BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team placed several players on the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL) All-Conference First Team when the post-season honors were announced last week.The Mallards compete each year in both the MILL and the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC). This season, the Worcester boys won the ESIAC championship, but fell… Read more »
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23rd Mako Mania Tournament Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 23rd Annual Mako Mania shark tournament got underway today with dozens of boats and teams of anglers participating in the annual event that serves as a kickoff of sorts for the summer offshore fishing tournament season.Curiosity seekers will cram into Bahia Marina all weekend for a chance to see a potential winning… Read more »
Engle Shares Player Of Year Honors
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team, fresh off its fifth regional championship in six years, was well-represented when the Bayside South awards were announced last week including Co-Player of the Year honors for senior Sarah Engle.The Seahawks captured the Bayside South championship this season and reached the state semifinals for the fifth time in… Read more »
Johnston Earns Top Bayside South Honor
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur boys’ varsity lacrosse standout Xan Johnston was named Bayside South Co-Defensive Player of the Year last week when the conference awards were announced.Johnston, bound for Lynn University next year, was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year last week when the Bayside South post-season awards were announced. Sharing the honor with Johnston was… Read more »
Two Boats Win First White Marlin Prize
OCEAN CITY — The crew on the local sportfishing boat Uncle Keith caught and released the first white marlin of the season, earning $11,000 in combined prize money for the feat.Last Saturday morning, the crew on the Uncle Keith reported catching and releasing the first white marlin of the season. The Uncle Keith was fishing… Read more »
40th Small Boat Tourney Returns Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s Small Boat Tournament gets underway next week for the 40th time.With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th Annual Small Boat… Read more »
Assateague Horse Population Stands At 76
ASSATEAGUE — The recently-completed May census of the wild horse population on the Maryland side of Assateague revealed the number now stands at 76 after one foal’s birth and an aging mare was euthanized.In early May, a new chestnut foal was birthed by the popular mare Gokey GoGo Bones and joined a ban known to… Read more »
OC Council Approves Ban On Bike, Scooter Share Operations
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting the popular dockless bicycle and electric scooter share programs, but it appears at least one operation is already in place.Back in March, the issue was first discussed at the police commission level and a proactive approach was undertaken. to prohibiting dockless… Read more »
Authorities Looking For Missing Local Man
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is attempting to locate a local man reported missing to the agency on Tuesday.The OCPD is trying to locate Michael Tyrone Taylor, who was reported missing. Taylor, who works at a popular midtown restaurant and nightclub, is 56-years old and around 6’ and 150 pounds. The… Read more »
Alumni Speak To Decatur Students
BERLIN — Stephen Decatur advanced placement biology and bio-med students last week got a rare first-hand glimpse at how their hard work and perseverance could pay dividends when two alumni who are now working medical professionals returned to their alma mater.Dr. Tammy Donoway, who graduated in 1999 and Jordan Braniff, who graduated in 2004, last… Read more »