Things I Like – January 20, 2017

Close playoff football games Showing my kids something they have never seen before A solitary leaf on a tree branch Humble professional athletes Allen Sklar’s wildlife photos Eating out on half-pric...

Worcester Prep Announces Winter Sports Awards Winners

Worcester Prep students from Berlin, Dagsboro, Lewes, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach and Salisbury were recently recognized as Winter Sports Award winners. Left, front from left, are seventh grade girls b...

Ex-Councilman Gesture Sparks Communication Debate In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — A seemingly innocent presentation to a former councilman revealed an apparently larger communication breakdown amid the council and staff, touching off a spirited debate that includ...

Decatur Girls Stay On Major Roll

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team stayed on a major roll this week, routing Arcadia, 50-34 on the road on Tuesday to improve to 11-1 on the season. Amaya Mumford led the Sea...

A New Approach Along Route 50?

Worcester County was right to relax Route 50 design guidelines, but local residents should be weary of what could be coming in the future as a result. These design guidelines came about in the 1990s a...

Seahawk Roll Past Arcadia, 79-23

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team cruised past Arcadia, 79-23, in a non-conference game on Tuesday to improve to 12-1 on the season. The Seahawks enjoyed another strong week ...

Mallards Beat Gunston, Remain Unbeaten

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s unbeaten girls’ varsity basketball team got out to a big early lead against Gunston early on Monday and played the Herons pretty much even the rest of the way to improve t...

Budget Amendment Sparks Ad Spending Debate

OCEAN CITY — The City Council approved on first reading a budget amendment that would redirect around $750,000 in funds in the fiscal year 2017 budget, but not before a debate about the associat...

After School Academy Program Offers Diverse Outlets For Students

BERLIN – An expanded after school program at Buckingham Elementary School has increased student interest in academic enrichment. Roughly 140 students are currently enrolled in the After School CARE ...

After Debate Over Need, Ocean City Council Votes To Buy Private Property

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials approved on second reading this week the purchase of a downtown property that could ultimately be used as a new staging area for the Boardwalk tram, but not bef...