BERLIN- The Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity soccer team’s modest two-game win streak came to an end this week with a 9-2 loss to Bayside South rival Parkside on the road on Monday.Wins have been tough to come by for the young Seahawk team this year, but they have shown signs of turning it around recently…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Voices From The Readers – October 20, 2017
Family Responds To Mayor’s InterviewEditor:I feel compelled to publicly respond to and correct certain falsehoods made by Mayor Rick Meehan in his recent interview on WMDT Channel 47. My grandfather was Nathan Rapoport and I have been involved with this property my entire life. For the last 105 years our family has been in continuous… Read more »
Worcester Coach Reaches 500th Win Milestone
BERLIN- Worcester Prep boys’ varsity soccer coach Terry Underkoffler last week recorded his 500th career win with his team’s 2-0 victory over Holly Grove in a key Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) match-up.Underkoffler took over the Worcester Prep boys’ varsity soccer program in 2012 and has strung together some remarkable seasons and an impressive… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 20, 2017
It’s unclear when Gov. Larry Hogan will announce his replacements of two long-time Worcester County Circuit Court judges. However, it was learned this week who he has to choose from in the near future.Hogan will be deciding between Worcester County Circuit Court Master Mary Margaret “Peggy” Kent, Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby, Berlin Town… Read more »
Spots Still Open For Worcester GOLD Tourney
BERLIN- Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) this week announced there is still spots open for the 3rd Annual GOLD on the Green golf tournament set for Saturday, November 4 at the Ocean City Golf Club’s Newport course.Registration is $100 per golfer and includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf with a cart, a buffet… Read more »
Worcester Hosts Women’s Listening Tour
NEWARK – Lack of affordable and adequate housing. Single mothers and elderly women with limited income. Lack of job readiness training for women.These are some of the local issues women in Worcester County say they want county officials and state legislators to address.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commission for Women partnered with the Maryland Commission… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 20, 2017
Ocean City’s original Pier building was completed in 1907 on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street. In addition to shops and a dancing pavilion, it also featured a theatre and several refreshment stands. It was also the entrance to the Ocean City Fishing Pier.The building was raised 10 feet above the beach and built on wooden… Read more »
Craft Beer Festival Planned For OC Next Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Shore Craft Beer is teaming up with the Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Development Corporation to celebrate October as Shore Craft Beer Month with the OCtoberfest craft beer festival in Sunset Park from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Oct. 28.This is the third year for the annual festival, which has proven… Read more »
Pocomoke Liquor License Appeal Headed To Court Next Month
SNOW HILL – The legal dispute surrounding a Pocomoke liquor license continues in advance of a November court date.While a Worcester County Circuit Court hearing is set for Nov. 29, legal wrangling surrounding the appeal of a June decision by the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) is ongoing. Several court documents have been… Read more »
Decatur Blanks Easton, 17-0, On Homecoming
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team got back in the win column last weekend with an impressive 17-0 victory over Easton on Homecoming.The fourth time was the charm for the ever-improving Seahawks last weekend, who faced Easton in the midst of four straight against tough Bayside North opponents. The string began with a 30-3 loss… Read more »