OCEAN CITY – The community has turned out from all directions to help a mom in need who delivered twins early, just in time for the holiday season.A single mom with two children living in Salisbury recently gave birth prematurely to twins and the generosity she has received from the region is overwhelming. As of… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Bennett Middle Funding Options Weighed
SALISBURY – Wicomico County is facing a long to do list in a short amount of time in order to get the James M. Bennett Middle School (BMS) project underway as possible funding methods were proposed this week.The County Council is under pressure to sign a letter addressed to state officials endorsing their commitment in… Read more »
Area Pools Might Need To Meet New ADA Standards
OCEAN CITY — State officials announced last week hundreds of pools and spas in the resort area could be forced to comply with rigorous new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards or run the risk of not getting their required permits issued by state and local health departments.The state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor’s Watch Golf Course Road… Read more »
Redistricting Plan Alter Lower Shore Delegate Districts
BERLIN — State redistricting officials this week released their recommendations for Maryland’s legislative district boundary lines with “radical” changes for the Lower Shore House of Delegate districts, including dividing Worcester County in half for the first time ever.The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee (GRAC) last Friday released its unanimous recommendations for the redrawing of Senate and… Read more »
Child Critically Injured In Accident
OCEAN CITY — The collective prayers of the entire resort community and beyond for a Christmas miracle are going out this week on behalf of an 18-month-old girl critically injured in a horrific accident on Coastal Highway last Friday.Eighteen-month-old Ava DelRicco remained in critical, but stable, condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore this week,… Read more »
Coleman Tourney on Tap Next Week
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team will hit the floor running right after the holiday break next week when the Seahawks compete in the annual John Coleman Christmas Tournament next Tuesday and Wednesday.The annual tournament, named for long-time Worcester County Public Schools Administrator John Coleman, has become one of the highlights of the holiday… Read more »
Lacrosse Club Expanding Shore Presence
OCEAN CITY- With top-notch coaching, deep talent and an impressive track record of success, the Greene Turtle Lacrosse Club is seeking to expand its presence in the sport’s rapidly growing popularity on the Eastern Shore.The Greene Turtle Lacrosse Club, formed years ago by Steve Pappas and now led by head coach Matt McGinnis of Salisbury… Read more »
OC Boys Basketball Action Continues
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s boys’ winter basketball league continued this week with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following are some of the highlights from this week’s action:(bullet) Belair Road Supply 28- Shenanigans 20: Matt Kristick scored 18 points and Chase Hampstead added seven to lead Belair… Read more »
Seahawks Continue Up and Down Trend
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team continued its early season up and down trend this week, falling to Bayside South rival Wicomico, 77-58, last Thursday before rebounding with a 45-27 win over Kent Island on Monday.Decatur’s record now stands at 3-2 on the season after a continuing an early season trend of a win… Read more »