BERLIN – Town officials say plans to form a committee to develop a naming policy for public property are moving ahead.Following last week’s presentation of an informal petition calling for Berlin Falls Park to be renamed in honor of a retired mailman, the Berlin Town Council agreed the town needed a formal policy on how… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza Recognizes Ocean City Development Corporation For Its 2016 Impact Award
Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza provided the Ocean City Development Corporation with an official citation recognizing the OCDC for its 2016 Impact Award. This prestigious award was provided by the Community Development Network (CDN), a statewide organization that promotes community development initiatives. Pictured, from left, are Glenn Irwin, OCDC executive director; Stephanie Meehan, OCDC Board… Read more »
The Rusty Pipes Perform For Worcester Prep School
The Rusty Pipes, a co-ed a cappella group from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), based in Troy, N.Y., performed for Worcester Preparatory School’s (WPS) Middle and Upper School on Jan. 12. What makes the visit even more meaningful is that one of the lead singers, Ariella Anthony of Seaford, Del. is a 2014 alum who sang… Read more »
Things I Like – January 20, 2017
Close playoff football gamesShowing my kids something they have never seen beforeA solitary leaf on a tree branchHumble professional athletesAllen Sklar’s wildlife photosEating out on half-price nightsThe last stretch of a long road tripShoes that hold up wellA friendly grocery store cashierThe patience level of a good youth sports coachExploring an unfamiliar area
Worcester Prep Announces Winter Sports Awards Winners
Worcester Prep students from Berlin, Dagsboro, Lewes, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach and Salisbury were recently recognized as Winter Sports Award winners. Left, front from left, are seventh grade girls basketball award winners Abbey Miller, co-most improved player; Lily Baeurle, most valuable player; Maggie Miller, co-most improved player; and Morgan White, coach’s award. Standing, from left,… Read more »
Ex-Councilman Gesture Sparks Communication Debate In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — A seemingly innocent presentation to a former councilman revealed an apparently larger communication breakdown amid the council and staff, touching off a spirited debate that included the word “speechless” for the second time in as many weeks.Some Ocean City Council members this week presented a plaque on behalf of the city to… Read more »
Decatur Girls Stay On Major Roll
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team stayed on a major roll this week, routing Arcadia, 50-34 on the road on Tuesday to improve to 11-1 on the season.Amaya Mumford led the Seahawks with 18 points, while Lexie VanKirk added 16 points. The Seahawks’ big week also included a 51-29 win over Parkside last Thursday…. Read more »
A New Approach Along Route 50?
Worcester County was right to relax Route 50 design guidelines, but local residents should be weary of what could be coming in the future as a result.These design guidelines came about in the 1990s as a result of a visioning process that involved crafting a corridor plan on Route 50 from Seahawk Road east to… Read more »
Seahawk Roll Past Arcadia, 79-23
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team cruised past Arcadia, 79-23, in a non-conference game on Tuesday to improve to 12-1 on the season.The Seahawks enjoyed another strong week in their “unfinished business” season, beating Parkside on the road, 79-50, last Thursday, before edging Wicomico, 57-52, last Saturday on the road in a game made… Read more »
Mallards Beat Gunston, Remain Unbeaten
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s unbeaten girls’ varsity basketball team got out to a big early lead against Gunston early on Monday and played the Herons pretty much even the rest of the way to improve to 11-0 on the season.The Mallards wasted no time jumping out to an early lead on Monday at home and led… Read more »