BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team stayed on a major roll this week, sweeping two conference games to run its win streak to five.The Mallards opened the season with a 2-2 tie with Gunston in a game shortened by a storm. Since then, the Worcester boys have stormed to five straight wins, largely on… Read more »
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Ocean City Decision Makers To Tackle Tabled Matters At Strategic Planning Sessions
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week began a marathon strategic planning session that will ultimately map the future direction of the town for years to come.The Mayor and Council, along with nearly all of the department heads, convened on Wednesday for the first of three work sessions to update the town’s strategic plan…. Read more »
Seahawks Fall To Kent Island 30-3
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost a tough one to Kent Island, 30-3, last Friday at home to pull even at 2-2 on the season.The Seahawks fell behind early and trailed 16-0 at the half. Kent Island scored two more touchdowns in the second half to pull away for the 30-3 win. With the… Read more »
Ocean City’s Directional Boring Revisions Advance
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City and Council got a second look at revised regulations regarding directional boring under city roadways for pipes, cables and other utilities proposed to ensure the increasingly popular technique does not damage public and private infrastructure.Last spring, City Councilman Dennis Dare called for a temporary moratorium on directional drilling, an… Read more »
Retiring OC Police Lieutenant Feted At City Hall
OCEAN CITY — After nearly three decades with the Ocean City Police Department in various capacities, OCPD Lieutenant Todd Wood was feted with a special retirement ceremony on Tuesday at City Hall.Wood will officially retire on Saturday, but he was honored with a special ceremony during Tuesday’s Mayor and Council work session attended by family… Read more »
Expedited Beach Replenishment Work To Begin
OCEAN CITY — Bulldozers and offshore dredges are expected to return to Ocean City in mid-October with the return of an expedited beach replenishment project.City Engineer Terry McGean reported during the first day of the town’s comprehensive strategic planning sessions on Wednesday that the working plan for the start of the latest beach replenishment project… Read more »
Decatur, Bennett Split Two Matches
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team split two Bayside South matches with rival Bennett this week, continuing what has been a back-and-forth drudge match all season.Decatur shot a team-low 155 at the Bay Club on Monday, led by Brady Leonard’s 38, which earned him medalist honors on the day. The Seahawks were solid from top… Read more »
Decatur Boys Scalp Indians, 6-0
BERLIN- After tying Bayside South rival Parkside last week in a game that slipped away in the final seconds, Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team vented a little frustration on Wicomico on Tuesday, routing the Indians, 6-0.Decatur and Parkside played to a 2-2 tie after two overtime periods last week, continuing the growing rivalry between the… Read more »
Median Fence, Lighting Project To Begin In October
OCEAN CITY — The long-awaited dune-style median fence and enhanced street lighting project for Coastal Highway is expected to begin in mid-October with an anticipated completion date prior to the next summer season.For over a year, Ocean City officials have been coordinating with the State Highway Administration (SHA) on a project that will install a… Read more »
Jhymir Blake, Atlantic Physical Therapy’s “Tough Guy Of The Week”
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Jhymir Blake for his outstanding play in a 49-14 win over Washington. Pictured above is Blake (center) flanked by ATP Director of Physical Therapy Charles Curran (left) and Head Coach Bob Knox (right).Submitted photo