BERLIN — A divided Maryland Court of Appeals this week upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of Berlin drug dealer for supplying the heroin that resulted in the fatal overdose of his customer in what has become an increasingly “weighty” issue.In June 2015, Patrick Thomas, now 62, of Berlin, sold four packs of heroin to another… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Committee Focuses On Commercial District’s Future
FENWICK ISLAND – Building character, streetscapes and parking highlighted a meeting last week to discuss the future of Fenwick Island’s commercial district.On June 18, the Fenwick Island Ad Hoc Commercial District Planning Committee continued its discussion on a planning study of the town’s commercial areas.Earlier this year, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved funds for… Read more »
UPDATE: Golf Course Road Closure Planned
(Editor’s Note: This article has been updated Friday morning as the dates have changed.)WEST OCEAN CITY — A busy section of Golf Course Road from Route 50 south will be closed overnight from 9 p.m., Monday July 8 to facilitate the installation of a drainage pipe across the corridor. The work will continue through the… Read more »
Fenwick Crab House Offers Good Food, Affordable Prices
FENWICK ISLAND – Good quality. Fair portions. Affordable prices.That’s what Owner Ted O’Donnell said patrons can expect to find at Fenwick Crab House.Located at 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Crab House offers all-you-can-eat crabs and a full menu of Eastern Shore favorites daily.“I try to be as fair as possible,” O’Donnell said, “and I want to… Read more »
Former Educator Recalls Growing Up In Worcester County
BERLIN – These days, Josephine Anderson spends her time “taking it easy.”At 99 years old, she now resides in Bowie, Md., with her daughter.But Anderson doesn’t let that stop her from keeping in touch with the friends she’s made and the students she’s taught in Worcester County, the place she’s called home for nearly a… Read more »
Sea Gulls To Host Ocean City Lax Camp
OCEAN CITY – The Salisbury University men’s lacrosse team and Coach Jim Berkman will host the Lax’n at the Beach boy’s lacrosse summer camp in Ocean City next week.The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department will host the lacrosse summer camp led by Salisbury University men’s lacrosse head coach Jim Berkman and team members. The… Read more »
Marlin Club’s 37th Canyon Kick-Off Underway
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th Annual Canyon Kick-off tournament got underway today with the first of three official fishing days.With tuna practically jumping in the boat for most of the resort area’s sportfishing fleet for the last week or so, and billfish and dolphin turning up in good numbers offshore, there… Read more »
First Leg Of Tennis Grand Prix In The Books
OCEAN CITY – The first leg of the Delmarva High School Tennis Grand Prix hosted by the Ocean City Tennis Center is in the books after a successful opener last weekend.Each summer, high school tennis players from all over the Eastern Shore compete in the Delmarva Grand Prix to qualify for the championships in August…. Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – June 28, 2019
28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 28: Otto Grundman Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 • 4507 Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 28: Tim & Animal Saturday, June 29: Anna Jovan Sunday, June 30: Phil Knight Wednesday, June 26: Torrey B… Read more »
OC Fast Breakers Win Tourney In OT
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fast Breakers, a team of local sixth-graders from in and around the resort area, won the championship in their division at the Battle of the Boardwalk at Northside Park last weekend.The Fast Breakers sixth-grade team, coached by NBS referee Scott Foster under the program directed by Paul Weisengoff, won… Read more »