OCEAN CITY – In yet another example of diverse activities for residents and visitors, resort planners this week approved a conditional use application for a captive escape room at a midtown location that was formerly Hall’s Restaurant.The Planning Commission on Tuesday had before them a conditional use request for a captive escape room in a… Read more »
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Planning Commission Approves Light Vehicle Operation; Segway Tours OK’d On Boards
OCEAN CITY — Somewhat reluctant resort planners on Tuesday approved a conditional use request for a new business including light vehicle rentals and Segway tours on the Boardwalk.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday was asked to grant a conditional use for a new business proposed for a location at 21st Street and Philadelphia Avenue…. Read more »
Worcester Boys Run Win Streak to Four
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team has reeled off four straight wins to improve to 5-1 on the season.The Mallards routed Smyrna, 20-4, on the road last Friday. After a 17-7 loss to Bennett in the second game of the season, the Worcester boys have now won four in a row. The streak includes… Read more »
Seahawks Rout WiHi, Record Now 9-0
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team routed Wicomico, 22-0, last week to run their season record to a perfect 9-0.After a narrow 5-4 win over Snow Hill early last week, their closest margin of victory on the season, the Seahawks routed Pocomoke, 21-1, last Wednesday, followed by the 22-0 blanking of Wicomico the following day…. Read more »
Wild OC Spree Includes Attempted Dog Theft, Vandalism
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested last weekend after trying to steal a dog and then smashing liquor and wine bottles.Around 5:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 29th Street in reference to an attempted theft of a dog. While on their way, OCPD officers… Read more »
Ice Machines To Be Used For Upcoming Springfest
OCEAN CITY – The way the town provides ice for Springfest vendors will likely be a little different this year.During Tuesday’s Tourism Commission meeting, Special Events Director Frank Miller provided a brief overview of the status of some the upcoming special events in the resort. Miller said his department is finalizing the fireworks contract, working… Read more »
License Reader Leads To Stolen Truck, Weapons, Drugs
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia couple was arrested last week for stealing a funeral home’s truck after a license plate reader on the Route 50 Bridge alerted resort police.Around 2:15 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers patrolling in the downtown area got a ping from a license plate reader about a stolen… Read more »
Worcester Tennis Teams Improve to 5-1
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s varsity tennis teams each beat Sussex Central, 6-1, last week to both improve to 5-1 on the season.On the boys’ side, Aleksey Klimmins and Riley Schoch each won singles matches. Ian Lewis and J.R. Hamer won their doubles match, while James Haley and Dylan Simons won their doubles match.On the girls’ side,… Read more »
Seahawks Sweep Pair Against Bayside North Foes
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team last week reeled off a pair of impressive wins against Bayside North opponents to improve to 4-2 on the season.After a narrow 12-11 loss to Easton, the Seahawks have won a pair of impressive games last week against Bayside North opponents. Decatur beat North Caroline, 15-5, last Tuesday,… Read more »
Summer Shooting Suspects Convicted
SNOW HILL — One suspect involved in a shooting at a downtown hotel last June has been sentenced to five years with all but 151 days suspended, but the primary suspect found guilty last week of first-degree assault still awaits his fate pending a pre-sentence investigation.Antonio Epps, now 28, of District Heights, Md., was charged… Read more »