OCEAN CITY – A windy Thursday morning did not turn out to be the best day to measure water quality but local environmental community members came out loud and clear to relay the message of the importance of water quality.The Assateague Coastkeeper held the 1st Annual Isle of Wight Bay Wade-In at the Worcester County… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club Take First Place At All-Star Express
8th Annual Sammy Fund Golf Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 8th Annual Sammy Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual fundraiser held in honor of a young Ocean City boy who tragically died after falling through the ice at Northside Park in 2003, got underway today at the Newport Bay course of the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point.The Sammy Wilkinson Memorial… Read more »
Local Heads to Hawaii for Fundraiser Race
OCEAN CITY- With the days clicking down to the event, a long-time Ocean City resident and his partner in Hawaii are preparing for one of the biggest challenges of their lives on behalf of another local man who continues to face his own challenges.West Ocean City resident Sandy Deeley and long-time friend and fellow ocean… Read more »
4th Annual Branch Kreppel Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 4th Annual Branch Kreppel Blue Marlin Tournament, named for a beloved local angler and diver who passed away in 2008, got underway this week with a captain’s meeting and registration yesterday, followed by three full days of fishing action starting today.As the name of the event implies, blue marlin are the target… Read more »
Heels and Reels Returns Next Week
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 39th White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun next weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 4th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.The ladies-only tournament gets underway next Thursday with registration and a… Read more »
8th Kid’s Classic a Huge Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 8th Annual Kid’s Classic last weekend was a huge success with 334 junior anglers participating and over $4,200 raised for the Wish-A-Fish Foundation.The annual event, open to all young anglers age 19 or younger, took place last weekend in the waters in and around the resort from the… Read more »
Berlin All Stars Repeat as State Champs
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 10-11 All Start completed their dream season last weekend, beating Brunswick, 8-2, to accomplish the rare feat of repeating as state champions.The Berlin 10-11 team went undefeated throughout the post-season, capturing both the District 8 championship and the Maryland State Championship, which culminated with an 8-2 win over Brunswick in… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Quick Response, AED Credited With Saving Local Surfer’s Life
OCEAN CITY — A popular local man is on the mend and headed for surgery after finishing a heat in a surf contest Sunday before going into cardiac arrest and collapsing on the judges’ stand, thanks in large part to the quick actions of resort lifeguards and Ocean City paramedics.Last Sunday, popular local surfer George… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OC Fire Department Rescue Swimmers Saved Two Last Night
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a rash of recent near tragic incidents involving swimmers heading into the ocean after the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) has signed off for the day, two individuals were rescued by an Ocean City Fire Department rescue swimmer around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at 16th Street.Every summer there are incidents involving… Read more »