WEST OCEAN CITY – Unsanctioned special events, farming regulations and education funding were among the many concerns highlighted at a community stakeholder meeting with incoming Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson last week.Last Friday, Senator Mary Beth Carozza hosted a meeting with Ferguson and representatives from key industries in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.“The purpose of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Three years of legal positioning over the issue of female toplessness on the beach in Ocean City could be coming to an end soon, as the town has filed a motion for summary judgment in the high-profile civil suit filed in 2018.The motion for summary judgment, and the accompanying memorandum in support,… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s early season winning streak came to a halt this week with a 78-53 loss to Crisfield at home on Tuesday.The Seahawks came out of the gate fast with a dramatic 58-56 overtime win over Kent Island in the season opener, followed by a 64-56 win over county rival… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware guidance counselor is being held without bond this week after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor teenage boy in his care in Ocean City last month before almost fleeing the country to Casablanca.On Dec. 2, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detective was contacted by Delaware State Police (DSP) regarding an… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams dominated in its season-opening meet last week against Pocomoke, taking first in the team competition and sweeping first place in every individual race.The Decatur boys outscored the Warriors in team points, 109-20, while the Decatur girls rolled past Pocomoke, 136-7. Both teams took first place in every individual event… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A quick glimpse of the resort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented this week revealed Ocean City is in an enviable financial position on several key indicators despite recent concerns raised about the need for more revenue.Finance Director Chuck Bireley and staff presented the town’s CAFR during a regular Mayor and Council… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s early season losing streak hit four last week including a tough loss to Gunston on the road last Friday.The Mallards opened the season with an 83-40 win over St. Thomas More, but have since dropped four straight including two at the Tip-Off Classic. Back in Eastern Shore Independent… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team cruised in its first conference match of the year last week, routing Mardela, 83-0.At 106, Decatur’s Teddy Sites beat Mardela’s Sam Ortiz, while Logan Intrieri beat Gage Daniel at 113. Shamar Barnes beat Mardela’s Cole Hodgdon at 120, while Jagger Clapsadle won by forfeit at 126.Decatur’s Dustin Morrow beat… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams were solid in the second conference meet of the season last week at Snow Hill.The Seahawks turned in good performances in terms of team scores on both the boys’ and girls’ sides, along with several top individual outcomes. In the 500-meter dash, Mary Mergott finished eighth, while Julia… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team swept a pair of games this week to improve to 4-0 on the season.After opening the season with a pair of wins over Kent Island and Snow Hill, the Seahawks faced a pair of teams from the south end of the Bayside South this week and swept both… Read more »