OCEAN CITY – A major riot involving hundreds at a downtown underage nightclub on the Fourth of July provided fireworks of a different sort as 15 arrests were made and three Ocean City police officers were injured in a fight attributed to gang activity. Around 9:20 p.m. last Friday, as thousands of vacationers and residents… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2008
The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 26th Annual Canyon Kick-Off
The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 26th Annual Canyon Kick-Off tournament held over the Fourth of July weekend was a big hit with several nice fish caught in every category. Pictured, angler Raquel Hightower, fishing aboard the “Tuna Bite” took the event’s top cash prize with this 105-pound bluefin tuna worth $6,750.Also pictured, the crew aboard… Read more »
Sammy Golf Tourney Set for August 1
OCEAN CITY- The 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 several years ago, is set for August 1 at the Newport Bay course of the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point.Very many positive… Read more »
Steve Fell Soccer Camp Returning Next Month
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur soccer standout Steve Fell, who excelled in college and on the professional level, returns to his roots next month when he hosts a soccer camp at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex (NWAC) for young players in the area.Fell, one of the most decorated scholar-athletes ever at Decatur, hosted his first summer… Read more »
Berlin All-Stars Take Two Titles
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League pitching machine All-Stars have been tearing up the competition in recent weeks, bringing home first-place trophies in two consecutive tournaments on the road. On June 21-22 at Willards, the Berlin All-Stars defeated top-seeded West Salisbury in back-to-back games to win the first-place trophy. After dropping an early contest in the… Read more »
21st Ocean City Tuna Tournament Underway Off Coast
OCEAN CITY- The 21st Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament got underway this morning when hundreds of boats and thousands of anglers chugged out to the canyons off the coast for the first of three official fishing days.Tuna of all shapes, sizes and species have arrived in the waters off Ocean City in the last few… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Betty Ann GordyBERLIN – Betty Ann Gordy, age 70, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was the daughter of the late Archie Bishop and Pearl Massey Bishop.Gordy was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting and loved puzzles. She also loved her… Read more »
A Week In Business
Model Opening Event Set In Bethany Beach BETHANY BEACH, Del. – Sunset Harbour at Bethany Beach, located on White’s Creek, is holding a special Model Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 12 from 4-8 p.m.“Those who attend will enjoy a Caribbean Cookout and the entertainment will include the soothing sounds of Calypso Music,” developer Caldera… Read more »
Family Strives For Quality At Reasonable Prices
Venus Nails and Spa, just one mile north of Ocean City, boasts great prices, great people and a great atmosphere, offering something for everyone from deep tissue massages to manicures and pedicures. Venus Nails, located on Route 1 in Fenwick, has been serving the resort area for nearly 12 years. Owner Adam Kesbe sat down… Read more »
My Thoughts
A fan dropped another of one of these so-called expert lists in the mail to the old guy after last week’s take on the top movies of all times. This list, courtesy of TV Guide, ranks the top TV shows of all time. Insider, being an expert on all things, particularly TV, took note, and… Read more »