OCEAN CITY — There are still more questions than answers surrounding the discovery of a dead body in the parking lot of a mid-town hotel in September, but the investigation remains open and the Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy.A concerned citizen contacted the OCPD on Sept. 20 after discovering an unconscious male outside in… Read more »
Author Archives: Shawn Soper
About The Author: Shawn Soper
OC Fire Chief Stresses No Easy Fix For Personnel Issues
OCEAN CITY — After receiving a rather dire message from Ocean City Fire Department Chief Richie Bowers, resort officials this week approved the transition of two part-time positions to full time to address a staffing shortage.At this week’s Mayor and Council meeting, Bowers said some of the part-time firefighter-paramedics weren’t showing up when scheduled, putting… Read more »
WPS Soccer Teams Win Conference Semis
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams each won Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) semifinals this week to advance to championship games.The Worcester boys beat Holly Grove, 2-0, at home on Tuesday in the ESIAC semifinals. The Mallards got two first-half goals from Jack Gardner and added a second-half goal from Ben… Read more »
Seahawks Fall To Bennett, Streak Ends
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team fell to Bennett, 1-0, last week in the regular season finale, but might get another crack at their old Bayside South rivals.The 1-0 loss to Bennett ended a six-game win streak for Decatur, which finished the regular season with an impressive 10-2 mark. The Seahawks earned a number-two… Read more »
Luke Scott Named “Tough Guy Of The Week”
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” went to Luke Scott for his strong performance in a narrow loss to Queen Anne’s. Pictured above is Scott (center) flanked by ATP’s Charles Curran (left) and Head Coach Jake Coleman (right).Submitted photo
Seahawks Rout Easton On Homecoming
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team beat Easton, 49-28, on Homecoming last Friday to improve to 5-3 on the season.The game was tied at 7-7 after one quarter, and Decatur led 28-20 at the half. The Seahawks scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter to pull away for the 49-28 win to improve to… Read more »
OC Council Moves To Officially Deny Residential Cell Towers Request
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials denied another private-sector request to place three small-cell towers in the Montego Bay community, this time agreeing to formalize the denial by resolution.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a request from Crown Castle to install three small-cell towers in the north Ocean City residential community. Crown Castle… Read more »
Adventure Fest Concept Pitched For Traditional Pop-Up Event Weekend
OCEAN CITY — A series of special events to potentially help offset the unsanctioned pop-up event next September while raising funds for local law enforcement and emergency services agencies were presented this week.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a presentation for a series of special events proposed for the week of Sept…. Read more »
Board Replacement Project Now Underway In Resort
OCEAN CITY — A major re-decking of the Ocean City Boardwalk is now underway with the first phase of a two-year project slated for the northernmost and southernmost sections.The complete re-decking of the Boardwalk has been on the town’s radar for the last couple of years. The project has been a regular fixture in the… Read more »
Casino Qualifies For Sports Wagering
BERLIN — The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) on Thursday determined the Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin has met the qualification requirements for a sports wagering license.The MLGCC determined both the Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin along with the Hollywood Casino in Perryville have met the qualification requirements. The two casinos are among… Read more »