SNOW HILL — A Waldorf, Md. man, indicted by the Worcester County grand jury last June on several charges including homicide while driving impaired in a pedestrian fatality in Ocean City last May, was found guilty on all counts after a two-day trial this week and now awaits his fate pending a pre-sentence investigation.In June,… Read more »
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Worcester Girls Split In Coleman Bracket
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team split two games in the modified John Coleman Holiday Tournament as part of the larger Governor’s Challenge tournament in Salisbury.For years, the John Coleman Tournament was a staple on the holiday basketball tournament schedule in Worcester County. The tournament, named for long-time Worcester County Public Schools administrator John… Read more »
Where Are They Now? Keve Aluma
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers.BERLIN- It hasn’t taken long for former Stephen Decatur High School standout basketball player Keve Aluma to start earning his keep at Wofford College in South… Read more »
Decatur Boys Humbled In Governor’s Challenge
SALISBURY- It’s a good thing the annual Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament last week in Salisbury is just an exhibition event with no bearing on the standings because Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team looked nothing like the dominating team that entered the tournament.The Seahawks entered the Governor’s Challenge a perfect 5-0 after breezing through… Read more »
Kayak Launch Accord Renewed
OCEAN CITY — An old Ocean City municipal dump turned into a pristine kayak launch will remain in that purpose after resort officials this week renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to operate Ayres Creek kayak launch in West Ocean City.In 2007, the Town of Ocean City turned over… Read more »
Decatur Girls Split Two In Holiday Tourney
SALISBURY- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team made a solid showing at the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament in Salisbury last week, splitting two games to improve to 5-3 on the season.The Seahawks entered the Governor’s Challenge last weekend with a 4-2 record after a solid start in the regular season and left the annual event… Read more »
Retiring OCPD Lieutenant Saluted
OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Lieutenant Mark Pacini was feted with a special retirement ceremony this week at City Hall after a remarkable 28-year career with the department.Pacini, one of the department’s most visible presences on the Boardwalk in recent years, began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal officer… Read more »
Frigid Weather Spell Slows Winterfest’s Record Pace
OCEAN CITY — The frigid temperatures of late curtailed what was heading toward a record-breaking year for Winterfest of Lights in its 25th season, but the final numbers still held fairly close to the most recent record-breakers.Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights wrapped up its 25th year on New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display and… Read more »
Convicted West OC Murderer’s New Trial Request Denied; Murillo Could Seek Sentence Reduction
SNOW HILL — A Honduran man, who was convicted of first-degree murder for the stabbing death of a popular local woman in April 2008 and sentenced to life in prison, was denied a chance at a second trial last week, but will have the opportunity to seek a sentence modification.In April 2008, Roberto Murillo, now… Read more »
Frigid Weather Spell Slows Winterfest’s Record Pace
OCEAN CITY — The frigid temperatures of late curtailed what was heading toward a record-breaking year for Winterfest of Lights in its 25th season, but the final numbers still held fairly close to the most recent record-breakers.Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights wrapped up its 25th year on New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display and… Read more »