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Local Prepares For Fundraising Paddleboard 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 enthusiast Teene Froiseth will compete on July 29 in the famous Molokai 2 Oahu World Championship paddleboard race across the Ka’iwi Channel, known for dangerous...READ MORE

Gold’s Gym Hosts First Strongman Event

OCEAN CITY- Ocean City’s first-ever Strongman competition last weekend was a big success with 22 athletes from five different states competing in the 100-plus degree heat at Gold’s Gym. The competition was held at Gold’s Gym behind the Gold Coast Mall last Saturday as temperatures climbed up around the 100-degree mark. The athletes competed in a variety of events and the competition was fierce. Adam Delaney of Albany, N.Y. won the overall men’s championship, while Katelyn...READ MORE

OPA Freedom 5K A Huge Success

OCEAN PINES- The 2012 OPA Freedom 5K last week was a huge success with nearly 300 runners braving 100-degree temperatures for the early morning Fourth of July race around the South Gate pond in Ocean Pines. A total of 276 runners competed in the OPA Freedom 5K last Wednesday despite the near-record heat. For the record, the top three finishers were Chris Sheaffer, who finished in 15:44.4; Patrick Wachter, who came in at 18:28.5; and Rob DiTota, who finished in the 18:40.7. The top female...READ MORE

8th Kids Classic Set for Next Week

OCEAN CITY- Young anglers will get their moment in the spotlight next weekend when the Ocean City Marlin Club hosts its 8th Annual Kids Classic Tournament. Throughout the summer, the big boys and girls get to show off their fishing skills practically every weekend with one tournament or another, but the focus during next weekend’s 8th Annual Kid’s Classic will clearly be on the younger anglers. The event is open to all anglers age 19 or younger and will take place in the waters in...READ MORE

Girls Lax Camp Set for Next Week

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department next week is hosting a lacrosse camp for girls ages 6-16 at Northside Park as part of its ongoing summer camp program. The camp will be directed by Salisbury University head women’s lacrosse coach Jim Nester. The four-day camp is designed to suit all abilities and will feature instruction on stick skills and strategy. The camp will be held from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the department...READ MORE

25th OC Tuna Tournament Underway

OCEAN CITY- In the midst of one of the hottest tuna bites in recent memory, the 25th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament got underway this week with dozens of boats and hundreds of anglers descending on the resort area for a three-day search for the burly behemoths in the canyons off the coast. The tuna bite has been red hot thus far this season with Ocean City’s sportfishing fleet returning to the docks nearly every single day with flags flying high and fish boxes full of tuna, setting up...READ MORE

Berlin Repeats as District 8 Champs

BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 10-11 All-Stars this week won the District 8 championship to advance to the state championship tournament, marking the second year in a row for the same core group of players. The Berlin 10-11 team swept the District 8 tournament, going unbeaten to claim the title for the second year in a row. Last year, essentially the same basic team, playing in the under-10 bracket, won the District 8 championship and went on to win the state championship. The Berlin team...READ MORE