Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 22, 2017

It’s that time of year to evaluate the predictions I made the last week of 2016 for the year 2017. As usual, it’s a mixed bag of results. I was right on some and blew it on others. x On The Money...

36th Governor’s Challenge Set For Next Week

BERLIN- The 36th Annual Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament gets underway next Tuesday with early first-round games featuring local teams. The Governor’s Challenge, long a staple on...

Decatur Wrestlers Rout Wicomico, 74-6

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team last week routed visiting Wicomico, 74-6, to improve to 2-0 in regular season matches on the early season. The Seahawks beat Mardela, 72-12, in thei...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 22, 2017

The Gordy Hall Motel Apartments were located on the bayside at 45th Street and Beach Highway from 1949 to the early 1970s. They took their name from owners Harold and Betty Gordy and Robert and Peg H...

Walk Challenge Eyes New Record

SNOW HILL – A national walking campaign is expected to engage Worcester County residents. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018 and running through April 8, the Worcester County Health Department will take part in...

Local Authorities Probe Fatal Accident On Route 113

BERLIN – Authorities continue to investigate a fatal accident on Route 113 last Sunday night that claimed the life of a local woman and are still looking for a witness to the collision. Around 10:20...

Things I Like – December 22, 2017

Wings and football on Sunday Handmade ornaments by my kids NFL games on Saturday A nativity scene outside a church My new Sonos sound system How easy professional basketball players make it look Hot c...

OC Beach Replenishment Project Wraps Up Early

OCEAN CITY — The latest round of beach replenishment in Ocean City wrapped up last week ahead of schedule with a project characterized as one of the “smoothest” ever in the resort. The beach...

Detention Center Grant Eyed For Treatment Groups

SALISBURY – A $78,000 grant is expected to fund treatment group meetings at the Wicomico County Detention Center. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from the detention center...

Debate Ensues After Fall Cruisin Event Review

OCEAN CITY — A review of the fall Endless Summer Cruisin this week triggered a contentious debate about whether the event should be renewed at this time and an even larger debate about council m...