OCEAN CITY — The night sky over Ocean City will see a major change this summer after the Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved a special events package that includes the proposed 100 Nights of Lights series after an often terse discussion over expenses.Two weeks ago, TEAM Productions, which produces many of the value-added special… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While most agree the value-added free special events on many nights throughout the summer season are successful in enhancing the visitor experience in Ocean City, a new perspective on their possible detriment for Boardwalk merchants and other businesses in the resort was revealed this week.Ocean City’s Tourism Committee this week got a… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team continued to steamroll through the Bayside Conference last week, beating Bennett, 77-67, as guard Gary Briddell picked up his 1,000th career point.Decatur had beaten Bennett handily, 73-36, on the road back on January 3, but the Clippers appeared vastly improved in the rematch at Decatur last Thursday. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite the presentation of some last-minute statistical data, Ocean City officials were not inclined to rescind a deal to purchase a downtown parcel that will ultimately be used as a new public works facility for the Boardwalk tram.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council approved an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a… Read more »
SALISBURY- Along with plenty of talent, the Governor’s Challenge high school holiday basketball tournament in late December brought an estimated $1.2 million in economic impact to Wicomico County, according to a report released this week.The Governor’s Challenge, sponsored by The Bank of Delmarva, brought 100 teams together in competition this holiday season at the Wicomico… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team rebounded from its first two losses of the season after starting 13-0 with win over Delmarva Christian at home on Senior Day on Tuesday.The Mallards were unbeaten with a perfect 13-0 mark, but had a rematch with familiar rival Saints Peter and Paul looming on the road last… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team edged visiting Delmarva Christian, 45-43, on Tuesday to continue a recent hot streak.With the win over the Royals on Senior Day on Tuesday, the Mallards have now won five in a row and six out of the last seven to improve to 9-4 overall. The Worcester boys struggled… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team bowed out of the state 4A-3A South regional duals on Wednesday, falling to top seed Huntingtown of southern Maryland in the semifinals.The Seahawks entered the regional duals at the four-seed in the 4A-3A South and drew a tough opening round opponent in Huntingtown, which is coached by long-time former… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Mardela, 42-30, on Tuesday to clinch their third straight Bayside South conference title.The Seahawks enjoyed another solid week, beating Bennett, 47-31, on the road last Thursday before taking care of business with a 42-30 win over Mardela on Tuesday at home. With the win over Mardela, the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There was a bit of a shakeup in the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) rankings this week with the announcement of the retirement of a long-time lieutenant followed quickly by the promotion of another officer to replace him.The OCPD announced this month Lieutenant Howard Whaley was retiring after 27 years with the… Read more »