BERLIN – Have you ever been at Assateague Island and wanted to know more about the wild horse grazing beside your campsite? Or been eager to catch a glimpse of your favorite equine on your annual Assateague vacation?Well you’re not the only one. Assateague Island Alliance’s Ashlie Kozlowski says she’s bombarded by requests for more… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Buckingham Elementary School Holds Annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day
Buckingham Elementary School held its 1st Annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Friday, Dec. 16. For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing their favorite hats to school to positively impact the lives of those facing cancer. Buckingham’s Heavenly Hats Day, organized as a community service project by Stephen Decatur High School… Read more »
North-End Bike Path Work Near
OCEAN CITY — After gaining state funding for the implementation of a designated bicycle path for an important section in the north end of a large city-wide effort, resort officials this week debated how best to spend the money to install the new path in time for the summer season.At Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, a… Read more »
War On The Shore Tourney Underway
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team this weekend will host its annual War on the Shore tournament featuring some of the top players from across the region.War on the Shore, long a staple on Maryland’s prep wrestling winter schedule, gets underway today with around two dozen of the top teams from the mid-Atlantic region competing…. Read more »
Worcester Prep Students Participated In An Hour Of Code
In honor of Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 5-11, Worcester Prep students participated in an Hour of Code, a global grassroots campaign that helps children understand the importance of coding and programming. Above, senior Julie Talbert of Allen and second-graders Alyson Ray and Haven Harrison work together to navigate the Wonder Dash robot during Computer… Read more »
Downtown Beach Stand Bids Soar 23%
OCEAN CITY — The recent rebidding of the beach stand parcels in the south end revealed the overall revenue for the city will increase by an average of 23 percent in 2017, although tweaks to the system are needed after a few glitches were revealed in the process.On Tuesday, City Clerk Diana Chavis presented to… Read more »
Seahawks Rout Mardela Warriors, 86-33
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team routed Mardela, 86-33, at home last Thursday to improve to 9-1 on th season.The Seahawks cruised past the Warriors, continuing their dominance against Bayside Conference competition. Aside from a couple of close games in a split during the Governor’s Challenge in late December, the Decatur boys’ average margin… Read more »
A Week In Business – January 13, 2017
Bank Staff AdditionOCEAN CITY – Bank of Ocean City President and CEO Reid Tingle along with the Board of Directors welcomes Chief Risk Officer/Vice President Edward Connelly as the newest addition to their staff.Connelly joins Bank of Ocean City with 29 years of banking experience. He is a CPA and graduate of the University of… Read more »
Salisbury Zoo Seeking Christmas Tree Donations
SALISBURY – Caretakers with the Salisbury Zoo are coming up short in gathering old Christmas trees for animal exhibits within the facility.Jessica O’Neill, zookeeper, said the trees enhance the animals’ wellbeing and provides them with a source of entertainment.“So the Christmas tree is a form of enrichment,” she said. “Enrichment is anything that is given… Read more »
Blood Drive Set For Next Week
OCEAN CITY — Local residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their shades and get a head start on their 2017 summer wardrobe as Blood Bank of Delmarva returns next week to the Ocean City Convention Center for the 19th Annual Ocean City Beach Blanket Blood Drive.The drive takes place next Wednesday, January 18 from… Read more »