BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team crossed off another item on its “unfinished business” to-do list this week, edging Snow Hill, 57-55, in a tight game to clinch the Bayside South championship.The Seahawks claimed the 2016-2017 campaign as an “unfinished business” season from the beginning after falling just two points short of a state… Read more »
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Decatur Solid In Latest Bayside Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in strong performances in the Bayside Conference meet last week placing several athletes in individual events.The Decatur boys finished fifth among the 14 schools represented in the meet, while the Decatur girls also finished fifth among the 13 teams represented. On the girls’ side, Decatur’s Dori Krasner… Read more »
Decatur Girls Rout Eagles, Improve To 16-1
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat county rival Snow Hill, 42-18, on Tuesday for its ninth straight win to improve to 16-1 on the season.The Seahawks scored early and often against the Eagles, building an early lead and coasting to the 42-18 win. Amya Mumford got the Seahawks off to a quick start… Read more »
Cops And Courts – February 3, 2017
Two Arrested For Breaking, EnteringOCEAN CITY — Two Salisbury men were charged with breaking and entering last weekend after allegedly kicking in the front door of a store in downtown Ocean City.Around 9:50 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of Baltimore Avenue downtown for a reported… Read more »
Police Probe Bus Stop Armed Robbery
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police this week are continuing to investigate a reported armed robbery on a north end municipal bus stop last weekend.Around 11:50 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the 7-Eleven convenience store at 139th Street in response to a report of a robbery that occurred the… Read more »
Input Meeting Slated On Park Future
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department will host the latest in a series of community input meetings on the resort’s parks on February 16 with a session at City Hall focusing on the Ocean Bowl Skate Park along with the nearby tennis and basketball courts.Over the last several months, the Recreation and… Read more »
Super Bowl Scramble Set For Sunday
BERLIN- Before settling in for the big game on Sunday, local residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual Super Bowl Scramble at Eagle’s Landing.For several years, Eagle’s Landing has hosted the Super Bowl Scramble on the day of the big game with an event that has become increasingly popular for residents and… Read more »
Major Assault In OC Over Beer
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other serious charges last weekend after allegedly beating another man and breaking his leg before stealing a 12-pack of beer.Around 7:30 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue to assist… Read more »
Beach Ball Water Tower Now In Operation; Two Others Being Drained Before Razing
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s downtown landscape will see another significant change in the coming weeks when two existing water towers are dismantled and the third with a beach ball paint job goes into service.Last year, a new municipal water tower was constructed at 1st Street and St. Louis Avenue and was later adorned with… Read more »
Aquarium Drops Canyon Effort In Response To Local Concerns; Officials Pleased With Outcome
OCEAN CITY — The National Aquarium this week officially withdrew its application to designate the Baltimore Canyon as a national marine sanctuary, ending months of trepidation about future access to the heart of the resort’s multi-million dollar fishing industry.In October, National Aquarium officials announced they were seeking an Urban National Sanctuary designation for the Baltimore… Read more »