ASSATEAGUE — The clock is ticking on a unique opportunity to name one of the four new foals born on Assateague this year with an online auction set to expire on Monday.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA) auctions the naming rights to a foal born into the wild horse herd on the Maryland side… Read more »
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Hometown Hero Banners Presented
OCEAN CITY — The Hometown Heroes banners honoring U.S. active duty members and veterans on the Boardwalk were presented to honorees or family members last weekend in a ceremony even more poignant than usual because of those who passed recently.In 2014, the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 launched the first Hometown Heroes military banner program… Read more »
Wicomico Prosecutor Files For Worcester State’s Attorney
OCEAN CITY — Wicomico County prosecutor Kristin Heiser is the first official candidate for Worcester County State’s Attorney with this week’s campaign launch.Heiser, a former Worcester County prosecutor who, for the last six years has held the same position in Wicomico County, formally filed for Worcester County State’s Attorney last week. However, Heiser held a… Read more »
Incumbent State’s Attorney Clarifies Future Intentions
SNOW HILL — Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby this week announced he will seek re-election and has a plan in place should he be appointed by a Circuit Court judge.Last week, Oglesby was nominated as one of five candidates to fill two Worcester County Circuit Court judicial vacancies along with Mary Margaret “Peggy” Kent,… Read more »
State Soccer Playoff Brackets Released
BERLIN- The state varsity soccer tournament brackets were released this week with several area teams on course for potential regional championships and beyond.In the boys’ 3A-East Section II bracket, Decatur is the fourth seed and will face second-seeded Chesapeake-Anne Arundel in the second round next Tuesday. Bennett is the top seed in Section II and… Read more »
Decatur Girls Dominate Battle For Worcester
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross-country teams turned in strong performances last week in the Battle for Worcester in Pocomoke.The Battle for Worcester last Wednesday featured the county’s three public high schools in the annual event including Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke. On the girls’ side, it was a near-sweep for Decatur in the top 10…. Read more »
Hundreds To Invade O.C. For 23rd Seaside 10
OCEAN CITY- Hundreds of costume-clad runners will invade Ocean City on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Seaside 10 and associated 5K race.Last year, nearly 300 racers participated in the Seaside 10 and 5K races, which have become staples of the fall special events season for the last two decades-plus. Because of the event’s proximity to… Read more »
Ty-Quan Briddell, Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy Of The Week”
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Ty-Quan Briddell for his outstanding effort during Decatur’s 17-0 win over Easton on Homecoming. Pictured above is Briddell (center) flanked by ATP Physical Therapist Charles Curran (left) and Head Coach Bob Knox (right).Submitted photo
Marlin Club Doles Out Seasonal Awards
OCEAN CITY- With another successful summer season in the books, the Ocean City Marlin Club last weekend handed out its seasonal awards to the winners in several categories.The award for the first white marlin of the season caught by an OCMC member went to angler Ian Schwing on the Fish Whistle. Schwing also won the… Read more »
Resort Firefighters Launch Winter Coat Drive
OCEAN CITY — The Career Firefighter/Paramedics Association of Ocean City, or Local IAFF 4269, has launched a drive to provide brand-new winter coats to dozens of children in need in the resort area and across Worcester County in partnership with Operation Warm.For four years now, the IAFF 4269 has partnered with Operation Warm, a national… Read more »