Student Behavior, School Climate Concerns Discussed

SALISBURY – Concerns surrounding student behavior and school climate highlighted a school board meeting in Wicomico County last week.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education last week, James M. Bennett Middle School parent Michele Schlehofer shared her concerns regarding student conduct and school climate.“As you know, there have been several incidents in… Read more »

Swimmers Make Splash In First Meet

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams dominated in its season-opening meet last week against Pocomoke, taking first in the team competition and sweeping first place in every individual race.The Decatur boys outscored the Warriors in team points, 109-20, while the Decatur girls rolled past Pocomoke, 136-7. Both teams took first place in every individual event… Read more »

Report Finds Solid OC Financials

OCEAN CITY — A quick glimpse of the resort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented this week revealed Ocean City is in an enviable financial position on several key indicators despite recent concerns raised about the need for more revenue.Finance Director Chuck Bireley and staff presented the town’s CAFR during a regular Mayor and Council… Read more »

Worcester Boys’ Skid Hits Four Games

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s early season losing streak hit four last week including a tough loss to Gunston on the road last Friday.The Mallards opened the season with an 83-40 win over St. Thomas More, but have since dropped four straight including two at the Tip-Off Classic. Back in Eastern Shore Independent… Read more »

Seahawks Solid In Second Conference Meet

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams were solid in the second conference meet of the season last week at Snow Hill.The Seahawks turned in good performances in terms of team scores on both the boys’ and girls’ sides, along with several top individual outcomes. In the 500-meter dash, Mary Mergott finished eighth, while Julia… Read more »