BERLIN- Two Worcester Prep varsity lacrosse players last week signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at thenext level next year.Last Monday, Worcester Prep senior Brice Richins signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse and continue his academic career next year at High Point University in North Carolina. High… Read more »
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Saltwater Lacrosse Attend Aloha Gatorfest Tournament In baltimore
The Saltwater Lacrosse Club’s 2026 team, comprised of players from in and out of the resort area, last week traveled to the Aloha Gatorfest Tournament in Baltimore and swept three games to take the tournament championship. The Saltwater Lacrosse won the title game in dramatic fashion over a tough Integrity team. Pictured above, the local… Read more »
Decatur Playoff Run Ends With 28-14 Loss
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team’s magical late run through the state playoffs came to an end last weekend with a 28-14 loss to Huntingtown in the state 2A-Region quarterfinals.The Decatur offense had been hot all year, piling up yardage and points throughout the season. To beat Huntingtown, that trend would have to continue for… Read more »
City Council Signs Off Lot Release
OCEAN CITY — Two long-vacant lots in a north-end neighborhood could soon see new homes on them after resort officials this week agreed to release the owner from a long-standing agreement.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request to release a property owner in the Caine Woods community from a recorded agreement… Read more »
Fentanyl Dealer To Serve 5 Years
OCEAN CITY — One of two suspects arrested last May in connection with a drug distribution ring out of various resort hotels pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but five of which were then suspended.Melody Hines, now 33, of Selbyville, pleaded guilty in Worcester County Circuit Court last week to… Read more »
Probe Finds No Foul Play In Angler Fire
OCEAN CITY — It’s uncertain if the cause of a fire at a historic downtown bayfront restaurant will ever be specifically determined, but foul play has been ruled out.Shortly after 9 p.m. on Halloween night, a fire broke out at the historic Angler on Talbot Street. The night manager of the neighboring Talbot Inn heard… Read more »
OC Council Approves Proposed Tourism, Marketing Overhaul
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s move toward restructuring its tourism and marketing strategy to continue to develop the resort as a year-round destination continued this week with approval of a significant merger and realignment of multiple departments.In April, the town tapped Tom Perlozzo for the newly-created position of Tourism and Business Development Director. The idea… Read more »
Decatur Stuns Wicomico On Late Field Goal
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team’s magical run through the state playoffs continued last weekend with a dramatic 30-27 win over Bayside South rival Wicomico to advance.The Seahawks beat Queen Anne’s, 42-6, in its first home playoff game in 17 years. This time it was the Seahawks winning in dramatic fashion with a field goal… Read more »
Three Seahawk Headings To Next Level
BERLIN- Against the backdrop of a picture-perfect November morning, three Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity lacrosse players last week signed national letters of intent tocontinue their academic and athletic careers at the next level next year.The signing ceremonies took place last Tuesday outside at Decatur’s Louis H. Taylor Stadium. Decatur Assistant Principal and Athletic Administrator Curtis… Read more »
Commission Approves Ocean Downs Casino Sports Betting License
BERLIN — Sports wagering at the Ocean Downs Casino moved closer to becoming a reality on Thursday after the state’s application review commission approved the license for the local casino and four others around the state.Last month, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) determined the Ocean Downs Casino met the qualification requirements for… Read more »