OCEAN CITY – Landon Cooper plans to cross the finish line in Ocean City this summer after running 3,000 miles to raise money for Sarcoma Cancer research.Cooper, 33, is the founder of Miles 2 Give and is from Birmingham, Ala. but is currently training in Orem, Utah. He will begin his adventure on Feb. 14,… Read more »
BERLIN — Merial Select confirmed this week it will be closing its Berlin doors effective next year.Though the majority of Merial’s approximately 45 employees are expected to lose their positions, town officials are optimistic that the facilities closing will not adversely affect Berlin.Mayor Gee Williams compared Merial’s shutting down to when the Tyson plant likewise… Read more »
SNOW HILL — In the wake of last month’s ruling in favor of a local farm family in its case with the Waterkeeper Alliance last month, several Worcester County Commissioners came out in favor of the judgment and discussed the future of the poultry industry on the Eastern Shore.“This case seems to have losers all… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Although the official count is still being tabulated, as of Wednesday, the 19th Annual Penguin Swim raised over $80,000 to go toward Atlantic General Hospital.On New Year’s Day, the Penguin Swim was held in front of the Princess Royale Hotel. Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) Director of Development Donna Pellinger said attendance was… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team this weekend is competing in the 13th Annual Iron Horse Duals at C. Milton Wright High School featuring some of the top programs in the state.The tournament gets started this afternoon and will continue with championship rounds tomorrow, January 5. Each team will wrestle seven dual meets throughout the… Read more »
BERLIN- The first significant event of the local running circuit in the new year, the Running for a Brighter Future 10K, is set for tomorrow, January 5, in and around the Newark area for the benefit of the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC).The Running for a Brighter Future 10K will begin on Saturday morning at… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams return to action this afternoon with a double-header against Delmarva Christian at home with each having perfect 7-0 records intact after the first half of the season.The Worcester boys ran the table in the first half of the season, finishing with a perfect 7-0 mark. The… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team swept its two contests in the annual John Coleman Christmas Tournament last week, routing Snow Hill, 77-46, in its opener before topping Pocomoke, 55-45, in its second game.The annual tournament, named for long-time Worcester County Public Schools Administrator John Coleman, has become one of the highlights of the… Read more »
BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Program is now holding player registration for the upcoming 2013 spring season.Beach Lacrosse will field several teams for both boys and girls on different levels including under-9, under-11, under-13 and under-15. For young players born in either 2006 or 2007, Beach Lacrosse is also offering its Scoopers program for both boys… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team gained a split in the 3rd Annual Governor’s Cup Holiday Basketball Tournament last week, beating Virginia’s Arcadia, 55-43, in its first game before falling to Sussex Central, 53-35, in its finale.For years, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury has played host to holiday basketball tournament featuring… Read more »