. Games were… Read more »
Big Stick Crew Wins Poor Girl’s Open
OCEAN CITY- The 27th Poor Girl’s Open last weekend was once again a big success with plenty of fish caught over the three-day event and, most importantly, another big donation to the American Cancer Society.Sandwiched between the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open and the Mid-Atlantic Tournament, the Poor Girl’s Open gives the resort… Read more »
Few Details Provided, But Major Music Festival Eyes Resort
OCEAN CITY — A major music festival could be coming to Ocean City in September 2022 after resort officials this week gave conceptual approval to a significant promoter for the proposed event.During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented conceptual plans for a significant music festival in Ocean City… Read more »
Citizens, First Responders Honored For May Bay Rescue
OCEAN CITY — The “humble hero,” the local family that arrived on the scene by pontoon boat and all of the first-responders who had a hand in the May 2 incident on the Route 90 bridge that ended with an infant ejected from the span and into the bay below were all feted with a… Read more »
OC To Explore Ad Agency Options
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is getting ready to shop the town’s advertising contract through a competitive bid process.During Tuesday’s Tourism Commission meeting, Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Waters outlined the timeline for the request for proposal (RFP) seeking bidders for the town’s advertising firm contract. For the last 20 years, the town has contracted… Read more »
Early Research Efforts Discussed For OC’s Rebranding Campaign
OCEAN CITY — Efforts to identify and rebrand Ocean City’s image continued this week with the introduction of a couple of parallel programs during the Tourism Commission meeting on Monday.The commission, comprised of elected officials, town staff and local business representatives, met to continue discussions about rebranding the resort destination’s overall image. In June, the… Read more »
Coast Guard Rescues Two Near Jetty
OCEAN CITY — Two individuals were rescued in the Inlet on Monday after losing control of their jet skis.Watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Station Maryland on Monday received an initial report through VHF Channel 16 that three jet skiers in the area of the Inlet had entered the water and were in need of assistance…. Read more »
Replica Tall Ship Arrives For Three-Week Resort Stay
OCEAN CITY — Against the backdrop of a steamy mid-August afternoon, the 15th century replica tall ship NAO Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus fame on Wednesday chugged through the Inlet and the Route 50 Bridge to its new home on 3rd Street.The Nao Victoria Foundation’s replica tall ship Santa Maria opened for tours on Thursday… Read more »
Municipal Bus, Tram Service Cope With Driver Shortages
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of mid-August, the resort’s public transportation system is limping to the finish line just like so many other businesses in town.Throughout the spring and summer, there has been considerable discussion about the lack of reliable help for Ocean City’s public transportation systems, including the municipal buses and the Boardwalk… Read more »