Stephen Decatur’s Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta held a fundraising event at Popeye’s Chicken in West Ocean City last month. Many students and staff advisors helped and they were able to raise $400 for their club. Pictured from left, are Brian Thuma, manager at Popeye’s; Adam Kristick, vice president of Mu Alpha Theta; Caroline… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
State, University Partner On Roadside Vegetation Study
TALBOT COUNTY — A literal “side of the road” study aims to attract and help endangered pollinators thrive by creating a more natural environment along stretches of Maryland roadways.Just last month, a unique partnership between the State Highway Administration (SHA) and the University of Maryland’s Entomology Department was forged in order to launch a three-year… Read more »
Tennis Center Hosts Memorial Day Events
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Tennis Center was abuzz with activity throughout the Memorial Day weekend with men’s and women’s tournaments culminating with the annual mixer and cookout last Sunday.Each morning started with 15-20 men playing in the early bird men’s doubles. The women took over the courts at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday… Read more »
Tuna Steal Show In Holiday Tourney
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 7th Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament was once again a big success but it was tuna that stole the show.The tournament was held last weekend in and around the resort and while the event is billed as a bluefish tournament, the sudden arrival of yellowfin tuna off the… Read more »
Reagan Dunham Earns SD High School Best All Around Award For The Graduating Class Of 2016
With a resume that includes nine Advanced Placement courses, Summa Cum Laude, two varsity sports and numerous leadership positions, Stephen Decatur High School senior Reagan Dunham earned the honorable distinction of Best All Around for the graduating class of 2016. Dunham, pictured with Assistant Principal Kathy Cater, was recognized at the Senior Awards Night on May… Read more »
Resort Area Hosting Two Lax Tourneys
OCEAN CITY- The resort area will become ground zero of the youth lacrosse world next weekend with hundreds of teams from all over the mid-Atlantic region descending on Ocean City and Berlin for a pair of simultaneous tournaments.The 2016 Brine Girls Lacrosse Festival will take place at Northside Park all weekend starting next Friday. Games… Read more »
Showell Elementary Third Graders Learn About Making Smart Decisions On Nutrition
SoDel Cares Donates $1,000 To Children & Families First
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, a hospitality group with nine area restaurants, recently donated $1,000 to Children & Families First. Pictured, from left, are Elizabeth Dougherty, chief development officer for Children & Families First; Laura Rimmer, development and grant coordinator for Kent and Sussex counties for Children & Families First; Lindsey Barry,… Read more »
Tweaks Ahead For OC Hoverboard Ban
OCEAN CITY — With one major holiday weekend in the books, it appears the resort’s ban on hoverboards on the Boardwalk approved this winter does not go far enough, forcing town officials to revisit the definition of the devices in the code.In January, after months of debate, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to prohibit… Read more »
After First Event, Trailer Ordinance For Cruisin’ Event Viewed As A Learning Experience In OC
OCEAN CITY — While one single event might not be a large enough sample size to make any long-range assessments, the new ordinance governing parking for oversized trailers on city streets during vehicle-related special events during last month’s spring Cruisin’ event appeared to have achieved the desired results.As part of the ongoing effort to rein… Read more »