BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team edged rival Bennett in two matches this week to pull even in the back-and-forth battle between the two teams for the Bayside South title.The Seahawks and Clippers have battled all season for the top spot in the conference with Bennett holding a two point edge heading into this week’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
County Council Back $100K Gap Financing Grant
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have endorsed grant funding in the amount of $100,000 to provide gap financing for various economic development projects.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development (SWED) to accept $100,000 in grant funding from the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 6, 2017
The proverbial “us versus them” mentality is typically commonplace among recreational and commercial fishermen. On at least one matter – the accessibility of the ocean through the Inlet – these factions appear to be on the same page.Over the last 30-plus years, the amount of fish brought into the commercial harbor in West Ocean City… Read more »
Townhouses, Commercial Space Planned For West OC Property
WEST OCEAN CITY – A 135-unit townhouse development featuring commercial space is being planned for a large parcel on Route 611.A 40-acre site on the west side of Route 611 just north of Sinepuxent Road is set to become the location of Sea Oaks Village, a residential planned community (RPC). The Worcester County Planning Commission… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – October 6, 2017
Clarence George Luxenberger Jr.OCEAN PINES — Clarence “Lux” George Luxenberger Jr, age 89, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Clarence George Luxenberger Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rita Luxenberger;… Read more »
SD High School Announces 2017 Homecoming Court
Stephen Decatur High School has announced its 2017 Homecoming Court after a school-wide vote. The homecoming queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game on Oct. 13, while the king will be crowned earlier in the day during the annual afternoon pep rally. Queen nominees are, left back, Khari Coates, Hattie Brous and Montajha… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? October 6, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you love being the focus of attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): “Caution” continues to be your watchword this week, as a… Read more »
Pines Committee To Focus On River
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials agreed to make the health of the St. Martin River the focus of a community advisory committee.During a meeting last week, the association’s board of directors voted unanimously to amend the resolution governing the Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committee to set the health of the water surrounding… Read more »
Four Worcester Prep Students Named Commended Students In The 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program
Worcester Preparatory School Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull has announced Anchita Batra, Deborah Marini, Brenner Maull and Madeline Simons have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National… Read more »
Salisbury School’s Exchange Students From Germany Visit OC Life Saving Station Museum
It was a busy morning at the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum when The Salisbury School’s exchange students from Germany spent their morning leaning about the Ocean City Life Saving Service and wildlife native to the Delmarva Peninsula.