ASSATEAGUE — The second of four expected new foals was born into the herd of wild horses last weekend, continuing a veritable baby boom on the barrier island.Early last Saturday morning, the popular mare Gokey GoGo Bones gave birth to a chestnut foal and the mother and daughter appear to be thriving thus far on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week waffled somewhat on the idea of weekly fireworks in the future, instead agreeing to explore other special events that will enhance the summer visitor experience.During Monday’s meeting, the Ocean City Tourism Commission continued its piecemeal section-by-section review of the town’s tourism strategic plan with a focus on… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Dagsboro man, arrested last October on heroin distribution charges after Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers observed him riding as a passenger in a vehicle, was found guilty last week and was sentenced to 15 years, all but 10 of which were then suspended.Last October, OCPD officers observed James Tankard, 29,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault charges this week after allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend and everyone in a downtown apartment in an apparent jealous rage.Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a residence on Philadelphia Avenue for a report of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Violence between Ocean City’s homeless escalated last week with a pair of alleged incidents involving the same suspects and victims.Around 12:30 a.m. on April 30, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of North Division Street to assist Ocean City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with a reported male individual… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team earned a number-two seed in the state 3A-East Section II region when the brackets were released this week and will get a home game in the opener on Friday.The Seahawks closed out the regular season last week with an impressive 12-6 win over Parkside. The Decatur boys won… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team won the Bayside Conference championship for the first time in 19 years on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Bayside North champ Colonel Richardson.Last week, the Seahawks beat Mardela, 8-7, to clinch the Bayside South championship and advance to the conference title game. The win over Mardela was the… Read more »
BERLIN- It was good news, bad news, better news this week for Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team, which, in the span of a few days won the Bayside South championship, lost in the Bayside Conference title game and learned they are the top seed in the state regional playoffs.The Decatur girls struggled somewhat early… Read more »
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur High School basketball standout Keve Aluma announced this week he is transferring to Virginia Tech after two seasons at Wofford.Aluma, a 6’9” power forward was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Decatur before starting his collegiate career at Wofford in South Carolina. As a sophomore last season, Aluma started… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week recognized a local mother and son for earning Good Sports Coach of the Year and Good Sports Players of the Year honors, along with another feather in the cap of a recently retired, beloved coach and mentor.During Monday’s meeting, the Mayor and Council welcomed Senator Mary Beth Carozza,… Read more »