OCEAN CITY — With a little beginner’s luck and a lot of perseverance, a Virginia Beach man last week was reunited with his class of 1985 Wicomico High School ring found on the beach in Ocean City after 33 years.When he isn’t working the beat, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Sergeant Mark Paddack is an… Read more »
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Angler On Swimming With Whale Shark: “Even when I touched it, it didn’t flinch or anything because it was so big. I ran my hand down its back. When I was swimming back to the boat, I looked down for another glimpse but never saw it again.”
OCEAN CITY — For the second time in a week, a rare whale shark, the largest fish in the world, was spotted off the coast of Ocean City and this time lucky observers actually got to jump in the ocean and swim with the majestic creature.Local angler Josh Schleupner of Hebron and his family, including… Read more »
Some OC Beach Trash Cans To Soon Appear With Artwork Wraps
OCEAN CITY – Blue trash cans adorned with themed artwork will be placed along the beaches of Ocean City within the next two weeks as part of a pilot program that promotes both an anti-litter campaign and a beautification initiative.The pilot program, entitled Art “Can” Clean Beaches, takes its inspiration from a Florida-based nonprofit program… Read more »
First-Place Tuna In 2016 White Marlin Open Sees Prize Money Jump To $2.8M After Legal Battle
OCEAN CITY — After a federal judge last month ruled the supposed winner of the white marlin division in the 2016 White Marlin Open (WMO) was not entitled to the record $2.8 million prize, that money will now be redistributed to the winners in several other categories representing significant increases for some winning anglers.In June,… Read more »
Marketing Contract Renewal Sparks Debate About Target Market’s Income
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week renewed the contract with the town’s advertising agency, sparking a debate about the demographics Ocean City should be targeting including median household income.The Mayor and Council on Monday exercised an option to renew Ocean City’s contract with the advertising agency MGH for another three years. The town’s most… Read more »
It’s Official: Tall Ship Returning In August For Three Weeks
OCEAN CITY — The replica tall ship El Galeon Andalucia will be making a return trip to Ocean City in August for the first time in three years after resort officials on Monday worked out a few issues in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the vessel’s owner.Special Events Director Frank Miller presented the Mayor… Read more »
Water Safety Stressed As Summer Season Kicks Into High Gear
OCEAN CITY — With two shallow diving accidents in less than a week and a handful of other water-related incidents, resort officials this week issued a few water safety reminders as the summer season gets ready to really ramp up.Through much of the first half of June, most serious incidents in Ocean City and the… Read more »
Rare Whale Shark Sighting A Thrill On Overnight Fishing Trip
OCEAN CITY – Patrons and crew members on an overnight fishing charter received a surprise visit from a whale shark this week while off the coast of Ocean City.Steve Moore, a full-time captain with Stalker Sportfishing Charters, said the encounter took place early Tuesday morning.He explained that five individuals and the three-man crew were on… Read more »
Local Boat Helps Rescue Sinking Vessel, Crew Offshore
OCEAN CITY — A sportfishing boat out of Ocean City rescued three people from a vessel taking on water and in danger of sinking about 40 miles off the coast of the resort on Wednesday.Captain John Oughton and the crew on the That’s Right out of Ocean City was heading in from an overnight trip… Read more »
Ocean City’s Newest Brand Hotel Celebrated At Grand Opening
OCEAN CITY – In an effort to promote a more business-friendly state, Gov. Larry Hogan this week joined with franchise owners, government officials and business leaders to celebrate the opening of Ocean City’s new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.In a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Jeff Thaler of Atlantic Planning, Development & Design, Inc. said the… Read more »