ASSATEAGUE- The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District held its second contest of the 2018 summer-long series last weekend at Assateague Island.The Delmarva ESA second event of the season was held in good conditions at Assateague last Sunday with two- to three-foot surf and light offshore winds. Delmarva ESA holds five amateur surf contests each… Read more »
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Marlin Club’s 35th Canyon Kick-Off Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 35th 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 should… Read more »
Two Mallards Named To All-Star Select Teams
BERLIN- Two Worcester Prep lacrosse players have been named to prestigious regional select teams, the Berlin school announced this week.Rising freshman Brice Richins has been named to the Maverik National Lacrosse All-Star team and has been selected to compete in the National Lacrosse Classic in mid-July at the Delaware Turf Sportsplex. The Maverik National Lacrosse… Read more »
Fast Breakers Win Title In O.C. Classic
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Fast Breakers, a team of local fifth-graders from around the resort area, won the championship in their division during the 42nd annual Ocean City Classic basketball tournament last weekend.The Fast Breakers lost their opening game in the Ocean City Classic last weekend, but swept the next three in impressive fashion… Read more »
Salisbury Lacrosse Hosting Summer Camp
OCEAN CITY- Salisbury University’s men’s lacrosse team 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 camp will take place at Northside… Read more »
With Hartman Win OC Council Guaranteed One New Member
OCEAN CITY — With Councilman Wayne Hartman’s solid victory in the House 38C election on Tuesday, there will be at least one new face on the Ocean City council after the election in November, as the two incumbents whose seats are also up this year have already committed to returning.Hartman won the state House 38C… Read more »
Suspect Jumps In Bay After Hotel Barricade Incident
OCEAN CITY — An Elkridge, Md. man was arrested on malicious destruction of property and false imprisonment charges last weekend after allegedly trashing a hotel room in a rage and barricading the door to keep his girlfriend from leaving before jumping in the bay to hide from police.Around 2:20 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police… Read more »
Husband Faces First-Degree Assault Charge In Hotel Incident
OCEAN CITY — A Brooklyn Park, Md. man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly attacking his wife in a downtown hotel room.Around 7:25 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) bicycle officer on patrol in the area of 6th Street responded to a reported assault at a… Read more »
Heiser Wins Hard Fought State’s Attorney Race
BERLIN — There will be a new name and face at the helm of the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office after Kristin Heiser narrowly defeated Interim Worcester County State’s Attorney William McDermott in a tight race Tuesday.County-wide, Republican Heiser received 2,606 total votes, for a percentage of 51.7, while Republican McDermott garnered 2,431 votes, or… Read more »
Two Injured In Rented Scoot Coupe Accident
OCEAN CITY — Two people were injured and transported to the hospital last weekend after the rented scoot coupe they were riding in swerved to avoid a vehicle, hit the curb and collided with a business sign at 92nd Street.Around 11:42 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of… Read more »