BERLIN- With a tough assignment in the season opener, Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team fell, 15-8, to host Towson High in Baltimore County on Tuesday.After a week-long layoff for spring break and senior trips, the Mallards took their show on road on Tuesday for a season opener against always-tough Towson High in the hot… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Decatur Routs Crisfield, 22-0
BERLIN- Solid starting pitching and strong defense have long been the hallmarks of the Stephen Decatur varsity softball team and the Seahawks got a little of both along with a lot of clutch hitting as they routed visiting Crisfield, 22-0, in a season opener shortened by the slaughter rule at home on Tuesday.Decatur was already… Read more »
Coastal Lax Opens Inaugural Season
BERLIN- The new Coastal Lacrosse Club began its inaugural season last weekend with a full slate of games at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin.The Coastal Lacrosse Club formed earlier this year with the goal of offering another option for young players in the ever-growing field of youth lacrosse programs in the area. Coastal… Read more »
Stephen Decatur Senior’s Dream Becoming A Reality
OCEAN CITY – Like many young people, Clarke Bliss has always dreamed of leaving his small town for the bright lights of the big city. Yet, in just a few short months, that dream will become a reality for the Stephen Decatur High School senior.Bliss was recently accepted to New York City’s Pace University, which… Read more »
Residents Stress Growth, Preservation In Survey
BERLIN – While Berlin’s new comprehensive plan will be completed ahead of the state deadline, the work has been delayed by the results of a town survey, which revealed new directions to include in the planning document.Seven of the 11 required comprehensive plan components have been completed, and five of those elements have been recommended… Read more »
Mathias Hosting Food Bank Benefit
WEST OCEAN CITY – Responding to the needs of the community, Delegate James Mathias (38B) is sponsoring a benefit for the Eastern Shore of Maryland Food Bank on Sunday, from 3-7 p.m., at the Greene Turtle West featuring the Rockin’ Jake Band, a New Orleans favorite.“This is a great opportunity to help those who need… Read more »
Local Bills Moving As Key Crossover Date Nears
ANNAPOLIS – With the 2009 Maryland General Assembly session entering its final stretch, several bills germane to Worcester County and Ocean City finally started moving somewhat this week as the deadline for legislation to cross from one chamber to the other without complications rapidly approaches.Crossover Day, or the point in the session calendar when legislation… Read more »
Fehrer Inducted Into Women’s Hall Of Fame
BERLIN – Ilia Fehrer, who once received death threats from opponents during her career as one of the first and most powerful environmental advocates in Worcester County, was honored with membership in the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame this month.Fehrer, who died in 2007, transformed not only the laws, but managed the more difficult task… Read more »
Familiar Face Crowned Shore’s Fastest Oyster Shucker
WEST OCEAN CITY – A new champion was crowned and a new standard was set last weekend at the 6th Annual “Fastest Shucker on the Shore” contest at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City.For the last six years, some of the best oyster shuckers on the Eastern Shore have gathered for the annual event… Read more »
Commissioners, Mayor Differ Over Slots Appointment Process
ANNAPOLIS – Local officials were in Annapolis this week to testify on a bill which would, among other things, carve out a slice of the potential slots revenue from Ocean Downs for the Ocean Pines community and repeal the requirement that the Ocean City mayor participate in the appointment of a local development council to… Read more »