BERLIN — A Stephen Decatur High School ninth-grader was charged with the disruption of school activities this week after being identified as the suspect who posted a threat on social media two weeks ago about a possible shooting at the Berlin school.On Wednesday, September 28, an unknown suspect made a post on the social media… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Woman’s ‘Rise Up For The Fallen’ Trek Wraps Up In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – One woman completed a cross-country run Saturday with a final stop in Ocean City.Jan Walker of Knoxville, Tenn. began her journey March 1 and has since taken a southern route from Oceanside, Calif., to raise awareness and money for the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trails, approximately 1,300 miles of pathway that connects… Read more »
Offshore in October
Lots of us have been patiently waiting for someone to get offshore and report back what might still be hanging around in the canyons. The wait ended today when the crew of the Boss Hogg out of Sunset Marina headed out and returned with an awesome report. Boss Hogg found the water in the Washington… Read more »
Bishopville Man Achieves Goal To Catch A Fish In Every State
BERLIN – Howard Martin was the baggage porter, his wife Karen was the driver, and their friends Bob and Helen Morrison acted as the scout and trip coordinator.In a team effort, the group would set off on yearly trips that would lead to a 15-year quest to complete Martin’s bucket list. The goal: to catch… Read more »
Ocean City Plans Annual Halloween-Related Events
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will host its annual O.C.toberfest weekend events starting Oct. 22 and ending Oct. 30.Jessica Waters, communications manager for the town, said the events have grown in size and will have new activities for the 2016 fall season.“This year, we have the most events ever,” Waters said. “It’s… Read more »
Citation Flounder
We had a beautiful fall day in Ocean City today. Light winds, cool morning temperatures and sunny skies had some anglers out taking advantage of the gorgeous weather. I got word that some of the offshore fleet is planning on getting out to the canyons tomorrow or Thursday so hopefully I’m able to report of… Read more »
UPDATED: Area Businessman Files For OC Council; ‘They made it pretty obvious they are running as a single unit. I don’t buy the idea of four people and one voice.’
OCEAN CITY — There will be a municipal election after all in Ocean City next month after a local business owner and community leader joined the four incumbents on the City Council whose seats are up for re-election.As of late Tuesday, only the four incumbent councilmembers, including Doug Cymek, Dennis Dare, Tony DeLuca and Mary… Read more »
Update On Worcester County Road Conditions After More Weekend Flooding
BERLIN – Worcester County continues to deal with flooding following a second weekend of heavy rainfall.Though Hurricane Matthew primarily impacted the Southeast, the steady rain that fell Saturday and Sunday exacerbated the condition of already waterlogged areas throughout Worcester County. Public schools opened one hour late on Monday as a result of the road conditions…. Read more »
Puppy Drum and Flounder
It was pretty windy first thing this morning, but otherwise it was a beautiful fall day. The temperature started this morning in the low 50s and it was mostly sunny all day. Thanks to the runoff from all of the rain over the weekend the tide was higher than normal and the water was a… Read more »
Major Wallops Rocket Launch Set For Thursday
OCEAN CITY — With a major rocket launch from NASA’s nearby Wallops Island Flight Facility set for later this week, residents and visitors in the resort area and across the Lower Shore should have a great seat for quite a spectacle.Nearly two years after the last attempt ended in a fiery explosion on the launch… Read more »