OCEAN CITY — On the cusp of another summer season, the issue of public safety, on the Boardwalk specifically, was broached again this week in an impromptu discussion at the close of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting.While Ocean City remains a majority of the time and the police department is committed to maintaining peace and… Read more »
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OC Events Planned To Kick Off Summer Season
OCEAN CITY – The resort is planning several special events to kick off the summer season over Memorial Day weekend.With most of the COVID restrictions now lifted, the Town of Ocean City is ready to celebrate the start of what appears to be a promising, if not challenging, summer season with several festivities on tap.The… Read more »
New Fire Station Plans Advance With Design, Engineering Funding Approved
OCEAN CITY — Replacing the aging midtown fire station at 74th Street with a new station in front of the Public Safety Building moved closer to becoming a reality this week with approval for the design and engineering work.In April, the Mayor and Council voted to eventually replace the aging and dilapidated Station 3 firehouse… Read more »
TEAP Results In Two Arrests
OCEAN CITY — Thanks to a business owner’s participation in the Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, or TEAP, resort police were able to recover a stolen vehicle and make twoarrests.On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling in the downtown area when they noticed a vehicle parked in a private parking area at a… Read more »
Worcester Prep Varsity Lacrosse Claim Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Championship
Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team recently claimed the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship. Pictured above, the team shows of the championship hardware. Pictured, front row, from left: Hunter Simons, Tristan Weinstein, Cole Campbell, Hugh Thomas, Brugh Moore, Griffin Jones, Dylan McGovern and Adam Hafez. Picture back row, from left: Coach Drew Haugh,… Read more »
Decatur Lax Teams Off To Fast Starts
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity lacrosse teams are off to fast starts in their seasons with the girls’ remaining unbeaten and the boys’ having suffered just one loss.The Decatur girls beat Bennett, 14-3, on Monday to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Seahawks opened the season with a narrow, 7-6, win over Parkside and then… Read more »
Decatur Keeps Streak Going Against Rams
BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity softball team yielded its first runs of the season last week in a 5-3 win over Parkside.The Seahawks opened their season with a 23-0 win over Wicomico, followed by a 5-0 win over Snow Hill and an 18-0 win over Pocomoke, and it appeared for a while they would not give up… Read more »
Seahawk Track Teams Solid in Opener
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity outdoor track teams turned in strong performances at the opening meet of the season at home last week.Nick Purnell finished eighth in the 100, Jaden Holland finished fifth in the 200, and Kyler Stubblebine finished sixth in the 400. Ethan Justice finished first in the 800, while Jake Gillespie finished seventh…. Read more »
Seahawks Beat Crabbers, Improve To 4-0
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team cruised past Crisfield on Monday to improve to 4-0 on the young season.The Seahawks beat the Crabbers, 9-1, on Monday at home and beat Parkside, 5-0, last Friday on the road. Decatur is now 4-0 on the season and has been dominant. In four games, Decatur pitching has given… Read more »
Ocean City Hosts Major Surf Event With Excellent Conditions
OCEAN CITY — Against the backdrop of a picture-perfect spring weather with big, glassy waves, Ocean City last week played host to the major Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) northeast regional championships last weekend.The ever-growing Delmarva ESA recently moved from the Mid-Atlantic District to the Northeast District, and as a result, Ocean City was tapped to… Read more »