OCEAN CITY – Pharmacies have evolved over the years, changing from the friendly neighborhood operation that offered personal service and a refreshing soda pop from the soda fountain to a mass of chain pharmacies that can be seen all over town. Pharmacists and long time friends Steve Marcalus and Duncan Runyon are bringing back the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2007
“No Doubt About It”
This time of year always gets me thinking and inevitably, doubting what is coming next.Once the blitzkrieg of summer starts to relent and the booming bass coming from the departing college student’s pre-owned vehicles has faded off into the distance, you find locals popping their heads out into the general population and having those “hey,… Read more »
Tuesday, August 28 – US Marshals Nab Ocean City Fugitive
OCEAN CITY – A Newark, Del. man wanted in Ocean City on manslaughter, reckless endangerment and drug distribution charges was caught last week by U.S. Marshals in Wilmington and is now awaiting extradition to Worcester County to face the charges.The U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Aaron Joseph Hrehocik, 23, of Newark, Del.,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge… Read more »
Monday, August 27 – Ocean Downs Sets Closing Night Record
BERLIN – The largest crowd of the summer enjoyed the Ocean Downs closing-night umbrella giveaway and fireworks show Saturday, Aug. 25.There were 3,625 fans on hand, which was the largest gathering at the Ocean Oval since closing night of 2005 when 4,175 filled the stands. In addition to 12 races, Ocean Downs presented a blanket… Read more »
Things We Like
My husband bringing me tea in the morning Sitting on my back porch sipping tea with my husband A gentle breeze wafting through an open window on a spring day The hum of a fan on a warm summer night Visiting a pumpkin patch on a crisp, clear autumn day Hanging out with my husband,… Read more »
Things I Like
Kids who like to read books Setting a goal and reaching it The book, “Bringing Down The House” The clumsiness of a puppy Returning a favor An entire day off with no work Switch hitters in baseball Bryan Russo’s music Opening a fresh can of tennis balls The movie “The Cider House Rules” How John… Read more »
Weight Loss Competitor Overcoming Odds
BERLIN – According to 51-year-old Quintin Dennis, the most outrageous thing he has every done is “get out of shape.” Along with the 10 other active contestants of “Delmarva’s Weight Loss Challenge,” he’s working hard to get back in shape so that he can live a better and fuller life. Permanently disabled in 2001 due… Read more »
State Drought Disaster Designation Expected
BERLIN – Governor Martin O’Malley confirmed with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week that a drought disaster declaration for the entire state of Maryland would soon formally be announced.O’Malley called Johanns yesterday for an update on Maryland’s request for a drought disaster designation. This designation, in response to O’Malley’s July 26 request… Read more »
Schools Show Support For Youth Suicide Prevention
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education has bestowed its blessing upon a private youth suicide prevention program begun by two bereaved mothers.“We are both survivor moms. Both of our sons died from suicide,” Kelly Green, co-founder of the Delmarva Chapter of the international Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, told the board Tuesday.Green explained… Read more »