WEST OCEAN CITY — The cause of a fatal fire in West Ocean City late Monday night has been determined to be accidental and caused by a heating appliance placed too close to combustibles.Around 10:50 p.m. on Monday, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling in the area of Elm Street in West Ocean City observed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City late last week was dismissed as a defendant in a civil suit filed last June in federal court by a plaintiff impaled in the chest by a flying umbrella on the beach in July 2018.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by a rented beach umbrella… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Bayside South rival Wicomico, 54-42, last week to remain unbeaten on the season.After the win over Wicomico, the Seahawks’ record stands at a perfect 6-0. The two teams were tied at 12-12 after one quarter, but the Seahawks outscored the Tribe, 15-8, in the second quarter…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to stay in front of another anticipated labor shortage, resort transportation officials this week discussed incentives for retaining returning drivers and attracting new ones.For Ocean City, the departments most affected by last summer’s worker shortage were the transportation division; including bus drivers and Boardwalk tram operators, public works, including… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team split two matches last week, topping Wicomico, 78-6, last Wednesday before falling to Cape Henlopen, 34-27, in an impromptu match last Saturday.Against Wicomico, Juan Hinojosa won at 106, Aaron August won a 113, Reid Caimi won at 126, Coby Drummond won at 132, Logan Intrieri won at 138,… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Pennsylvania man charged in July with first-degree assault after pistol-whipping another man was sentenced last week to three years, all but 90 days of which were suspended.Michael Taxacher, 29, of Connellsville, Pa., last Wednesday entered Alford pleas to reckless endangerment and carrying on a handgun on his person during the incident… Read more »
BERLIN — With uncertainties already surrounding the availability of a seasonal workforce for some key industries locally and across the Eastern Shore, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) is imploring the federal government to release more H-2B visas.The H-2B guest worker program provides access to seasonal temporary labor to businesses in certain non-agricultural seasonal roles. Unlike the… Read more »
BERLIN – It was win one, lose one for Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team this week with a 47-21 win over Arcadia, followed by a 43-34 loss to Delmarva Christian.The Mallards beat Arcadia, 47-21, last week. Worcester led 11-2 after one quarter and 30-10 at the half and never looked back. Lily Baeurle led… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the calendar flipping over to 2022, resort tourism officials this week received an informal presentation on some of the recurring special events for the coming year along with a few new wrinkles.TEAM Productions’ Bob Rothermel on Monday presented his proposed lineup of value-added special events for the coming season, along with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – It was confirmed late Wednesday that long-time City Engineer Terry McGean will replace sitting City Manager Doug Miller, who announced his resignation from the position late last month.There are still contract details to work out, and formal letters to be exchanged, but it has been confirmed that barring any late glitches, McGean… Read more »
