BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Bayside South rival Wicomico, 54-42, last week to remain unbeaten on the season.After the win over Wicomico, the Seahawks’ record stands at a perfect 6-0. The two teams were tied at 12-12 after one quarter, but the Seahawks outscored the Tribe, 15-8, in the second quarter…. Read more »
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OC Bus, Tram Driver Recruitment Incentives Weighed
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to stay in front of another anticipated labor shortage, resort transportation officials this week discussed incentives for retaining returning drivers and attracting new ones.For Ocean City, the departments most affected by last summer’s worker shortage were the transportation division; including bus drivers and Boardwalk tram operators, public works, including… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Split Two Matches
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team split two matches last week, topping Wicomico, 78-6, last Wednesday before falling to Cape Henlopen, 34-27, in an impromptu match last Saturday.Against Wicomico, Juan Hinojosa won at 106, Aaron August won a 113, Reid Caimi won at 126, Coby Drummond won at 132, Logan Intrieri won at 138,… Read more »
Three Months, Probation For Pistol Whipping Incident
SNOW HILL — A Pennsylvania man charged in July with first-degree assault after pistol-whipping another man was sentenced last week to three years, all but 90 days of which were suspended.Michael Taxacher, 29, of Connellsville, Pa., last Wednesday entered Alford pleas to reckless endangerment and carrying on a handgun on his person during the incident… Read more »
Harris Pushing For More H-2B Visas
BERLIN — With uncertainties already surrounding the availability of a seasonal workforce for some key industries locally and across the Eastern Shore, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) is imploring the federal government to release more H-2B visas.The H-2B guest worker program provides access to seasonal temporary labor to businesses in certain non-agricultural seasonal roles. Unlike the… Read more »
Mallards Beat Arcadia, Fall to Royals
BERLIN – It was win one, lose one for Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team this week with a 47-21 win over Arcadia, followed by a 43-34 loss to Delmarva Christian.The Mallards beat Arcadia, 47-21, last week. Worcester led 11-2 after one quarter and 30-10 at the half and never looked back. Lily Baeurle led… Read more »
Resort’s Summer, Offseason Special Events Discussed; Drones, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy Shows
OCEAN CITY — With the calendar flipping over to 2022, resort tourism officials this week received an informal presentation on some of the recurring special events for the coming year along with a few new wrinkles.TEAM Productions’ Bob Rothermel on Monday presented his proposed lineup of value-added special events for the coming season, along with… Read more »
Long-Time City Engineer In Line To Be OC’s Next City Manager
OCEAN CITY – It was confirmed late Wednesday that long-time City Engineer Terry McGean will replace sitting City Manager Doug Miller, who announced his resignation from the position late last month.There are still contract details to work out, and formal letters to be exchanged, but it has been confirmed that barring any late glitches, McGean… Read more »
Ocean City Voters Could Decide Council Salary Increase
OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if Ocean City elected officials will get their first raise in over three decades, but if it happens, it will likely be because the town’s voters supported the hike.Late last year, it was brought up during the public comment period of a Mayor and Council meetings that… Read more »
Logistics Issues With Other Big Events Could Push Sunfest Into October Again
OCEAN CITY — With a series of special events stacked up on back-to-back weekends next fall, the annual Sunfest event could be moved back later into October.During a Tourism Commission meeting this week, members discussed the fall special events calendar. OC BikeFest is scheduled for its usual slot in mid-September. New this year is major… Read more »