BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Program is now holding player registration for the upcoming spring season and is also seeking coaches and volunteers.Practices will start in the beginning of March with games played on Saturdays beginning March 24. Those interested in registering for the upcoming season are encouraged to visit www.beachlax.org. Beach Lacrosse is also actively… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Seahawks Cruise Past Crabbers, 68-53
BERLIN- In its first regular season game after the holiday break at home on Tuesday, Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team cruised past Crisfield, 68-53, to get the second half off to a fast start.Both teams exchanged baskets early in the first before Decatur’s Teron Tyre launched a long three-pointer to put the Seahawks ahead, 7-6…. Read more »
Decatur Boys Split in Governor’s Challenge
SALISBURY- Stephen Decatur held up its end for the most part in the Governor’s Cup Holiday Basketball Tournament in Salisbury last week, gaining a split after losing its opener, but when the dust settled, Maryland fell to Delaware, 13-10, in the annual event.The Seahawks last week competed in the inaugural M&T Bank Cup, featuring some… Read more »
Tour Bus Accident Sends 14 To Hospital
WHALEYVILLE — A late afternoon crash involving a tour bus and a passenger vehicle near Whaleyville sent 14 people to Atlantic General Hospital with injuries varying in severity.Around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with multiple injuries on Route 610 just east of Peerless Rd. in… Read more »
Salisbury Rental Changes On Life Support
SALISBURY — Everyone on the Salisbury City Council agreed Tuesday that a new angle is needed to energize the lagging discussion over rental inspections, but the jury was out on what that spark should be.“We’re having the same discussion, as people have noted, we’ve had before,” said Mayor Jim Ireton.In an uncharacteristic moment of agreement,… Read more »
Prayer Vigil For Ava Planned On Saturday In Resort
OCEAN CITY — The resort community’s continuing support for the little girl critically injured in a horrific accident on Coastal Highway will reach a crescendo tomorrow night as hundreds, maybe even thousands, are expected to turn out for a candlelight prayer vigil for Baby Ava at the site where the crash occurred.On Dec. 16, Ann… Read more »
Weather Helps Winterfest Break Attendance Record
OCEAN CITY – Winterfest of Lights attracted more visitors this year than ever.There were 107,405 visitors that rode through the Winterfest of Lights on the Express tram. Over New Year’s weekend, there were almost 11,000 riders, including 2,000 on Sunday alone to close out the event. Coming in second in years of high attendance is… Read more »
OP Sewer Plant Expansion Study OK’d
SNOW HILL — Budget season may be months away, but the Worcester County Commissioners started their new year by immediately looking for ways to trim costs for a study reviewing possible changes to the Ocean Pines Operations Facility. One commissioner, however, felt her colleagues were going overboard.“It’s not a zillion dollars … we’re not going… Read more »
OCPD’s Three-Captain Structure Approved
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) named this week a new captain following a change in the department’s structure, despite two councilmen’s concerns on how it will affect the department’s budget in the future.The OCPD announced that Lt. Gregory Guiton will be filling the new captain’s position.“He has been instrumental in working… Read more »
Three-Choice School Board Referendum Supported
SALISBURY — It’s likely that the voters in Wicomico County will play a big part in determining what changes, if any, will impact the Board of Education in the future.The Wicomico County Council voted Tuesday to send a letter to state delegates asking to have a three-choice, non-binding referendum placed on next year’s ballot.“We had… Read more »