BERLIN- The Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club will be the celebratory hosts for the 27th Annual Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament next Saturday, December 7, to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake for the Eastern Shore.The club hosts 18 holes of gently sloping terrain and magnificent pines, providing golfers with a… Read more »
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Six Decades Of Decatur Basketball On Display
BERLIN- Six decades of Stephen Decatur High School basketball will be on display on Saturday with the annual Thanksgiving weekend alumni basketball tournament.The annual tournament, which has become one of the highlights of the Thanksgiving weekend in the local area, will feature four alumni men’s teams and two alumni women’s teams competing for a championship… Read more »
Jingle Bell 5K Returns Next Week
OCEAN CITY- Hundreds of running enthusiasts are expected to descend on the resort area for the 7th annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell 5K on Sunday, December 8.The annual event takes place at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. The twilight race takes runners through the animated course of dazzling lights… Read more »
Seahawks To Compete In Maryland Crab Bowl
BERLIN- The annual Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star football game is coming to the Eastern Shore for the first time this year and the Bayside South conference will be well-represented on one team’s roster.Each year, the Maryland Crab Bowl features some of the top high school football players from all over the state. Players are selected… Read more »
Worcester’s Matha Headed To Radford
BERLIN- Worcester Prep standout student-athlete Aly Matha last week signed a national letter of intent to continue her education and play Division I lacrosse next year at Radford University in Virginia.Matha signed her letter of intent at a special ceremony at Worcester Prep last Wednesday surrounded by family, friends, coaches and administrators. Matha, who was… Read more »
Local Authorities Issue Warning On Gift Card Scam
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is warning local residents and business owners about a scam, or “phishing” scheme, using email to solicit donations.According to the OCPD, in the scheme, the initial email appears to come from an individual in a management-type position within a private organization, directing the recipient to purchase… Read more »
Ocean City, Pier Operator Reach Franchise Agreement Extension
OCEAN CITY — An agreement has been reached to extend the existing franchise agreement for the Ocean City Fishing Pier, ensuring the iconic and historic amusement park will remain in place for the next three decades-plus.For decades, Charles “Buddy” Jenkins and his Synepuxent Pier and Improvement Company has held the franchise for the historic pier… Read more »
UDPATED: Pivec Facing 17 Years In Prison After Vehicular Manslaughter Plea
SNOW HILL — A Cockeysville, Md. man pleaded guilty last week to negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle in a fatality last summer and now faces as many as 17 years in prison.During a pre-trial motions hearing last Friday, Todd Pivec, 41, pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle and driving a vehicle not equipped… Read more »
Ride-Share Programs’ Impact On Buses, Cabs Discussed
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret emergence of ride-share programs such as Uber and Lyft have impacted the local taxi cab industry and even the resort’s municipal bus system, but the extent to which remains relatively unknown.During a Transportation Committee meeting this week, Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented an update on the perceived impact… Read more »
Seahawk Equestrian Headed To Baylor
BERLIN- In the midst of a national letter of intent signing ceremony at Decatur last week, at least one of the student-athletes signing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level stood apart from the rest. Equestrian Ella Peters, stood apart because her long hours of practice and competition do not take… Read more »