OCEAN CITY — What began last year as a dispute between a group of north-end condo owners and its elected board of directors has now apparently turned into one owner’s crusade against the some of the board’s practices and the same board urging other owners to retaliate.Last spring, a group of unit owners at the… Read more »
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Worcester, Wicomico Record Property Value Increases
BERLIN — When property owners across much of the Lower Shore get their property reassessment notices in the mail this week, most will find their values have increased since the last reassessment three years ago and some more so than others.The State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) on Tuesday announced the results of the… Read more »
Ocean City Files Petition To Intervene For Wind Farm Hearing
OCEAN CITY — With a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing planned on the height of the proposed wind turbines off the resort coast, Ocean City last week filed a petition seeking to guarantee a seat at the table.Last month, the PSC released an order opining the proposed dramatic changes in the wind turbine heights… Read more »
OC Resident Sentenced For Killing Dog
OCEAN CITY — A local resident and former Ocean City mayoral candidate pleaded guilty last week to aggravated animal cruelty for killing his dog in September and was sentenced to three years, all but six months of which was suspended.Around 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 10, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a… Read more »
Mallards Win In Overtime, End Skid
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 »
Worcester Girls Rebound With Home Win
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 »
Seahawks Solid In 7th Pat Russo Meet
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 »
Decatur Girls Sweep Nandua, Easton
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 Teacher, Mayor’s Wife, Facing Two Charges
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 »
Training Planned At OC Buildings Before Planned Razing
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 »