BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team got back in the win column last weekend, thrashing visiting Kent Island, 35-7, on Friday to improve to 2-1 on the young season.The Seahawks set the tone early against the Buccaneers, scoring a touchdown just over four minutes into the game on a four-yard pass from quarterback Tim Donnelly… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Mallards Snuff Dragons to Stay Unbeaten
BERLIN- Things couldn’t be much better for Worcester Prep’s men’s varsity soccer team right now with the Mallards beating old rival Salisbury School, 4-0, this week to remain unbeaten on the season and one of their own being named among the top 100 young players in the country.On Tuesday, the Mallards cruised by Salisbury School,… Read more »
Buxy’s, Schell Bros. Lead Flag League
OCEAN CITY- Defending champion Buxy’s Salty Dog has jumped out to an early lead in the standings in the Ocean City Recreation and Park’s Department’s fall flag football league after winning its first two games, but the team currently shares the top spot with a relative newcomer in the action.Buxy’s has won the title for… Read more »
Berlin Youth Football Teams Split Pair
BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins of the Salvation Army Youth Football League rolled in their home opener last week, trouncing the visiting Chincoteague Colts, 47-0, to improve to 1-1 on the young season.After falling to rival Salisbury in the season opener on the road, the Berlin Dolphins came out strong against Chincoteague in the home opener… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might need to get more facts to help you work out those problems with your new project. As always, a friendly approach shows the charming Arian at his or her persuasive best.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Information is what energizes ambition, and this is a good time… Read more »
Friday, September 26th–Two Nabbed For Beach Thefts
OCEAN CITY – Two suspects wanted in connection with a rash of thefts on the beach this summer were arrested this week in Wilmington, Del. and await extradition to Worcester County to face several charges.Back in July, Ocean City police began investigating two separate thefts that occurred on the beach. In both cases, the suspects… Read more »
Friday, September 26th- Route 589 Future Discussed
BERLIN – The dualization of Route 589 may be further away than ever with the recent decision by the state of Maryland to defer a lengthy list of planned highway projects, but State Highway Administration planners went ahead with a Route 589 open house last week.The well-attended event at Stephen Decatur Middle School offered maps,… Read more »
Friday, September 26–Metal Detector Finds Explosive Device
OCEAN CITY – An individual using a metal detector on the beach in front of the Atlantis condominium around 103rd Street this week discovered an unusual find, an explosive device that was later destroyed by members of the resort’s bomb squad.Shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday, an individual combing the beach with a metal detector… Read more »
Friday, September 26th-Berlin’s Brittingham Secures 6th Term
BERLIN – With no opponent running against him, Berlin Councilman Elroy Brittingham will begin his sixth term on the town council this year.Brittingham, who had considered leaving his District III town council seat if an opponent challenged him, filed to run on the last day possible.“That was kind of a surprise to me,” Brittingham said… Read more »
A Week In Business
Bank Declares DividendBERLIN – Reese Cropper, Jr., chairman of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc., recently announced that the Board of Directors declared a $1.30 per share special cash dividend to shareholders of record date Sept. 5. This special dividend was paid on Sept. 16.“We are pleased to report that our company earnings, through mid-2008, continue… Read more »