BERLIN — With security in schools a hot topic everywhere, Hardwire LLC has made a sizeable donation of high-tech, polyethylene ballistic protection gear to Worcester Preparatory School.The goal, explained headmaster Dr. Barry Tull, is to add “another layer of protection” to Worcester Prep’s emergency security system.“Basically, it just provides one additional layer of protection to… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Delegate Aware Septic Bill Repeal Unlikely
BERLIN — While acknowledging its passage is likely a long shot, Delegate Mike McDermott (D-38B) last week introduced legislation that would repeal the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Act of 2012, or “septic bill”, passed by the General Assembly last year.After considerable debate during the 2012 session, state lawmakers passed legislation the came to be known… Read more »
County Planners Support Proposed Subdivision Change Sparked By Septic Legislation
SNOW Hill — Since September, Senate Bill 236, also known as the “septic bill,” has been hotly debated across the shore, with opponents arguing that it would be a noose around the neck of development while proponents assert that it is a necessary antidote to sprawling growth. The debate came closer to a conclusion last… Read more »
Council Votes 5-2 To Add Decorative Lights To St. Louis Ave.
OCEAN CITY – Decorative street lighting was approved Tuesday for the first reconstruction phase of St. Louis Ave.Last week a discussion over installing ornamental lighting along St. Louis Ave. began while the reconstruction is currently in its first phase from 17th to 10th streets. The project is being funded through bonds the city acquired last… Read more »
Council Approves Bid For New Inlet Parking Lot System
OCEAN CITY – The city is moving forward with repairs to the Inlet and bayside boardwalk as well as a new and more efficient control system for the Inlet Parking Lot.There are a number of upcoming projects planned in Ocean City. This week City Engineer Terry McGean returned with bid award recommendations for the Inlet… Read more »
Boardwalk Business Owners Open New Location In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND – Bella Pizzeria opened this month on Route 54 in Delaware, bringing specialties from its sister store on Ocean City’s Boardwalk to southern Delaware.Bella Pizzeria, located on Route 54 in West Fenwick Station near Harris Teeter, opened its doors on Jan. 5.Sean and Laura King co-own the restaurant with Hungry Surfer owner Jim… Read more »
Mallards’ Unbeaten Streak Ends
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s dream of a perfect season ended last week when the Mallards suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of old Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Salisbury School.Throughout the season, Worcester had compiled an impressive 13-0 record including a 6-0 mark in the conference… Read more »
Seahawks Finish Strong in Pat Russo Meet.
SNOW HILL- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in strong performances last week at the Pat Russo Invitational, a meet named for the program’s long-time coach.The Seahawk boys finished second overall as a team with 73.5 points, behind winner Caesar Rodney, which finished with 109 points. Meanwhile, the Decatur girls finished eighth overall as a… Read more »
Seahawks Face Tough Test in Reservoir
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s unbeaten varsity wrestling team will face perhaps the last major obstacle for a perfect season when it faces always-tough Reservoir at home on Saturday.The Seahawks have been tough all year on their way to a perfect record in team competition. According to Coach Todd Martinek, standing in the way of a possible… Read more »
Decatur Girls Enjoy Big Week
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team enjoyed a big week, beating Mardela, 58-47, last Thursday before routing Wicomico, 60-35, on the road on Tuesday.Against Mardela last week, the Seahawks and Warriors went back and forth in the first half, which ended with Decatur leading by just four points. However, the Seahawks turned up the… Read more »