BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost a tough one to Bennett, 30-21, on the road last Saturday to fall to 3-6 on the season.The Seahawks faced the Clippers on the road last Saturday saw their season record drop to 3-6. Decatur led early, but could not hold on to the win which would have… Read more »
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Hundreds Compete In Seaside 10 Races
OCEAN CITY- With near picture-perfect weather, the annual Seaside 10 and associated 5K race were once again a huge success with hundreds of runners descending on the resort as a culmination of sorts for Ocean City’s special events during the month of October.Hundreds of racing enthusiasts gathered at the Inlet for the annual 10-mile and… Read more »
Coastal Bays Program Seeking Seal Stewards
OCEAN CITY — With the weather turning colder and the season gradually changing, it’s only a matter of time before the first migrating seal hauls out on the beach in and around the resort area, and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is already preparing for their arrival.Each winter, migrating seals of various species and… Read more »
Incident Renews Importance Of Island’s Pet Laws
ASSATEAGUE — After an incident emerged related to dogs going after one of the wild horses on Assateague, National Park Service officials this week are reiterating the importance of the laws regarding pets on the barrier island.Photos of two dogs harassing one of the famed wild horses on Assateague began circulating on social media platforms… Read more »
OCBP Sergeant Speaks At International Conference
OCEAN CITY — A long-time Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) sergeant with a strong background in ocean rescues and spinal injuries last month gave on oral presentation on the subject at a World Conference on Drowning Prevention event in Canada.OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon presented the results of his Ph.D. dissertation entitled Evaluating Near Shore Spinal… Read more »
Decatur Boys Bow Out Of Regionals
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team bowed out of the state 3A-East Section II semifinals on Tuesday with a 5-0 loss to Chesapeake.The Seahawks were seeded third in the 3A-East Section II bracket and earned a first-round bye. In the second round on Tuesday, Decatur faced second-seeded Chesapeake on the road in Anne Arundel… Read more »
Summer Noise Complaints Reviewed
OCEAN CITY — An apparent drop in the number of noise complaints in Ocean City this summer was likely caused by a change in the way they are handled, resort officials learned this week.During Tuesday’s Mayor and Council work session, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro briefed the elected officials on some of… Read more »
Incident Renews Importance Of Following Assateague Island’s Pet Laws
ASSATEAGUE — After an incident emerged related to dogs going after one of the wild horses on Assateague, National Park Service officials this week are reiterating the importance of the laws regarding pets on the barrier island.Photos of two dogs harassing one of the famed wild horses on Assateague began circulating on social media platforms… Read more »
Grand Jury Indicts Man On Attempted Murder Charge
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County grand jury has formally indicted a Seaford, Del. man of attempted first-degree murder of an Ocean City police officer and numerous other counts following an incident in the resort in late September.On Sept. 30, Antonio Ambrosino, 18, of Seaford, allegedly accelerated his vehicle toward and collided with an Ocean… Read more »
Investigation Results In Burglary, Theft Charges Against Two Locals
OCEAN CITY — Two local residents have been arrested on burglary and theft charges after allegedly breaking into their former place of employment and stealing money from a Keno machine and cash register.Around 10 a.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the Beer Barrels bar and package goods store at… Read more »