BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team beat Easton, 49-28, on Homecoming last Friday to improve to 5-3 on the season.The game was tied at 7-7 after one quarter, and Decatur led 28-20 at the half. The Seahawks scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter to pull away for the 49-28 win to improve to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Decatur Harriers Sweep Home Meet
BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity cross-country teams dominated their home meet against Snow Hill and Pocomoke last week with both the boys’ and girls’ teams finishing in first.On the girls’ side, Amber Marshall finished first, Macy Woroniecki was second, Clarice Piela was third, Avery Braciszewski was fourth, Ava Becnel was fifth, Chloe Resnick was sixth and Daniela-… Read more »
Thing I Like – October 29, 2021
All the houses dressed up for HalloweenMeetings under one hourSheryl Crow’s adoption storySound of an acoustic guitarWhen my kids unload the groceriesFootball players who give balls to kids in the standsThe owning of a mistakeHomecoming photos on FacebookFunny police incident reportsNeedle tip pensSeeing a good coach impact an athlete
A Week In Business – October 29, 2021
Business AcquisitionBERLIN – Len The Plumber (LTP), a full-service residential plumbing company based in Baltimore, announced this week the acquisition of Service Today, Heating & Cooling Company (Service Today), a full-service provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical and indoor air quality services located in Federalsburg.Service Today was founded in 2000 and serves the Eastern Shore… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 29, 2021
By 1900 Ocean City had become home to a small but growing community. The population had risen to 365 year-round residents, partially due to its commercial fishing industry. Tourism had also grown and though the season was short – mid June to Labor Day – new properties stretched along the Boardwalk for nearly 12 blocks.The… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? October 29, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The pitter-patter of all those Sheep feet means that you’re out and about, rushing to get more done. That’s fine, but slow down by the weekend so you can heed some important advice.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re in charge of your own destiny these days, and, no… Read more »
Berlin To Begin Heron Park RFP Process, Meet With DNR For Site Visit
BERLIN – Town officials approved a request for proposals for the disposition and development of two parcels at Heron Park.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to approve a request for proposals (RFP) regarding parcels 57 and 410. The RFP will be posted Nov. 1.Officials have been considering the sale of portions of Heron… Read more »
OC Council Moves To Officially Deny Residential Cell Towers Request
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials denied another private-sector request to place three small-cell towers in the Montego Bay community, this time agreeing to formalize the denial by resolution.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a request from Crown Castle to install three small-cell towers in the north Ocean City residential community. Crown Castle… Read more »
Petition Questions Effluent Plan On Ocean Pines Golf Course; $3M Cost, Environmental Hazards Among Concerns
OCEAN PINES – A petition to stop a proposed irrigation project at the Ocean Pines Golf Course is making its way around the community.Ocean Pines resident Grant Helvey said he has launched a petition to halt a county proposal that calls for installing a new irrigation system and spraying treated effluent at the community’s golf… Read more »
Adventure Fest Concept Pitched For Traditional Pop-Up Event Weekend
OCEAN CITY — A series of special events to potentially help offset the unsanctioned pop-up event next September while raising funds for local law enforcement and emergency services agencies were presented this week.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a presentation for a series of special events proposed for the week of Sept…. Read more »