BERLIN — While about a third of the jurisdictions in Maryland have decided to allow residents to prepay 2018 property taxes to take advantage of the property tax deduction in advance of sweeping federal tax reforms, Worcester County is not following suit.At least eight counties in Maryland, including most recently Wicomico, are allowing residents to… Read more »
SNOW HILL- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances last week at the Pat Russo Invitational, an annual holiday meet featuring teams from across Delmarva named for the program’s longtime coach.This year marked the fourth annual Pat Russo Invitational, named for the Decatur track coach and legend who ran the program for… Read more »
SALISBURY — A Salisbury father and son were arrested on felony drug charges after being linked them to an alleged multi-state opioid distribution operation based in Wicomico County.The Maryland State Police (MSP) last week charged Narada Walls, 37, with manufacturing, distributing and possessing opioids, most notably fentanyl, after a months-long investigation into the alleged drug… Read more »
SALISBURY- The 36th Annual Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament got underway in earnest this week with some early action featuring Bayside South boys’ varsity teams.The Governor’ Challenge opened on Tuesday with games practically around the clock at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury and other venues across the Lower Shore. The Governor’s Challenge,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With forecast temperatures dipping into the teens for much of the next week, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) is hoping a little education and prevention will help stem the rash of broken pipe calls that typically follow.The OCFD this week issued a few helpful reminders on how to avoid frozen pipes… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams stayed on a major roll last week, sweeping county rival Pocomoke to finish the first half of the regular season unbeaten.The Decatur girls swept Pocomoke in all 11 events last week to top the Warriors, 135-20. The Decatur boys took 10 of 11 events from the Pocomoke boys and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With forecast temperatures dipping into the teens for much of the next week, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) is hoping a little education and prevention will help stem the rash of broken pipe calls that typically follow.The OCFD this week issued a few helpful reminders on how to avoid frozen pipes… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City is offering a handful of free events to help ring out 2017 and ring in 2018 with family-friendly offerings on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.Winterfest of Lights turned 25 this year and the town marked the anniversary with new and improved light displays, an upgraded… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Maryland lost an icon this week when Shirley Elizabeth Phillips, matriarch of the eponymous family seafood company, passed away on Christmas day at the age of 95.Shirley Phillips and her late husband Brice, who passed away in 2011, were Ocean City’s first family in many respects, and while they traveled and ran… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams fared well in the second Bayside Conference meet of the week with a handful of top 10 finishes in several events to go along with middle of the pack finishes in team scores.The Decatur girls finishes ninth overall among the 18 Bayside Conference schools in the meet, while… Read more »