BERLIN — A Stephen Decatur High School marine biology class last week got a first-hand, up close and personal presentation on sharks from one of the foremost authorities on the subject in the region.Captain Mark Sampson of Fish Finder Adventures last week gave a detailed, informative presentation on everything related to sharks to Mr. Jim… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a theme of strong debate and harsh words earlier in Tuesday’s work session, the city denied a request for an extension allowing a nearly 100-foot temporary wireless communication tower at a lot on Worcester Street.As the demand for more and more wireless connectivity increases in the resort, particularly during the summer… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Frustrated with the ongoing strain and expense of providing emergency services to West Ocean City, resort officials last week made good on a promise to calculate the cost and send Worcester County a bill.During a larger debate last month about the Ocean City Fire Department adding an additional two-person ambulance crew to… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County agreed this month to impose a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain agricultural storage tanks.On Nov. 5, the Wicomico County Council voted to pass legislation declaring a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for agricultural storage tanks that hold waste, or sludge, from poultry renderings.Earlier… Read more »
BERLIN- It’s not unusual for Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team to send players to the next level in college, but this year’s team that reached the state semifinals last year is sending five.Last year’s Decatur girls’ varsity lacrosse team won the regional title and advanced to the state semifinals for the fifth time in… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep doled out its fall sports awards last week in a special ceremony at the Berlin school.For the boys’ varsity soccer team, Ryan Cronin was named Most Valuable Player, Michael Wehberg was named Most Improved and Max Huber won the Coach’s Award. For the girls’ varsity soccer team, Emily Copeland was MVP, Mesa… Read more »
Worcester’s Natalie Brushmiller (left) was named ESIAC Co-Player of the Year for varsity soccer, while Myranda Beebe (right) was named ESIAC Runner of the Year for cross-country.Submitted photos
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s fall sports teams were well represented when the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) post-season awards were announced last week.Worcester’s Natalie Brushmiller was named ESIAC Co-Player of the Year for girls’ varsity soccer. Brushmiller, often regarded as the fastest player on the field, scored 22 goals this season from the striker position…. Read more »
Longtime Worcester Prep coach and physical education teacher Carol Hartnett has been named Coach of the Year in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC), a title she has earned in multiple sports at different times over the years. Hartnett was named ESIAC Coach of the Year for girls’ varsity soccer after team went 6-1-1… Read more »
This week’s final Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Ethan Kalchthaler for his outstanding performance in the season-ending victory over Snow Hill. Pictured is Kalchthaler (right) and Coach Bob Knox (left).Submitted photo