BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances last week in a Bayside South meet at Parkside.On the boys’ side, in the 100, Zimere Handy was 14th and Ke’nai Floyd was 17th. James Uebel was 15th in the 200. Solomon David was 11th in the 400, while Brandon Fitzgerald was 14th and Alex… Read more »
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New OC Advertising Agency Rolls Out ‘Enjoy’ Campaign
OCEAN CITY – Resort tourism officials this week got an early look at a new “Enjoy Every Little Moment” advertising campaign from its new advertising agency.On Monday, the Tourism Commission got an overview of the new campaign being rolled out BVK Advertising through a Zoom meeting.In December, the Mayor and Council confirmed BVK Advertising as… Read more »
Mallard Competing at High Level in Gymnastics
BERLIN- Worcester Prep sophomore Dylan Simons last week became a Level 10 Maryland state champion on rings and high bar in gymnastics and last weekend competed in the region seven championships.Simons, a sophomore at Worcester Prep, competes for Twisters Gymnastics in Berlin. He has been building strength as a gymnast at Twisters from a young… Read more »
Council Supports Housing Effort With Ocean City Services
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week showed support for a proposed seasonal workforce housing project in West Ocean City.Last week, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send a letter of support to the appropriate state agencies for a proposed seasonal workforce housing project in West Ocean City. Holtz Builders out of Wisconsin is proposing… Read more »
Ocean City Council Approves Deputy City Manager Position
OCEAN CITY – A proposed reorganization to the city’s pecking order, including the creation of a deputy city manager position, was approved this week by resort officials.Just a couple months into City Manager Terry McGean’s tenure, it has become apparent his office needs a lighter workload, including fewer direct reports. As it stands now, all… Read more »
Bull Riding Event Seeks Financial Support From Town
OCEAN CITY– When professional bull riding comes to Ocean City in June, the promoters could be looking for a little extra funding from the town in exchange for a revenue-sharing program.During Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting, members got an update on the Bulls on the Beach event scheduled for June 3-5 on a portion of the… Read more »
Council Debates Removing Paddack From Office After Weekend Incident
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week took no action on a requested motion to remove Councilman Mark Paddack after an incident last weekend, but the issue will likely be revisited next week.Around 6 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a north-end restaurant for a reported minor vehicle collision. It… Read more »
Lifeguard Shortage Spurs Debate On Incentive Program
OCEAN CITY – With the season rapidly approaching, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is facing a personnel shortfall, but if the ranks are not filled, there will not be any noticeable changes in coverage.During a Beach Patrol budget presentation late last week, it was learned the department was coming up short on its projected staffing… Read more »
Decatur Girls Rout Worcester Prep, 16-4
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team got the better of Worcester Prep, 16-4, in the annual neighborhood rivalry game.The Seahawks and the Mallards faced off in the Pink Game at Decatur last Wednesday in a game played for the benefit of a local child facing illness. It’s always special when the Seahawks and Mallards… Read more »
Worcester’s Baeurle Commits to Ursinus
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s standout student-athlete Lily Baeurle this week signed a national letter of intent to continue her athletic career next year at Ursinus College, becoming the first-ever female Mallard to commit to playing basketball on the collegiate level.Baeurle was honored with a special signing ceremony at Worcester Prep surrounded by family, friends, coaches and… Read more »