BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross country teams fared well in the Mount Decatur meet they hosted last week with boys’ and girls’ runners finishing in the top 10 and placing all over the standings.The Decatur girls were all over the top 10 in the home meet that included 61 competitors. Kailey Andrews finished second, Erica… Read more »
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OC Council Approves $400K Water Main Replacements
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a request to spend $400,000 to replace aging water mains under four roadways in town before they are repaved.During Tuesday’s work session, City Manager Doug Miller requested approval to spend $400,000 to replace water mains and water laterals under four streets scheduled for repaving this winter. Each… Read more »
Four Charged In Vehicle Theft Scheme
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detectives this week charged two adults and two juveniles in connection with a spree of motor vehicle thefts in the resort in August.Over a two-day period from Aug. 16-18, OCPD officers received reports of three stolen automobiles. In each case, there were no signs of forced entry… Read more »
Council Approves Winterfest Upgrades For 25th Anniversary
OCEAN CITY — With the 25th anniversary of Winterfest of Lights quickly approaching, resort officials this week approved additional funding for enhancements, but not before a continued debate about the town’s spending habits.During the fiscal year 2018 budget deliberations last spring, the council approved enhancements for Winterfest of Lights, particularly because this year will mark… 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 »
Expedited Beach Replenishment Work To Begin In Mid-October
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 »
OCFD Calls For Service Declined Slightly This Summer; Crews Cut Average Response Time Drastically
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week got a briefing on the performance of the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) for the 2017 season and perhaps the biggest takeaway is a “remarkable” reduction in response times.OCFD Chief Chris Larmore on Tuesday presented the 2017 performance and evaluation review of his department for the summer season… Read more »
OC Fall Flag Football League Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football got underway this week with the first regular season games.The league formed several years ago as an informal collection of teams representing local businesses gathering each Monday evening in the fall. Over a decade ago, it became an official Recreation and Parks program… Read more »
Decatur Boys Blank North Caroline, 2-0
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team continued its up and down season this week with a 2-0 win over North Caroline on the road to improve to 3-2 on the season.The pattern for the Seahawks thus far in the young season has been win one, lose one and that continued this week. Last Thursday,… Read more »
Seahawks Fare Well In Rumble In Jungle
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross country team fared well overall in the Rumble in the Jungle meet at Cambridge-South Dorchester last week.The Decatur girls finished third overall in the meet in Cambridge with 81 total team points, while North Caroline was first with 57 and Kent Island was second with 62. On the boys’ side,… Read more »