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 46th Annual White Marlin Open.For over four decades, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been one of… Read more »
The three Rotary Clubs in Salisbury presented a $1,000 check to U.S. Kennels, Inc. from their Flags for Heroes project. Pictured, from left, are Dan Livingston, president of the Wicomico Rotary Club; Chris Hardy, executive director of U.S. Kennels, Inc.; “Brody”, a service dog in training; and Chris Layton, president of the Rotary Club of… Read more »
Judging cannonball contestsA smoothie for breakfastNights away for a concertOld sayings still true todayA hot summer day spent on the beachEarly-morning fishingSplitting a dozen jumbos with my wife and being fullBefore-and-after home makeover picturesNo-shave weekendsGetting into OC early on a SaturdaySunsets over the Assateague marsh
The Bank of Delmarva President/CEO John W. Breda recently announced the recent $500 donation to Justin’s Beach House (JBH), located in the Bethany Beach area where families with cancer can have a place of respite and enjoy family time. The bank’s employees contribute money to a Casual Day Fund in order to dress casually on… Read more »
BERLIN — The 11th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 4.Mayor Gee Williams will officially open the festival. The Boy Scouts from Troop… Read more »
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League All-Star 9-10 team is headed to Rhode Island this weekend to begin play in the Eastern region tournament.The Berlin 9-10 team has gone undefeated on its way to capturing first the District 8 championship and then the Maryland state championship. It is now preparing to represent Maryland in the Eastern… Read more »
Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews initiated 25 new members on Sunday, July 21. After the initiation, new members, sponsors, friends and family enjoyed fellowship in the Elks’ Lodge 2645 downstairs lounge. Submitted Photos
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee will soon meet to decide on a course of action after receiving a letter from the state identifying funding for the town’s sidewalk project.Last month, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee met for the first time since the town learned it had received $250,000 from the state’s bond… Read more »
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410-641-0157.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – After two years of restaurant work and renting umbrellas on the beach, I finally figured out the best job in Ocean City was the… Read more »