OCEAN CITY- The 3rd Annual Branch Kreppel Blue Marlin Tournament, named for a beloved local angler and commercial diver who passed away in 2008, was a big success last weekend with over $35,000 in prize money doled out to the winners in several categories.Almost all of the proceeds for the event went to the late… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Berlin All-Stars Hanging On in Rhode Island
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Stars were clinging to life in the East Regional Invitational late yesterday after a topsy-turvy week during which it went 1-2 in pool play.The Maryland District 8 champions arrived in Cranston, R.I. last weekend unbeaten through district play and the state tournament, but ran into a couple of teams… Read more »
Berlin Native Gets New Post at Maryland
BERLIN- Berlin native and Stephen Decatur graduate Troy Wainwright, who was a member of retired University of Maryland head basketball coach Gary Williams’ coaching staff for 15 years, has assumed a new role in his alma mater’s athletic department after being named executive director of the school’s “M Club” earlier this summer.Wainwright, who graduated from… Read more »
Miller Finishes Seventh at Worlds
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur wrestling standout Danny Miller, now a rising junior at the Naval Academy, represented his country well at the FILA Jr. World Championships in Romania last weekend, finishing seventh overall in his weight class.Miller, who won three straight state championships at Decatur, has compiled a 26-17 record in two years at Navy… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
One of the many joys of being a parent is introducing new experiences to my kids.There’s nothing quite like that look of astonishment on their faces when they learn the thrill of something new to them.With 21-month-old Carson, introductions to new things come fast and furious, as it’s the simple things that give him the… Read more »
Restroom Assault Alleged
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City T-shirt shop employee was arrested on sex offense and false imprisonment charges last month after allegedly assaulting a female customer in a locked bathroom in his place of employment early last month.On July 7, Ocean City police received a complaint regarding a possible sexual assault that had occurred in… Read more »
Worcester Not Considering Charging Athletes
BERLIN — Despite a growing trend toward “pay-to-play” policies for sports and other extracurricular activities in the face of shrinking budgets and other cutbacks, Worcester County public schools officials will not be collecting fees from student athletes any time in the near future.Public school systems across Maryland and throughout the country are adopting stringent fee… Read more »
The Globe To Host Multimedia Maritime Presentation
BERLIN – Renowned musician and photographer John Mock will present his unique multimedia maritime concert presentation “From The Shoreline” at The Globe in Berlin on Monday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.Tickets are $20 and include seat and show. Guests may purchase dinner and drinks and may take their seats any time after 5 p.m. Visit… Read more »
Salisbury Not Willing To Commit To Linens Project
SALISBURY — Wary to commit to a project that might snowball in costs, the Salisbury City Council agreed to further explore working with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to remove contamination from a local property.A recent American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant to the tune of $100,000 was offered to the city… Read more »
Substitute Teacher Indicted Over Student Relationship
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County substitute teacher last week was indicted by a grand jury on sex offense and assault charges after allegedly fostering a relationship with a student on a popular social network.A Worcester County grand jury last Tuesday indicted Russell Keith Barbely, Jr., 21, of Newark, on numerous charges including three counts… Read more »