BERLIN- With veteran players all over the field, Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team is brimming with confidence as they embark on the 2013 campaign and backed up last week with an 18-8 thrashing of familiar rival Parkside in the season opener.The Seahawks feature three senior captains, including standout goalkeeper Brooks Gilbert, defensive stalwart Colin May… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Decatur Tennis Teams Open with Wins
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity tennis teams each started their seasons last week with convincing wins over county rival Pocomoke.On the boys’ side, the Seahawks beat the Warriors, 5-2, on the strength of several strong singles and doubles performances. Tim VanVonno, Joe Iacona and Logan Smith each won singles matches, while the duos of Zach Elmer… Read more »
OCES Golf Tournament Date Set
OCEAN CITY- The 2nd Annual Ocean City Elementary PTA Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, April 18, with the proceeds dedicated to the school’s technology fund.The Ocean City Elementary School PTA golf tournament will be held at the Ocean City Golf Club with the goal of purchasing 30 more tablets for the school. Last year’s… Read more »
Coastal Lax, SU Partner on Fundraiser
BERLIN- The Coastal Lacrosse Club is partnering with the Salisbury University men’s lacrosse team for the 3rd Annual Lax for Leukemia fundraiser with a pair of coordinated events set for next weekend.Next Saturday, April 6, the SU men’s lacrosse team will host Mary Washington and will host its 3rd Annual Lax for Leukemia fundraiser on… Read more »
Decatur Girls Hold Off Rams, 5-4
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team beat rival Parkside, 5-4, last week in the season opener for both teams after building an early lead and holding off a late charge by the Rams.The Seahawks got on the board early, scoring on goal by Eileen Hayman just 17 seconds into the game to take a… Read more »
Snow Hill Kindergarten Teacher Earns Annual Honor
OCEAN CITY — The 2013 and 26th annual Worcester County Teacher of the Year (TOY) is Karen Eure, a kindergarten teacher at Snow Hill Elementary School (SHES).“I am stunned and amazed to be here to represent the most wonderful group of teachers anywhere in the country,” said Eure after the award was announced Friday. “You… Read more »
More Cameras, Technology For Police Vehicles Approved
OCEAN CITY – The use of last year’s Homeland Security Grant to enhance the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) in-car technology was approved this week, including the addition of more cameras in police cruisers.OCPD Lt. Elton Harmon requested the Mayor and City Council consider the use of almost $17,000 from the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12)… Read more »
Marshals Locate Wanted Suspect In Pa. Town
OCEAN CITY — U.S. Marshals last week located and arrested a Pennsylvania man wanted in Ocean City in connection with the sexual assault of a minor on vacation in the resort in late June.In a release this week, the U.S. Marshals announced they had located a fugitive identified as Remington Hedden, 18, of Carbondale, Pa.,… Read more »
Dance, Arts Event To Benefit Students
by Steven Green
SALISBURY – Salisbury Horizons, a non-profit dedicated to the achievement of students from low-income homes in Wicomico County, is hosting the 7th Annual Dance & Arts Showcase on Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico High School auditorium.The community performance project and fundraiser will directly benefit Horizons at The Salisbury School, a not-for-profit… Read more »
Area Artists Sought For Annual Festival
by Steven Green
BERLIN — The Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) is celebrating the 14-year anniversary of the ACT Native Plant Festival on Saturday, May 11 and is inviting area artists and craftspeople to exhibit at this year’s event.On the second weekend in May, and the day before Mother’s Day, hundreds of area gardeners will fill their trunks with… Read more »