SNOW HILL – A Whaleyville man accused of sexually abusing his granddaughter 14 years ago pleaded guilty last week in Worcester County Circuit Court to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years in jail.James Henry Tyre, 69, of Whaleyville, was in Worcester County Circuit Court last week facing several charges including child abuse, third-… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2007
Thursday, September 20 – A Timeline Of Christy Freeman’s Case
OCEAN CITY – It has been a wild six weeks for Christy Freeman, who was released from jail yesterday after a first-degree murder charge was dropped by State’s Attorney Joel Todd.Freeman, an Ocean City business owner, resident and mother of four, went from facing life in prison in late July to a free woman yesterday… Read more »
Wednesday, September 19 – Christy Freeman Charges Dropped
OCEAN CITY – After spending about six weeks in Worcester County Jail, a local woman accused of first-degree murder has been released and is heading home.Early this afternoon in Ocean City District Court, the State’s Attorney’s Office dropped the charges against Christy Freeman, 37, of Ocean City. The details of why the charges were not… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Frances Lorraine Sprankle KennedyBERLIN – Frances Lorraine Sprankle Kennedy, 79, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury from complications from heart surgery.She was the wife of John H. “Jack” Kennedy for 48 years. He preceded her in death in July 1999.Born Feb. 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the… Read more »
“Tough Guy of the Week” award
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy and Fitness Center’s “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Decatur’s Blair Woodard, who played well on both sides of the ball in a 42-16 loss to Indian River last Friday. Pictured above is Woodard (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox (left) and ATP’s Bobby Hammond (right).Submitted photo
Seahawks Pluck Eagles, 9-1
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girl’s varsity soccer team collected a big win on the road this week, thrashing Worcester County rival Snow Hill, 9-1, on Monday to improve to 2-1 on the season.The Seahawks got balanced scoring from up and down the roster on Monday and jumped all over the Eagles on their home pitch. Five… Read more »
OC Marlin Club Retains Challenge Cup
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club successfully defended its Challenge Cup title last weekend, defeating the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club to retain the cup for the second straight year.According to tournament rules, the top six boats from each team are included in the final point tally. Fourteen Ocean City Marlin Club boats… Read more »
Mallards Win Fourth Straight
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s men’s varsity soccer team stayed on a roll this week, beating host Greenwood Mennonite, 3-0, on Tuesday for their fourth straight win.The win over ESIAC rival Greenwood Mennonite completed a highly successful first third of the season for the Mallards, whose record now stands at 5-1. After splitting the first two games… Read more »
Decatur Volleyball Remains Unbeaten
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team remained unbeaten this week, beating visiting Wicomico, 3-1, on Monday to improve to 4-0 on the season. The Seahawks won the first game, 25-20, and edged Wicomico, 25-23, in the second game to jump out to a quick 2-0 lead. Wicomico topped Decatur, 25-22, in third game to pull… Read more »
My Thoughts
As people get older, they usually are able to wise up and keep their noses clean, meaning they do not typically get in the same trouble they did when they were younger and stupider. That phrase keep your nose clean is a direct reference to drug called cocaine, but it can apply to anything in… Read more »