FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved a $14,000 funding request to conduct a sidewalk study.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to fund 20 percent, or $14,000, of a study that will determine a financially feasible approach to installing a continuous… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Berlin Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
BERLIN – Berlin’s Ambassador Program is seeking volunteers to be “a friendly face on Main Street” this summer.Each year, volunteers with the Ambassador Program set up on the corner of Pitts Street and Main Street to answer questions, hand out town information and guide visitors to shops, restaurants and attractions. The program’s mission is to… Read more »
Berlin Tennis Court Project Runs Into Unexpected Problems
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to move ahead with improvements to the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park despite a cost increase.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a $12,650 change order associated with the tennis court replacement currently underway. The cost increase comes as contractors encountered problems working on the easternmost courts.“Our hand’s being… Read more »
Five Foster Siblings Officially Become Part Of Collins Family
SNOW HILL – Applause erupted amid a sea of smiling faces at the Worcester County courthouse Thursday as a Mardela Springs couple adopted five siblings.In what was Judge Peggy Kent’s first adoption since being sworn in as a Worcester County Circuit Court judge, Mardela Springs residents Steve and Tina Collins officially welcomed the five children… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 27, 2018
Wind Power Not Worth Horizon DegradationEditor:This summer, as I stroll on the beach in the evening with my grandkids, I’ll tell them to take a good long look at the unspoiled eastern horizon. If the big wind companies have their way, that view may soon be sprinkled with many dozens of blinking red lights.I was taken… Read more »
Decatur Track Teams Solid In Home Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances in the Bayside South meet they hosted last week with several top individual performances.On the boys’ side, Decatur’s Tah’jeem Woodland enjoyed a big day, finishing first in the 200 and 400, while coming in second in the 100. Daymont Mercer was fourth in the 200,… Read more »
Seahawks Dominant In Recent Stretch
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team plowed through its schedule this week, winning three straight against Bayside South foes each by the mercy rule.The Seahawks won three straight in games shortened by the mercy rule and outscored their opponents by a combined 42-3. The run started with a 15-2 win over Pocomoke during which the… Read more »
Cops And Courts – April 27, 2018
Repeat Burglar ChargedOCEAN CITY — A local homeless woman was arrested on burglary charges again last week after allegedly breaking into a north-end residence for at least the third time this year.Around 2 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a condo complex at 140th Street for a reported burglary… Read more »
Public Art Pieces Sought For Folk Festival In Salisbury
SALISBURY – Temporary public art pieces are being sought ahead of the National Folk Festival.Officials with the Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District are calling on artists to submit their ideas for public art pieces that will be displayed at the National Folk Festival, which will take place in downtown Salisbury Sept. 7-9.“We are hoping they… Read more »
Fifty-Five SD High School Students Inducted Into Mu Alpha Theta
Fifty-five Stephen Decatur High School sophomores, juniors and seniors were inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta chapter of the Math Honor Society on April 10. In order to gain membership, students must maintain a 3.6 math unweighted grade point average, successfully complete an Advanced Placement math course, and write about a significant math experience. Senior inductees… Read more »