Shawn J. Soper Sports EditorBERLIN- The Berlin Junior Dolphins opened up its Salvation Army Red Shield League playoff run this week with an impressive 19-7 win over the Salisbury Black Knights.The Junior Dolphins turned in a near perfect performance with a dominant defense and an efficient offense. The Dolphin offense controlled the ball for all… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Seahawks Ousted from 3A-East Tourney
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team took a quick exit from the state Class 3A-East Region tournament, falling to Reservoir, 3-0, at home on Monday.The Seahawks finished the regular season with a 12-3 record and earned a number-three seed and a first round bye in the Class 3A-East tournament. Decatur stumbled at home on Monday,… Read more »
Decatur Girls Bow Out of States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team bowed out of the state Class 3A-East tournament last week, falling to Reservoir, 3-0, in the region semifinals to close out what was otherwise another great season.The Seahawks, seeded third in the 3A-East tournament, got off to a good start last Tuesday, edging 11th seeded Howard, 2-1, in… Read more »
Tough Guy Of The Week
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Andrew Borradaile for his outstanding play against Wicomico. Pictured above is Borradaile (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox and ATP President Bob Hammond with son Matthew.Submitted photo
Decatur Upset in Regional Final
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team’s special 2011 season came to a close this week with a 4-0 upset loss to surprising Mount Hebron in the state Class 3A-East region final on Tuesday.The Seahawks were nearly perfect this season, their only loss coming to Bayside Conference rival Bennett in the regular season finale. Decatur… Read more »
Performing Arts Facility Worthy Of Excitement
In recent years, Ocean City has regressed when it comes to its shoulder season popularity, and many businesses in the area understand that well.That’s why news of a capital project that undoubtedly boost offseason business and give visitors a reason to return to the resort area more often should be explored with serious due diligence.The… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Last week it was thought the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) was not going to have to deal with drastic repercussions from the purchase of alcohol from an Alabama control board, which did not have the required permit to sell booze in Maryland.While it was illegal for the county to buy the liquor… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
High Hopes For New Program Editor:Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a time in which we as a nation pause to give thanks to the brave men and women of our military, and their families, for all they have sacrificed for our nation. Our military families face enormous challenges, not just emotionally, but financially, and I… Read more »
Traffic Stop Nets Cocaine Bust
BERLIN — A Virginia man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after a traffic stop in Worcester County.Around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, members of Worcester County’s Criminal Enforcement Team stopped a Honda Accord for a traffic violation. During the stop, a law enforcement K-9 alerted for the presence of controlled dangerous substances… Read more »
Wicomico Reorganization Underway
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., last week announced his proposed reorganization of the county’s Public Works and Planning and Zoning Departments is underway.Under this reorganization, certain functions formerly under Public Works will now come under Planning, Zoning and Community Development. These functions include Building Permits and Inspections, Fire Safety, street addressing,… Read more »