OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 7th Annual Kids’ Classic fishing tournament last weekend was a big success with hundreds of young anglers catching a wide variety of sizes and species of fish both inshore and offshore all for the benefit of the Wish-A-Fish Foundation.The annual event was open to all young anglers age… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Former Seahawk Competing in Worlds
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur wrestling standout Danny Miller, now a rising junior at the Naval Academy, will represent the U.S. at the FILA Jr. World Championships in Romania this weekend. Miller, who won three straight state championships at Decatur, has compiled a 26-17 record in two years at Navy including a 19-11 record this year. Navy… Read more »
Berlin All Stars Capture First-Ever State Title
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 9-10 All Stars last week completed a remarkable run to a first-ever state championship for the program, beating South Caroline, 10-4, on Thursday to win the title and advance to the regional tournament this weekend in Rhode Island.After capturing the District 8 championship two weeks ago, the Berlin All-Stars cruised… Read more »
Favoritism Alleged
Editor:I have been quite angry and disappointed recently at a decision coming out of City Hall. Against the recommendations of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission, the powers that be on 3rd Street designated the vacant field on 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue as a shuttle bus stop for the Dew Tour.For two years,… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Impact Mostly About Exposure
Now that the Dew Tour has come and gone, the debate has begun on whether the action sports event actually played a significant role in local commerce or if it was simply a draw for the daytrippers who traditionally tend not to be as beneficial to the economy.This is a similar debate that revolves annually… Read more »
Between The Lines
What made the Dew Tour incredibly popular last week was the accessibility of the star athletes and their apparent excitement to be in Ocean City.That’s a lasting memory for me and a major difference between professional athletes in other sports. Throughout the weekend, these athletes, particularly Maryland native Bucky Lasek and well-known two-sport star Shaun… Read more »
Things To Do
July 29: Holy Savior/KC BingoDoors open 5 p.m.; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.July 29: Democratic Night At The Ball ParkGame begins at 7:05 p.m., reserved seats in the picnic pavillion. Spon-sored by the Democratic Club of Worcester County. Cost: $22,50 a person includes… Read more »
Best Beats
Angler, the 410-289-7424 • 2312 Talbot St. On The Bay Friday, July 29: Time Police, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31: Lenny Burridge, 4-7 p.m. Every Sunday: Locals’ Social With DJ Deogee, 10 p.m.Burger’s Surf’s Up Cafe 410-723-2007 • 5401 Coastal Hwy. Friday, July 29: Landers & Heinz Trio, 4-7 p.m.; Lime… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
You can tell a lot about a kid’s personality from his shins.That’s right.Next time you are around a bunch of young kids take a peek at their legs, and chances are you are going to find a bunch of little bruises all over them. Indeed, the shins do not lie.This much I learned in short… Read more »
Dining Out
West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-FruitlandAssateague crab house & Carryout Rte. 611, Assateague Island • 410-641-4330On the way to visit the ponies of Assateague, stop by this rustic crab house. Enjoy Maryland crabs by the dozen or try the all-you-can-eat specials including snow crab legs. Their extensive menu features various appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, steaks,… Read more »