Monthly Archives: September 2015

Amendment Eyed To Address Water-Based Festivals

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SNOW HILL – In an effort to provide for more local oversight of events like the Boaters Aid Music Festival proposed earlier this year, local officials are considering new legislation that would strengthen the county code.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to support a text amendment proposed by county staff that would require outdoor meetings —… Read more »

37th Annual Challenge Cup Underway

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OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club will seek to stop a run by old rival Cape May when the two clubs compete this weekend in the annual Challenge Cup for the 37th time.The Challenge Cup, which pits teams of boats from the Ocean City Marlin Club against teams of boats from the Cape May… Read more »

Mallards Beat Salisbury Christian, Remain Unbeaten

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Mallards Beat Salisbury Christian, Remain Unbeaten

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team continued its early season dominance this week, beating visiting Salisbury Christian, 11-1, on Wednesday to remain unbeaten.The Mallards steadily pulled ahead of Salisbury Christian through the first half and led 5-1 at the intermission. In the second half, Worcester applied relentless pressure on the Salisbury Christian defensive end… Read more »

Governor Larry Hogan Attends Redskins Game With Four Children From The Cool Kids Campaign

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Governor Larry Hogan Attends Redskins Game With Four Children From The Cool Kids Campaign

Governor Larry Hogan attended the Washington Redskins home opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday along with four children from the Cool Kids Campaign who are also battling cancer. The Cool Kids Campaign is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families. Hogan is pictured at… Read more »

Worcester Golfers Win First ESIAC Match

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s varsity golf team won its first Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tri-match of the year on Tuesday, beating Salisbury Christian and Salisbury School at Nutter’s Crossing.The Mallards shot a team-low score of 160, while Salisbury Christian finished with a 173 and Salisbury School came in at 223. Co-Captain Jason Cook was… Read more »

Worcester Preparatory School Music Director Introducing Students To Brand New Instrumental Music Program

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Worcester Preparatory School Music Director of Grades 6-12 Christopher Buzby is introducing students to a brand new Instrumental Music Program this fall. This September, every sixth grader will learn to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument in a new Stage Band program. Buzby will also direct a new seventh and eighth grade Concert Band…. Read more »

Taser Threat Settles Suspect

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OCEAN CITY — A local man faces assault and other charges this week after allegedly resisting arrest and grabbing an OCPD officer’s holster during a traffic stop in the downtown area on Tuesday.Around 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, an OCPD officer on uniformed DUI enforcement patrol in the area of 3rd Street observed a motorcycle driven… Read more »

Ocean City Planning Rental License Fee Increase; $500 Fine For No License Likely

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Ocean City Planning Rental License Fee Increase; $500 Fine For No License Likely

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials moved forward this week with a stopgap measure of sorts for the larger R-1A single-family neighborhood rental issue, but not before adding some teeth to the proposed rental license application process.Throughout the last year, town officials have been wrestling with the issue of vacation rentals in Ocean City’s quieter… Read more »