BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 10-11 All-Star team last weekend captured the Maryland state championship in its division, continuing a great run of success for the local program this summer.The Berlin 10-11 team beat District 5 champion North East in the championship game delayed by weather. Berlin scored six runs in the first and never… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 4, 2017
I wonder if every parent feels like I do on this topic.If only my children would listen to me and their mother, we could help them avoid so many mistakes and problems. But, no, that’s not how it works evidently, especially with Beckett.At 9 years old, he is a stubborn child and is an expert… Read more »
White Marlin Open Returns For 44th Year
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City will once again become the center of the sportfishing universe next week when hundreds of anglers and thousands of spectators gather in the resort for the 44th Annual White Marlin Open.For over four decades, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been one of the… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – August 4, 2017
Summer of 1971Volume XVIIEdition 5Issue Highlights This week’s “Resorter Girl” was Anita Smith.John, Tommy and Nicholas Arrington were inviting guests to their Ocean Park Motel.Tapped to perform at Ocean City Convention Hall for the remainder of 1971 and early 1972 were Woody Herman, Tex Beneke, Ray McKinley, Guy Lombardo, Les Elgart, Warren Covington, Sammy Kaye,… Read more »
County-Run Sports Facility’s Economic Impact Touted In Report
SNOW HILL – A county-operated outdoor sports complex could have as much as a $23 million economic impact in Worcester County.On Tuesday, Crossroads Consulting Services presented the Worcester County Commissioners with a report detailing the potential costs and revenues associated with a tournament-size sports complex. While some commissioners expressed concern over the $25-$30 million such… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? August 4, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Cupid also is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs hoping for a heart-to-heart encounter.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Divine Bovine considers… Read more »
Three Arrested After Battling OC Cops, Paramedics
OCEAN CITY — Three New York residents were arrested on various charges including assault, disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering after battling verbally and physically with police and paramedics after their friend was involved in a pedestrian collision.Around 10:10 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – August 4, 2017
Madonna M. BurchOCEAN PINES — Madonna M. Burch, 79 of Ocean Pines, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017.Donna was born April 15, 1938, at home, in Sauk Centre, Minn. She was the daughter of Florence Carpenter and Clayton “Scotty” Diemert.She grew up in Sanborn, N.D. attending St. Catherine’s High School and Valley City State… Read more »
9th Annual Heels And Reels Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 44th White Marlin Open next week, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun this weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 9th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.The ladies-only event got underway yesterday with registration and… Read more »
City Council Passes Strict Dry-Vit Pollution Ordinance
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a building code amendment that will provide a bigger hammer for the city in enforcing the pollution associated with Styrofoam insulation installation on most development projects.For the last several months, City Hall has been attempting the address the pollution associated with the installation of Exterior Insulated Finish… Read more »