SNOW HILL — The range at Langmaid Road will once again be playing host to explosives testing. However, after the controversy surrounding Hardwire last fall, the Worcester County Commissioners are being extra sensitive to any concerns from nearby residents, especially in regards to forewarning before the September tests.“I think we should do more than we… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Salisbury Council Mulling SU’s Street Work Offer
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council decided earlier this week to again delay a decision on whether to accept Salisbury University’s (SU) offer for free streetscape work on Onley Road.While the streetscape work would be relatively light and largely cosmetic, some on the council expressed concerns over Onley’s future and what the city needs to… Read more »
LDC Supports Resort Letter’s Opposing Casino Giveaways
SNOW HILL — Revenue at the Casino at Ocean Downs is “trending up” this year, according to General Manager Joe Cavilla, though members of the Local Development Council (LDC) did express some worry over some weak months during their meeting Monday.Additionally, the council agreed to support a letter from Ocean City asking state legislatures to… Read more »
Season’s 3rd Foal Born On Assateague; Addition Is 10th For Island Mare
ASSATEAGUE — A foal was birthed on Assateague last week, the third in the last three-plus months, but the new addition to the herd of famous wild ponies on the barrier island hardly represents a baby boom.After two new foals were born within a span of about two weeks in March, a third was added… Read more »
Teacher Scholarship Named After Retiring Andes
NEWARK — The June Board of Education meeting was a bittersweet event, as it was the last time both Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jon Andes and Assistant Superintendent for Administration Ed Barber will be a part of the proceedings.Both long-time school system leaders were met with a huge amount of praise in their final meeting,… Read more »
Shockers Win Hershey Tournament
Rough Seas Curtail 32nd Shark Tourney
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Shark Tournament was held last weekend, but with high winds and rough seas keeping the number of participating boats down and keeping those that did sign up at the docks for much of the event, the 32nd annual event resembled the first over three decades ago.The Ocean City Shark Tournament… Read more »
35th OC Basketball Classic Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Basketball Classic got underway today with teams from all over the country converging in the resort for the annual tournament now in its 35th year.AAU teams with players in grades 3-12 from as far away as Wisconsin are competing in the classic, which is also hosting teams from throughout the… Read more »
33rd Small Boat Tournament Underway
OCEAN CITY- With a couple of the major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet are getting their chance to shine this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 33rd Annual Small Boat Tournament.The Marlin Club’s annual Small Boat Tournament provides an opportunity for smaller boats… Read more »
Decatur, Parkside Dominate Bayside South Team
BERLIN- Two teams, Stephen Decatur and Parkside, dominated the All Bayside South team girls’ varsity lacrosse honors for released this week.Decatur, which went 10-5 on the season and reached the state Class 3A-2A East Region title game before falling to Queen Anne’s, placed eight players on the All Bayside South team. Parkside, which went 11-2… Read more »