The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of standout local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers.BERLIN- Nearing the end of her college career as a standout track athlete at High Point University, former Decatur student-athlete Joya Canfield, who set 13… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Storm Wreaks Havoc on Local Prep Slate
BERLIN- Last weekend’s near-record snowfall last forced the cancellation of several prep sports events across the area, causing local teams to scramble to find make-up dates to meet minimum requirements for post-season play in some cases.For example, the Decatur wrestling team was scheduled to face Reservoir last Saturday, but the trip across the Bay Bridge… Read more »
Storm Halts Berlin Dolphins Game
BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins youth football team played the New Castle Vikings to a 6-6 tie last Saturday before the massive snowstorm that struck the region deteriorated conditions to the point the game had to be postponed before its conclusion.The Dolphins hit the road last Saturday for a New Castle County Football League (NCCFL) game… Read more »
Seahawks Sweep Bayside Track Titles
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ and girls’ varsity indoor track teams swept the Bayside Championships last week for the second straight year, taking first in both meets and collecting several strong finishes in individual competitions along the way.The Decatur boy’s team came in first in total team points with 107, topping second-place North Caroline (63) and… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Thrash Kent Island
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team stayed on a roll last week, thrashing Kent Island, 62-6, after winning 13 of 14 matches.The Seahawks prepped for this week’s big conference showdown against Parkside by taking care of Kent Island in short order. Matt Meekins won his match be decision at 103 pounds, Seth Goggin won by… Read more »
Beach Lax Seeking Players
BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Club, a volunteer organization that has been around for 17 years and has introduced thousands of young players to the game, is now accepting applications for its spring program.Beach Lacrosse is seeking boys and girls for several teams at various age and skill levels including under-9, under-11, under-13, and under-15. There… Read more »
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Worcester’s Legacy Area Growth In Maryland’s Hands
SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s two Rural Legacy Areas could expand by as much as 1,400 acres if the Maryland Rural Legacy Program funds the county’s two grant requests in full.The two Rural Legacy Areas in Worcester County hope to receive a total of $2.8 million in state funding to purchase conservation easements in the… Read more »
What They Had To Say About Taxi Proposal …
OCEAN CITY — The taxicab medallion debate has proven to provide a barrage of tense moments, passionate arguments, and some notable quotations and sound bites. Here is a sampling of some of those from Monday nights’ Mayor and Council meeting:”It’s going to pain me to say this and I know no one in here wants… Read more »
Victim, Manufacturer Settle Escalator Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY – A $500,000 lawsuit brought against the town of Ocean City and other private sector defendants by a former Vermont high school student injured in an escalator accident in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in 2006 was officially settled this week with an undisclosed amount of damages paid to the victim.In May… Read more »