OCEAN CITY — Resort officials were presented their bi-annual spring update from the State Highway Administration (SHA) on various traffic-related projects finished or in the planning stage in and around the Ocean City area.Twice a year, SHA officials come before the Mayor and Council to provide an update on various projects, upgrades and future plans… Read more »
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OC To Implement Special Event Zone Starting Tuesday For Cruisin
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of the spring Cruisin event next week, town officials are reminding residents and visitors the special event zone with reduced speed limits and enhanced penalties will be in place.The spring Cruisin event represents the first significant motorized special event of the season. The special event zone will be implemented… Read more »
Seahawks Clinch South, Fall In Bayside Title Game
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team beat a couple of old rivals last week to clinch the Bayside South championship, but fell in the Bayside Conference champion-ship on Monday. The Seahawks closed out the regular season late last week with a couple of one-goal wins over old rivals Bennett, 10-9, and then Parkside,… Read more »
Decatur Girls Fall In Championship Game
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team ended the regular season with a four-game winning streak to win the Bayside South title, but fell to Queen Anne’s, 17-5, in the conference championship game on Monday. The Seahawks had an up-and-down season for the most part, but came up big when it mattered down the… Read more »
Decatur Edges Lions, Claims Conference Title
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team capped off an amazing season with a tight 4-3 win over Queen Anne’s on Tuesday to claim the Bayside Conference championship. The Seahawks went 15-2 in the regular season to claim the Bayside South championship. Last week, they closed out the regular season with an 8-3 win over… Read more »
Flock Of Seahawks Sign Intention Letters
BERLIN – A bumper crop of Stephen Decatur High student-athletes last week signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level next year. A total of 24 Decatur student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their careers at various universities and colleges all over the country from practically… Read more »
Nor’easter Results In ‘Not The Springfest We Had Hoped For’
OCEAN CITY — After a pounding Nor’easter that essentially wiped out Springfest, city officials report the beach held strong, although an assessment of damage to the event’s tents is being assessed.Springfest opened last Thursday as planned and the event enjoyed a successful first two days. However, with the major Nor’easter heading toward the resort area,… Read more »
Resort To Return Health Care Savings To Employees
OCEAN CITY – A generally healthy city workforce has led to a significant rebate to the town from its health care plan provider, and resort officials this week agreed to return some of the savings to the employees.During Tuesday’s work session, the council learned the town and its employees had paid more in premiums and… Read more »
Seahawks Rout St. Michael’s For Bayside Title
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team capped off what was a remarkable regular season with a 17-2 win over St. Michael’s on Tues-day to capture the Bayside Conference championship. The Seahawks started the season with a 13-game winning streak before taking their first loss to Bennett last week. Decatur beat Easton, 4-2, and Mardela,… Read more »
Donors Sought For Blood Shortage
BERLIN — Due to a variety of factors, the Blood Bank of Delmarva this week announced a critical blood shortage and is seeking donors to replenish the supply.The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) on Monday announced a blood emergency due to a lack of donors recently. With school spring breaks and holiday travel, blood donations… Read more »