OCEAN CITY- The 25th Annual Poor Girl’s Open last weekend was once again a big success with plenty of fish caught and released over the three-day event and, most importantly, a big contribution to the American Cancer Society.Sandwiched between the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open and the Mid-Atlantic Tournament, the annual Poor Girls… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Accepts Donation From Bank Of Delmarva Employees
Barbara Purnell, president of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, has accepted a donation presented by Carol Parker Rose, chair of the Berlin Historical Commission, on behalf of the Casual Day Fund Committee of the Bank of Delmarva. Approximately $250.00 was collected by employees who dressed casual for a cause.
Who’s Playing When And Where – August 24, 2018
28th/127th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Aug. 25: DJ BK (28th St. Location) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St. location)Atlantic Hotel • 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 • 28th St. & Coastal… Read more »
Salisbury Zoo To Host ‘Give A Hoot’ Benefit
SALISBURY – A fundraiser is expected to help the Salisbury Zoo raise money for a damaged owl habitat.On Friday, the Salisbury Zoo will host its second annual Give a Hoot fundraiser, which will raise money for a new spectacled owl exhibit.Mary Seemann, marketing development associate with the Salisbury Zoo, said park officials held an inaugural… Read more »
Wicomico Foundation Donates $45K For School Technology
SALISBURY – A $45,000 donation is expected to fund technology packages at Wicomico County public schools.Last week, representatives with the Wicomico County Education Foundation (WCEF) presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with a check for $45,095 to fund the purchase of nine technology packages for Wicomico County schools.Susan Purnell, chair of WCEF, said since… Read more »
Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore Matches Easterseals $5,000 To Send More Adults To Camp
Thanks to Mark Engberg and Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, summer camp doesn’t have to be just for kids. Individuals of Lower Shore Enterprises with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience all of the fun and educational benefits of summer camp at Easterseals’ Camp Fairlee in Chestertown. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore… Read more »
Free Talk Squashed At County Meeting
SNOW HILL – In spite of concerns from two commissioners, a derelict property in Ocean City was not discussed at this week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners.Though Commissioners Joe Mitrecic and Jim Bunting wanted to talk about a run-down property on Madison Avenue that’s causing concern for local residents, a decision by the president… Read more »
Assateague Welcomes Pinto Colt
ASSATEAGUE — The circle of life was on full display at Assateague Island as a new foal was birthed early Friday morning two days after a wild horse had to be humanely euthanized on Wednesday.Early Friday morning, the mare Giggles gave birth to a pinto colt. Giggles and her band live most of the year… Read more »
60th Labor Day Tournament Set For Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament returns next weekend for the 60th time as the “granddaddy” of resort area fishing tournaments.While it may lack the glamour and high payouts of the White Marlin Open, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 60th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament trumps all… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – August 24, 2018
The hurricane of Aug. 23, 1933, was the single most important event in the history of Ocean City.Eighty-five years ago, it created the Inlet, separated Assateague from Ocean City and ended the pound fishing and railroad eras forever. The creation of the Inlet made possible the commercial harbor and brought about the emergence of the… Read more »