BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team made a quick exit out of the state 3A-South region tournament last week, falling to Northeast of Anne Arundel County, 3-1, in its opening match. The Seahawks entered the 3A-South Section I tournament as the number-four seed and faced fifth-seeded Northeast in the first round at home last Friday…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday & Sunday Through-Nov. 24: Soups On 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation’s Huey Veterans Memorial restoration and future maintenance. Enjoy a cup of soup, dessert and view the memorial. Suggested donation: $5. For more information, 410-726-7207 or 410-641-6888.Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional,… Read more »
Big Brothers Chapter Seeking Workplace Mentors
BERLIN — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is reaching out toward the Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) community for volunteers for their workplace mentoring program. Besides the specific need for help from AGH employees, BBBSGC is also on the hunt for more volunteers from the Eastern Shore at large for a number of… Read more »
Seahawks Edge Rams with Huge Comeback
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team won its fourth straight game last Friday, beating Parkside, 25-24, but it certainly didn’t come easy. The Seahawks fell behind early, lost prolific running back and scorer P.J. Copes to a shoulder injury, and saw its deficit widen in the second half before mounting a ferocious comeback led by… Read more »
National Honor Society Members Led Worcester Prep Induction Ceremony
Some of the National Honor Society members who led the Worcester Prep Induction Ceremony were Razaak Eniola, Alie Greer, Claire Stickler, Libby Truitt and Lucas Baier.
Salisbury Looks To Clarify ‘Blight’ Definition
SALISBURY — Officials are looking to hammer down an exact definition for “blight” in the city of Salisbury to better marshal cases of rubbish, abandoned properties and other disturbances. “As the town ages, blight is more of a concern and our code is somewhat antiquated,” said Susan Phillips, acting director of Neighborhood Services. The issue… Read more »
Council President Eyes More Downtown Partnerships
SALISBURY – Salisbury City Council President Jake Day presented to the Wicomico County Council this week an update on ongoing efforts of revitalizing Salisbury’s downtown and a campaign to seek more partnerships. “What we are trying to accomplish through the revitalization of Salisbury’s downtown is to work through collaboration, cooperation and creativity. Those three C’s… Read more »
State’s Worcester Focus Remains Dualizing Route 113; No Timeline Available For 589, 50 Bridge
SNOW HILL — The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) made its annual pilgrimage to Worcester County again this week to update elected officials on transportation across the state. As is tradition, several of the commissioners asked about the status of their own pet projects as well as recent changes with the Motor Vehicle Association (MVA)…. Read more »
Inaugural Upward Sports Season a Big Success
Andy Berges Special to The DispatchBERLIN- The inaugural season of the Upward Sports Flag Football and Cheerleading League, organized by SonRise Church in Berlin, ended with a final game on October 26 after a highly successful first year for the program. Opening day of the eight week season commenced on September 7 with 60 children… Read more »
United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Presents Check To MAC, Inc.
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently presented a $176,500 check to MAC, Inc. in support of their community outreach programs. Pictured are Lee Hammond and Peggy Bradford of MAC Inc. and Pam Gregory of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.