BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team beat Parkside in a battle of Bayside South unbeatens last week in front of a big crowd at home.Something had to give at Decatur last week with both entering the highly-anticipated match with 9-0 records in conference play. The match went back and forth with the Seahawks emerging with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Local Kids Advance In Hoops Shoot
OCEAN CITY- Local students participating in the annual Elks Lodge Hoops Shoot competition turned in strong performances at the regional level last weekend including three first-place finishers who now advance to the state tournament.On January 12, 53 local students competed in the Ocean City Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot event at Worcester Prep with six young… Read more »
Seahawks Drop Rematch To Eagles
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team fell to Snow Hill, 49-43, on the road this week to split the season series with their Worcester County rival.The Seahawks edged the Eagles in a barn-burner at home just before the holiday break and the rematch on the road in Snow Hill on Tuesday matched that enthusiasm…. Read more »
Seahawks Solid In Bayside Championships
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances at the Bayside Conference Championships at Parkside last week with several strong individual performances.On the boys’ side in the 1,600, Kevin Beck finished second, while George Cheynet was ninth and Sam Rakowski was 15th. Beck also finished second in the 800, while Carter McClendon… Read more »
Decatur Girls Complete Sweep Of Snow Hill
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team took care of business at home against county rival Snow Hill on Tuesday, routing the Eagles, 55-14, to pull even at 7-7 on the season.With the win over Snow Hill on Tuesday at home, the Seahawks earned a season sweep over their county rivals after beating the Eagles,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – February 1, 2019
Big Tech’s Impact On Jobs Needs AttentionEditor:I wonder if we as a nation are capable of learning from the past.While politicians in our Nation’s Capital play tit-for-tat over just about everything, there are important issues that need to be addressed.An issue that is of particular concern to me is what technological advances are likely to… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – February 1, 2019
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a heal-thy lifestyle.410-641-0157.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 1, 2019
The Town of Ocean City’s bid for the Maryland Court of Special Appeals to reconsider its ruling last month over ownership of a landmark Boardwalk property was denied this week.In late December, the Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion asserting the town had not presented sufficient evidence to prove ownership of the iconic building… Read more »
Tech School An Asset For Entire Community
Worcester Technical High School was in the spotlight this week when a privately-funded makeover was unveiled for its welding program. It was an occasion to demonstrate the wealth of learning opportunities available to students in a non-traditional learning environment.Thanks to winning an online contest through the Channellock Trade School Trade-Up contest last year, the school’s… Read more »
Negligent Driving Bill Introduced
BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza last week introduced a bill that would increase the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel negligently.Senate Bill 248 was Carozza’s first official piece of legislation as a senator. The bill, if approved, would establish the offense of causing a life-threatening injury by motor… Read more »