The weather forecast for October 20, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 23/01/2014
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Seahawks Run Win Streak to Seven
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team will have to wait almost two weeks for a much-anticipated rematch with Mardela after Tuesday’s home game was postponed due to the snowstorm, but the disappointment did little to temper what has been a remarkable run for the Seahawks. Decatur’s record stands at 10-2 overall and 7-1 in the Bayside Conference, its only conference loss coming at the hands of Mardela back … READ MORE
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Star Charities Holds Annual Beef ‘n Beer Benefit
Star Charities held its annual Beef ‘n Beer benefit dinner Jan. 11 at the Ocean Pines Community Center with proceeds going to Home of the Brave, a holiday away-from-home for combat veterans and their families. The facility, founded by Tina Pearson, derives its income from donations and is open to combat veterans — and their families — who have deployed within the last 18 months in a combat setting or those … READ MORE
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Decatur Track Teams Turn in Solid Meets
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances in the latest meet last week with the girls finishing third overall and the boys finishing seventh out of the 20 teams in the field. The Decatur girls finished with 60 total team points, good enough for third place overall behind Sussex Tech (68) and North Caroline (63). The Seahawk boys finished seventh. Caesar Rodney was first, Sussex … READ MORE
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School Officials Explain How Weather Closure Process; Tuesday Pre-Storm Closure Defended
NEWARK — The Tuesday night snowstorm followed by single-digit temperatures for much of the week led to a mid-winter break for Worcester County schools this week, but the decision-making process is complicated and not always popular, according to school officials. With an ominous forecast calling for a major winter storm and as much as four to eight inches of snow and high winds in the local area starting Tuesday … READ MORE
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SD Middle School Gecko And Cobra Teams Sponsor 15-Team Dodgeball Tournament
Stephen Decatur Middle School’s seventh grade Gecko and Cobra Teams recently sponsored a 15-team Dodgeball Tournament as part of the Student Health and Wellness Initiative. Teams designed their uniforms and competed in a double-elimination tournament. Winners earned bragging rights and free entry into the next tournament to be held in February. Winning team members were, back, Nathan Ewell, Matt Kinsey, Ryan Danaher and Tah’Jeem Woodland; and front, Cade Solito, … READ MORE
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District 2’s Purnell Confirms He Will Not Seek Re-Election
SNOW HILL — Although the election is months away, it’s guaranteed there will be at least three new faces on the next Worcester County Commission after Commissioner Jim Purnell confirmed this week that he will not be seeking re-election. Commissioners Judy Boggs and Louise Gulyas have already announced that this would be their last term on the commission, leaving the field wide open. A total of eight candidates have … READ MORE
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Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday & Sunday, Now-April 27: Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Municpal Airport Terminal Building. To benefit the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Pan-cakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Sug-gested donation is $5. For more information, 410-213-2471 or 410-726-7207. Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430. Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 … READ MORE
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What Happens When It Snows At The Beach? Ocean City Crews Work Long Shifts Moving Snow, Following Policies
Joanne Shriner Staff Writer OCEAN CITY –Tuesday’s snow storm left the resort with a mess on its hands as the state and Town of Ocean City partnered to work around the clock to at least have roadways become passable as soon as possible. Tuesday’s winter storm landed approximately 4 inches of snow in the resort area. With sustained winds at 20 to 30 mph, and gusts upward of 45 … READ MORE
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Ferries of the Eastern Shore
We recently took a trip over the Upper Ferry, crossing a small stretch of the Wicomico River on the edges of Salisbury. On our brief but scenic journey, we wondered where we could find other spots on the Eastern Shore to get this same picturesque view from the water. Our short river expedition provided a peaceful detour down a back road and across the water. Due to state funding, … READ MORE -
School Officials Explain How Weather Closures Decided; Tuesday Closure Defended
NEWARK — The Tuesday night snowstorm followed by single-digit temperatures for much of the week led to a mid-winter break for Worcester County schools this week, but the decision-making process is complicated and not always popular, according to school officials. With an ominous forecast calling for a major winter storm and as much as four to eight inches of snow and high winds in the local area starting Tuesday … READ MORE
