BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys varsity basketball team closed out the first part of the regular season in impressive fashion last week, beating host Chincoteague, 43-40, to finish with a 5-1 record going into the holiday break. The Mallards edged always-tough Chincoteague, 43-40, last Wednesday in the last game before the holiday break. For Worcester, the… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Wicomico Agrees To Pay $25K Fee To Join Coalition
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council reached an agreement last week to move forward with a recommendation to become a member of the Clean Chesapeake Coalition. Upon County Executive Rick Pollitt’s request, last Tuesday morning the Wicomico County Council sat down with Ernie Crofoot and Chip McLeod of the Clean Chesapeake Coalition. The council was… Read more »
Bank Of OC Drop-Off Spot For Diakonia Food Pantry Drive
Bank of Ocean City was a drop-off spot for the Diakonia Food Pantry Drive in November and December. In addition to dropping off much needed food items, the Bank of Ocean collected donations from both customers and employees through casual day contributions. These donations totaled $300. Pictured, from left, are Laura Rosenfeld, Susan Blaney and… Read more »
Decatur Students Participate In Financial Literacy Program
BERLIN — A bumper crop of fiscally responsible students emerged from Stephen Decatur this week with certifications after completing a rigorous financial literacy course at the Berlin high school. Around 33 Stephen Decatur High School students received their official certifications on Tuesday after completing the financial literacy program provided by EverFi Inc. and sponsored by… Read more »
Assateague Island Welcomes Surprise Foal
ASSATEAGUE — Local residents and visitors to Assateague got an early surprise Christmas gift last week when a new foal was born on the barrier island. The new foal, temporarily known by its alpha-numeric name N2BHS-AL, made her first appearance last Wednesday and was likely around 24 hours old when she was first spotted. In… Read more »
Salisbury Council Favors New Stormwater Utility
SALISBURY — A dedicated stormwater utility in Salisbury is likely an “inevitable situation,” according to one City Council member, but the council also said it’s committed to making any such utility transparent and fair. Salisbury has high benchmarks to meet when it comes to reducing the negative impact of stormwater in the city with both… Read more »
Worcester Prep Fourth Grade Class Takes Virtual Safari Tour
Amanda Lynch’s fourth grade class at Worcester Prep took its own virtual safari tour of parts of Africa this week. They hopped into their “Land Cruisers” and set off to the Cape of Good Hope where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans join and the city of Cape Town sits. Pictured, seated from left, are Lynch… Read more »
Downtown Association Featured At City Hall’s Open House
OCEAN CITY – The 18th Annual Mayor’s Open House will feature the history of the Downtown Association and its ongoing efforts to bring life to the downtown area throughout the year. Ocean City’s Mayor and City Council’s 18th Annual Open House will be held 1-3 p.m. on New Year’s Day at City Hall, located at… Read more »
‘Irruption Year’ Brings Snowy Owls To Region; Scientists To Track Migration
ASSATEAGUE — For the last few weeks, local residents and visitors to beaches in Maryland and Delaware have reported the rare sightings of Snowy Owls, and scientists are hoping to get a better understanding of the anomaly. Snowy Owl sightings in increasing numbers have been reported on beaches from Assateague to Indian River essentially since… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 27: Galaxy Collective Every Sunday & New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31: CK the DJ Every Thursday: Local’s Dance PartyAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Dec. 27 & New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31: Rhonda… Read more »