By Scott LenoxWhen scales opened today at the 29th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament Emcee Dave “Coconut” Hedges announced that we would be recognizing three tuna species from the tuna family…the yellowfin tuna, the bigeye tuna and the bluefin tuna. By the time the scales had closed this evening at 7:30, we had seen all… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Good Fishing Before the Ocean City Tuna Tournament
By Scott LenoxWe had another good day for the Fish in OC offshore fleet today leading into the start of this weekend’s Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Starting tomorrow some of these tuna being caught may be worth thousands of dollars as Captains, mates and anglers pit their skills against the competition in the 29th edition… Read more »
Kitten Rescued From Route 90 Bridge
OCEAN CITY — A tiny kitten, now known affectionately as “Eddie,” was rescued by Ocean City Police last week while running in and out of hectic traffic on the Route 90 bridge on the eve of a holiday weekend.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police received multiple calls about a kitten on the Route 90 bridge that… Read more »
Appeals Court Rules Salisbury Convict’s Life Sentence Illegal
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal carjacking and murder of a woman in Wicomico County in 2009, will get a second chance after a state appeals court asserted his sentence was illegal based on a Supreme Court ruling handed down years later.In 2009,… Read more »
Ground Broken On Cancer Center In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES — Peninsula Regional Medical Center, in partnership with Gillis Gilkerson, broke ground Tuesday for its new comprehensive cancer services center, which will be located in a newly constructed second building at the Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines.The 20,000-square-foot facility is expected to be complete within 12 to 15 months. The new center will… Read more »
Berlin Historic Comm. OKs Planned Building Changes
BERLIN – A downtown commercial building will be getting a facelift following approval from the town’s historic district commission.On Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved exterior renovations, a new door and signage at what will soon be the Berlin Butcher Shop. Lisa Hall, a town council member and proprietor of the soon-to-be butcher shop,… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Honor Three For Having Vision To Form Club
At the Republican Women of Worcester County Club’s Red White and Blue luncheon on Thursday June 23 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Margaret Grant, Margaret Hudson and Margaret Rehkemper were honored for having the vision 35 years ago to form the club. Pictured, from left, are State Delegates Charles Otto and Mary Beth Carozza,… Read more »
Young Pros Look To Engage Colleagues, Better Community
OCEAN CITY – One local group is working to bring the talents and insights of the area’s young professionals together while supporting the community.The Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP), operated under the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, is a group of local professionals committed to networking, growing business and volunteering. More than two-dozen 20-… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – July 8, 2016
I have learned to never expect anything of significance from my kids to the question, “how was your day?”As a matter of habit, I still ask them, but have grown accustomed to one-word answers of “good” or “fine” from Beckett, 8, and a thumb up from Carson, 6.It’s best I have discovered to just let… Read more »
Berlin’s First Holiday Fireworks Display Called Successful
BERLIN – In spite of rain showers throughout much of the holiday weekend, Berlin officials are calling the town’s first ever Fourth of July celebration a resounding success.The town, in cooperation with Burley Oak Brewery and other local sponsors, hosted its inaugural fireworks show July 3.“I am very pleased that residents from every neighborhood in… Read more »