OCEAN CITY — Just about everything was on the table during last week’s first meeting of the special task force formed to explore the often troublesome motorized special events in Ocean City, and while no firm decisions were made, there appears to be progress.For over three hours last Thursday, the 27-member panel, a cross-section of… Read more »
BERLIN — Berlin Police on Monday are investigating a fatal accident on Route 113 on Sunday night that claimed the life of a local woman.Around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Berlin Police responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Routes 113 and 376, or Bay Street. The investigation revealed a Kia Soul driven by June… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team got its 2017-2018 campaign off to a fast start with an impressive second-place team finish at the Mad Mats Tournament last weekend at Magruder High School on Montgomery County.The young, but talented Seahawks open the season with high expectations despite the loss of several impressive seniors from last year’s… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track team turned in a solid performance last week in the first Bayside Conference meet of the year with several top 10 finishes in different events.On the boys’ side, Decatur’s Jack Reimer finished seventh in the 3,200 and 10th in the 1,600. Liam Foley finished 15th in the 3,200 and… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Salisbury man, found guilty earlier this year of first-degree assault and other charges after attempting to intentionally run over a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase last New Year’s Day, was sentenced this week to 13 years in prison.Around 3:30 p.m. last Jan. 1, a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s revised comprehensive plan moved closer to adoption this week after the completed document was presented to the Mayor and Council for review.For nearly two years, the Planning and Zoning Commission has conducted a tedious, chapter-by-chapter revision of the town’s existing comprehensive plan. The weighty tome outlines Ocean City’s recent growth… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team lost to Wicomico, 93-32, in a rare regular season contest against the Bayside South school this week to drop to 3-4 on the season.After starting the season with two straight wins over Chincoteague and Holly Grove, the Mallards have now lost four of the last five including the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 5th annual Ocean City Marlin Club Rockfish Tournament is off to a good start with plenty of action just off the coast and numerous keepers brought to the scales on day three this week.The Marlin Club’s fifth annual rockfish tournament got underway last Saturday and will run through this Sunday, December 17…. Read more »
BERLIN- If the Stephen Decatur boys’ varsity basketball team’s early ranking as the top squad in the Bayside South was ever in question, a lot of doubts were erased on Tuesday when the Seahawks routed Worcester County rival Pocomoke, 94-59.The Seahawks opened the season last week with a 68-51 victory over North Caroline for their… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team rebounded from its first loss of the season this week with a narrow 31-25 win over Worcester County rival Pocomoke.The Seahawks opened the season with an impressive 60-49 win over North Caroline in the season opener, but then fell to Queen Anne’s, 48-42, in a tight one in… Read more »