Catching Tunas

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Awesome spring day today in and around Ocean City as the Cruisers enjoy a pretty perfect weekend in town.  Winds were light, skies were sunny and temps were warm and there were plenty of anglers ......

May 18, 2019

Posted by: Ocean City Fishing Reports
The bluefin tunas have arrived! Venturing out to the Wilmington today was the ‘Southern C’s’ catching 4 bluefin while releasing 20 more, the ‘Double J’ catching 3 bluefin......

Bluefish Inshore, Bluefins Off

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Beautiful day today in and around Ocean City and things are reely expected to warm up for the weekend.  Tomorrow is looking like upper 60s on the beach and 80s inland, while Sunday it’s clo......

Sea Bass Limit

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We had a rain shower in West Ocean City today that cooled things down and wet the pavement for a little while, but otherwise it was quite pleasant with light winds and nice temperatures.  The sou......

Seahawks Fall To Clippers In Section Final

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team battle back twice from big early deficits against old rival Bennett in the 3A-East sectional final on Tuesday but ultimately fell to the Clippers......

Mallards Fall Short In MILL Title Game

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team lost a tough one to Calverton, 8-7, in the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL) championship game last weekend despite a valiant......

Decatur Boys Bow Out Of State Playoffs

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity team’s season came to an end with an 11-10 loss to Chesapeake in the state 3A-East Region sectional last Friday, but the loss did little to ta......

Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 17, 2019

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A student’s address at the recent Wor-Wic Community College graduation was brought to my attention.Because she was aware of my youngest son being on the Autism spectrum, a reader emailed this w......

A Week In Business – May 17, 2019

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The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) welcomed 13 new members during New Member Orientation on May 8. Pictured, from left, are Justin Gearhart of Hileman Real Estate; Roger Berwanger of ......

Elected Officials, Executive Differ On Wicomico Attorney’s Future

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SALISBURY – Wicomico County Attorney Paul Wilber said he has been asked to resign from his position, but maintained he would continue to represent the county until a qualified successor is appoi......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 17, 2019

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Although unofficial until the budget is officially approved, major tax and fee increases are coming to Berlin property owners. That much is known for this year and more will be coming next year. The ......

Who’s Playing When And Where – May 17, 2019

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28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, May 17: The Elvisman, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: DJ Wax (1......

Worcester Prep Sophomore Hannah Perdue Wins National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America High School Congressional Essay Contest

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Worcester Prep sophomore Hannah Perdue won the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) high school Congressional Essay Contest, securing a scholarship to attend their weeklong Washi......

OC Senior Bus Passes Stay As Is After Committee Review

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OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week put the kibosh on a proposal to change the minimum age and seasonal rates for senior citizen municipal bus passes.During Tuesday’s Transportation Co......

Ocean City Elementary First Graders Investigate And Observe What Makes A Bubble Burst

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During a recent science lesson in Ms. Sierra Collier’s first grade class at Ocean City Elementary, students investigated and observed what makes a bubble burst. Pictured are Allison Schaeffer a......

Berlin Budget Calls For 14% Cut In Expenses

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BERLIN –  Town officials formally introduced a $15.6 million budget for the coming fiscal year.The budget, which has been under development for months, was introduced Monday following the B......

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 17, 2019

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The Dinner Bell was a popular Ocean City restaurant in the years following World War II. Located on the southeast corner of 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue in the Monticello Hotel, it served hom......

Request For South-End Early Voting Location Turned Down

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SNOW HILL –  Funding for an early voting location in Pocomoke was one of the first things cut by the Worcester County Commissioners in a budget work session this week.The commissioners on T......

Drummond, Rayne Collect Bayside Titles

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in a solid performance in the Bayside Conference championship meet last weekend including a couple of conference championships.London Drummon......

Weekly Downtown Fireworks Displays Questioned

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OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week waffled somewhat on the idea of weekly fireworks in the future, instead agreeing to explore other special events that will enhance the summer visi......

Tastings Event To Benefit OC Arts

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OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is now accepting reservations for the second year of “The Big Get-Together,” a fun tastings event that brings together local art, craft beer......

Public Meeting Announced On Fed’s Inlet Efforts

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OCEAN CITY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Worcester County, is hosting a public meeting May 30 at the Worcester County ......

First Delmarva ESA Contest In The Books

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OCEAN CITY-The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District held its first contest of the 2019 summer-long tournament series last weekend with decent conditions for the opener.In the boys’......

Empty Bowl Project And Soup Dinner Raises $8,443 For The Art League of Ocean City And Diakonia

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The Empty Bowl Project and soup dinner raised $8,443 for the two nonprofits who co-sponsored the event — the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia. Pictured, from left, are Art League board mem......

Things To Do Around Town – May 17, 2019

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410-641-0157.Every ......

Berlin Approves Tougher Business License Penalties

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BERLIN – Merchants who fail to renew their business licenses will now face stiffer penalties in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved changes Monday that strengthen the late penal......

Women’s Club Of Ocean Pines Announces Recipients Of College Scholarships

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The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines has announced the recipients of college scholarships for 2019. Pictured, from left, are scholarship recipients Jenna Miller, Anna Kiesewetter and Sierra Payne. T......

WCDC To Hold 13th Annual Golf Tourney

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BERLIN — The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) has announced its 13th annual golf tournament to be held on Tuesday, June 11, at the Ocean City Golf Club.Bill Gibbs and The Dough Rolle......

Mallards Claim 7th Straight ESIAC Title

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team won its seventh straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship last week, beating old rival Saints Peter......

Domestic Incident Leads To First-Degree Assault Charge

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OCEAN CITY — A Selbyville man was arrested and charged with first-degree assault last week after an investigation into a May 5 incident found he allegedly pointed a loaded handgun at his wife......

Hands Across Sand Event Set For Saturday

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OCEAN CITY — A “Hands Across the Sand” event is set for Saturday on the beach in north Ocean City as a show of solidarity against proposed offshore oil drilling.On Saturday, citizens......

We Remember Those We Have Lost – May 17, 2019

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Louise Marie DeJuliisOCEAN CITY — Louise Marie DeJuliis (Hoffman), 84, of Ocean City, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 surrounded by family.Born in Davenport, Iowa on Feb. 21, 1946 as the oldest ......

Wrecktangle Grand Opening Set

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OCEAN CITY — With the new WreckTangle obstacle course downtown at 3rd Street nearing its grand opening next week, there will be a wide variety of rates and opportunities for residents and visit......

Elected Official To Relocate, Will Vacate Position

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SALISBURY – Wicomico County Councilman Marc Kilmer will step down from his position in June.In a statement issued earlier this month, the Wicomico County Council reported that Councilman Marc K......

Hospice House A Welcome Community Addition

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When hospice care is needed, it comes at the rawest and most emotional of times in people’s lives.The service and care provided is a critical piece to the end of life process for the dying as w......