OCEAN CITY — A tragic loss of a 45-year-old man on Saturday following a rescue from a rip current on the beach at 139th Street re-emphasized the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, particularly with the Beach Patrol’s ranks dwindling heading into September.The Ocean City Beach Patrol was extremely busy on Saturday with over 350… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Should OC Beach Patrol Headquarters Be Named After Captain Craig? No Plan At This Time To Do So, City Says
OCEAN CITY — Despite some desires within the community to do so, it appears the town of Ocean City is not inclined to name the new Ocean City Beach Patrol headquarters after long-time Captain Robert S. Craig.When the ribbon was cut for the new state-of-the-art Beach Patrol headquarters on Talbot Street and Baltimore Ave. in… Read more »
Several Big Winners Rewarded In Mid-Atlantic
OCEAN CITY- The 24th Mid-Atlantic fishing tournament finished with a flourish late last week with the appropriately named “Texas Tea” sweeping in on the final day with a 77-pound white marlin worth over $713,000.Now in its 24th year, the Mid-Atlantic as the tournament is now simply called, continues to be one of the top sportfishing… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITYCarousel #803Fri & Sat 11-42BR/2BA CondoOcean & Bay ViewsMitchell DavidThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty443-614-7048OCEAN PINES5 Garrett DriveSat 2-42-Story Home3BR/2.5BA/1582SFAttached 2-Car Grg½ Acre LotLauren BuntingBunting Realty410-422-9899FENWICK ISLANDSwann Cove WestDaily 12-6New ConstructionSingle Family Homes5 Floor PlansUp to 5BR/3BA3000SF/2-Car GarageRyan Homes302-988-1905BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-6Carriage/Villa HomesIn Preserved AreaUp to 4BR/2500SFFirst Class Amenities3 Miles to BeachRyan Homes302-539-3462OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront… Read more »
OPA Looks To Sell Home To Collect Unpaid Assessments
BERLIN – Each year, Ocean Pines Association residents are expected to pay an assessment fee to the homeowners association.This year, that amounted to $921 for most residents. While many — in fact more than 97 percent of them — pay the annual fee by the May 1 deadline, there are those that don’t. And while… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Georgia native Jodie “Joe” Thrasher, Sr. came to Ocean City in 1930 to run a baseball pitching machine game in the Pier building. He didn’t begin his French fry stand until 1939 when he began cooking his fries in frying pans using cottonseed oil.When cottonseed oil became unavailable during World War II, Thrasher switched to… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning Worship10… Read more »
Habitat Eyes Berlin Mixed-Use Development
BERLIN – A new Habitat for Humanity project in downtown Berlin could provide housing and retail space as well as annual income for the organization.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to support plans presented by Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County to pursue financial assistance from the state to develop a Washington Street property…. Read more »
Concerns Over Possible Athletic Complex Expansion Aired
SALISBURY – The ball is in Wicomico County’s field, as Salisbury awaits stipulations to be met prior to further consideration of a land donation that would permit the expansion of Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex at Naylor Mill Park.Last October the Wicomico County Council considered the acceptance of a donation of property from the City… Read more »
Ocean City Chamber Announces Annual Award Winners
OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce announced this week its annual award winners for 2015.These recipients represent the best in the area, according to chamber officials. Submissions are made in each category through July 31, which is followed by a review by a chamber selection committee made up of two current… Read more »