BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s dream of a state championship ended with a 63-46 loss to Baltimore’s Poly in the semifinals last Thursday, but the loss did little to tarnish what was a remarkable run by the Seahawks this year.The Seahawks reached the state’s Final Four for the third straight year with a… Read more »
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Woman To Serve Three Years In Jail For Father’s Overdose Death
SNOW HILL — A Delaware woman has been found guilty of manslaughter for injecting her father with the heroin that caused his overdose death.On Wednesday, Justeen Nichole Whittaker, 29, of Dover, was found guilty of manslaughter for her involvement in the death of her father, Nathanial Whittaker, 50, also of Dover, in an Ocean City… Read more »
Solid Early Data On Bus Tracking System
OCEAN CITY — An overview this week of Ocean City’s new “Where’s the Bus?” tracking system for public transportation revealed the system is generating a lot of activity.The TransLoc Auto Vehicle Locator (AVL) system is essentially an online application for cell phones and other mobile devices that allow riders to track the location of the… Read more »
Voyles Named Bayside South Player Of Year
BERLIN- After a string of some of the most remarkable individual performances in recent memory, Decatur senior standout senior Kevon Voyles was named Bayside South Player of the Year when the post-season conference accolades were handed out this week.Voyles, who is headed to University of Maryland Eastern Shore next year to continue is athletic and… Read more »
Online Giant Seeks Partnership On OC Rental Concerns
OCEAN CITY — While resort officials continue to attempt to track on-line short-term rentals in Ocean City, at least one of the main players is working with the town to help find room tax scofflaws.During Monday’s Tourism Committee meeting, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville provided an update on the town’s efforts to track… Read more »
Winterfest Sound Upgrades Needed
OCEAN CITY — The deteriorating sound system on the Winterfest of Lights trams could be greatly enhanced as town officials explore opportunities for replacing it.Late last year, the Mayor and Council approved the purchase of two Jeep Wranglers to pull the Boardwalk trams, which are also used at the Winterfest of Lights event each winter…. Read more »
Worcester’s Brown Heading To Furman
BERLIN- Worcester Prep three-sport standout Tucker Brown this week signed a letter of intent to play Division I lacrosse and continue his education at Furman University in South Carolina next year.Brown, a standout in varsity soccer, basketball and lacrosse at Worcester Prep for four years chose Furman, a Division I school in South Carolina as… Read more »
Big Crowd Expected For Annual St. Pat’s 5K
OCEAN CITY- With cool but clear weather forecasted for this weekend, the St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Ocean City on Saturday is expected to once again be a big success with 1,200 runners expected to compete.The St. Patrick’s Boardwalk 5K is produced by OC Tri-Running and sponsored in large part by Shenanigan’s Irish Pub and… Read more »
Tourism Committee Backs Bike Week’s Funding Request
OCEAN CITY — While the debate continues over some of the resort’s motorized special events, the Tourism Committee this week gave a favorable recommendation to a request for a shared marketing opportunity with OC BikeFest at the tune of around $20,000.Tourism Director Donna Abbott recommended the sponsorship investment as a means to promote the town’s… Read more »
Committee Supports Funds For New Broadway Event
OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials approved funding for an interactive Broadway Juke Box production at the Performing Arts Center this May, but not before a larger discussion about promoting arts and culture in Ocean City.At Monday’s Tourism Committee meeting, Tourism Director Donna Abbott presented a request for funding assistance for The Broadway Jukebox, a… Read more »