BERLIN- Sometimes life goes full circle and takes one in directions not anticipated, such as case of a former Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity lacrosse standout now the head coach of the Seahawks’ crosstown rival.The Worcester Prep girls’ varsity lacrosse team opens its season this week with a new head coach at the helm. Leigh Ann… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Wor-Wic Hall Renamed After Generous Late Nurse
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College recently renamed its Academic and Administrative Building as Brunkhorst Hall in honor of the late Lois E. Brunkhorst, RN, of Berlin, in recognition of her lifetime of giving and significant bequest.Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic, made the building renaming announcement at a donor recognition reception attended by more than… Read more »
Showell Elementary School Third Graders Work With Play-Doh Prior To A Persuasive Writing Exercise
Man Found Not Criminally Responsible For OC Burglaries
SNOW HILL — A Washington, D.C. man, one of five suspects arrested last June following a spree of burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in Ocean City that ended with a crash in Wicomico, pleaded guilty this week to first-degree burglary, but will not likely spend any time in jail like his co-defendants.Joshua Robinson-Gripper, 24, on… Read more »
SD High School Academic Team Takes Fourth Place In Annual Academic Invitational
The Stephen Decatur High School Academic Team took fourth place in the annual Stephen Decatur High School Academic Invitational held at Wor-Wic Community College on March 13. The team is advised by Spanish teacher Belinda Sawyer and participates with the SDHS After School Academy. Pictured, back, are Ashley Miller, Allie Burton, Barbara Reyes and Grace… Read more »
Delmarva Chorus Donates Spring Baskets To The Worcester GOLD Spring Basket Program
Year’s First Mako Shark Hooked By Ocean City Boat
OCEAN CITY — Despite frigid early spring temperatures on land and an icy trip out, the crew on the “Nontypical” caught the first mako shark of the season on Wednesday, signaling the offshore season is not far behind.Captains Terry Layton and Jim Hughes and the crew on the “Nontypical” took a run out to the… Read more »
Ocean City Handled Smoking Restrictions Well
While there seemed to be some unnecessary over-deliberation at times, the Town of Ocean City overall handled the process of transitioning to an official restricted smoking beach resort well.Ocean City has always encouraged smoking restraint on the beach by spreading out cheap smoking receptacles along the beach and making some mentions on signage, but it… Read more »
OC Center For The Arts Donates $840 From Painting And Pottery Fundraisers To The American Cancer Society
Legislative Loophole On Pot Smoking In Public Targeted
OCEAN CITY — Smoking marijuana in public places, including, for example, the beach or Boardwalk in Ocean City, could continue to be a criminal misdemeanor after Delegate Mary Beth Carozza last week was able to successfully attach an amendment to a House bill.Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation that decriminalized simple possession of… Read more »