BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team beat visiting Sussex Academy last week in overtime, 44-35, to end a four-game skid.After opening the season with an 83-40 win over St. Thomas More, the Mallards had dropped four straight including a pair in the Tip-Off Classic. Worcester faced Sussex Academy at home last Wednesday on Holiday… Read more »
BERLIN- After suffering its first loss of the season, Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team rebounded last week with a 36-25 win over Sussex Academy.The Mallards started the season in impressive fashion, reeling off five straight including a sweep in the Tip-Off Classic. Worcester outscored their opponents during the win streak by a combined 263-71…. Read more »
BERLIN – Several students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy program.This fall, 35 students at Stephen Decatur High School completed the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.The Bank of Ocean City sponsors the… Read more »
SNOW HILL- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances last week in the Pat Russo Invitational, an annual holiday meet featuring teams from across Delmarva named for the program’s longtime coach.This year marked the seventh annual Pat Russo Invitational, named for the Decatur track coach and legend who ran the program for… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will celebrate the arrival of 2020 with special events for both children and adults next week.On Dec. 31, Berlin will host a New Year’s Eve ball drop for kids at 6 p.m. followed by a second ball drop at midnight as the town rings in the new year.“Come experience what it’s… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity swim team swept two meets last week to improve to 3-0 on the season.After beating Pocomoke in the season opener two weeks ago, the Decatur girls beat Nandua, 129-34, last Tuesday, followed by a tough 52-42 win over a strong Easton team last Thursday. In the Nandua meet, the Decatur… Read more »
SALISBURY — A Bennett High School teacher was charged with attempting to possess a controlled dangerous substance and contributing to the condition of a child this month after allegedly attempting to purchase ADHD medication from a student.On Dec. 9, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into a reported… Read more »
SALISBURY – County officials recognized four deputies and one emergency services employee last week for their professionalism and dedication during three separate incidents.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Council last week, elected leaders recognized deputies Howard Bowden, Christian Pecoraro, Dylan Miller and Ben Parsons for receiving medals of valor from the National Sheriff’s Association.“It’s… Read more »
It’s that time of year to look back on the predictions I made this time last year for 2019. As is typically the case, I whiffed on some and nailed some.On The Mark I was right when I predicted governments in Berlin and Ocean Pines would both lose their top appointed officials this year. Berlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Two buildings in Ocean City recently vacated for different reasons will be repurposed in the next couple of weeks by the Ocean City Fire Department for training before being demolished.The former World Gym building at 67th Street has now been vacated after the gym owner’s temporary leased expired. The town of Ocean… Read more »