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 Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

What’s mortifying to some parents is hilarious to others.That’s one of the things I have learned over the first, four-plus years of this parenting adventure.With time and experience comes a greater perspective of all things, and that’s significant when it comes to parenting in particular in my opinion.That’s why grandparents and parents of older kids… Read more »

Band Boosters Head Guilty

SNOW HILL — The former president of the Pocomoke High School Band Boosters, charged last fall with felony theft and other charges after absconding with thousands of dollars of the organization’s funds, was found guilty this week on multiple counts and now awaits her fate pending the outcome of a pre-sentence investigation.In October, Worcester County… Read more »

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Larger ‘Flagship’ Liquor Store Eyed For Route 50

BERLIN — The liquor industry in Worcester County could change dramatically in the coming months if officials approve a plan for a new and larger Department of Liquor Control (DLC) retail facility on Route 50.A DLC advisory committee will present to the County Commissioners on Tuesday a proposed lease agreement for a new alcohol distribution… Read more »

Worcester Boys Improve Record to 15-1

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team thrashed Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Gunston, 77-44, last week to improve to 15-1 on the season.The Mallards jumped all over the Herons in their penultimate game of what has been a special season. Zander Farr led Worcester with 23 points, while Harrison Brennan scored 20… Read more »

25th St. Pat’s Soccer Tourney Set to Return

OCEAN CITY- The  Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament returns next weekend with roughly 150 teams and hundreds of players from all over the mid-Atlantic region expected to converge on the resort for the four-weekend event.From modest beginnings 25 years ago, the annual St. Patrick’s Tournament has grown by… Read more »

Seahawks Run Win Streak to Eight

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Snow Hill and St. Michael’s this week to run their current winning streak to eight games and improve to 18-2 on the season.The Seahawks topped county rival Snow Hill, 72-61, last Friday on the road. Abbey Schorr led Decatur with 32 points and also collected 11 rebounds…. Read more »

Four Seahawks Headed to State Meet

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams will be well represented in the state championship meet in Prince George’s County with four athletes competing.Four Seahawks placed high in their respective events at the Class 3A-East region meet last week and have earned spots in the state championship meet at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning… Read more »

N.C. Blue Marlin Case Earns New Trial

OCEAN CITY- In a story followed closely by the sportfishing community in Ocean City, the North Carolina Supreme Court last week ruled the case involving the winner of the 2010 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament being disqualified and losing nearly $1 million in prize money over the lack of a $15 fishing license should be… Read more »