Decatur Students speak at RWWC function

Two local students, Jacob Mitrecic, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, and Zack Keiser, an eighth-grader at Stephen Decatur Middle School, recently gave speeches at the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) function. Pictured, from left, RWWC President Ann Lutz, Mitrecic, Keiser and Irene Ruscigno, first-vice president

Students Volunteer at Diakonia

Teacher Jamie Bartlett’s government class at Stephen Decatur High School is earning service learning credits by doing volunteer work at Diakonia. Above, Diakonia volunteer coordinator Susan Blaney, left, is pictured with students Anna Priest, Brianna Bassett, Jeffrey Freeman, Kasha Postley and Katie Blosveren. Submitted Photos

Back to School Supplies Donated in Pittsville

As part of its campaign for the new school year, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley (A/SCD) has recently donated “Back to School” supplies to the Pittsville Elementary and Middle School. Pictured, from left, are Valerie Hughes, guidance counselor; Teresa Stout, A/SCD customer service agent; Laura Deeley Bren, A/SCD President; and Michael Cody, Principal.

Businesses Brace For Economic Fallout

OCEAN CITY – As the sting from the ongoing economic crisis starts to hit locally, some Ocean City area businesses are forging ahead, while others are merely holding on.From real estate to the retail industries, many local businesses are preparing for what one proprietor called a “guesstimated 12-24-month downward spiral”, and it seems they are… Read more »

Who’s Playing Where and When

Who’s Playing Where and When

Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Oct. 10: TBA. Saturday, Oct. 11: Pompous Pie.Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums: 410-524-1000, On the beach at 118th St.; Friday, Oct. 10: DJ Rupe, 7-10 p.m.; Every Tuesday: Dave Sherman.Clarion Hotel: 410-524-3535, 10100 Coastal… Read more »

We Remember Those Who Have Passed

We Remember Those Who Have Passed

Alton Wade “Jack” TaylorBERLIN – Alton Wade “Jack”, Taylor age 83, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 in Berlin.Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Joseph W. Taylor and Virginia Harmon Taylor. Taylor had worked as a builder and contractor. He had owned and operated Taylor Mowing Service with his son Lynn. He… Read more »

My Thoughts

My Thoughts

Insider does not understand why people plaster bumper stickers all over their nice vehicles. Time and time again, the old guy sees expensive vehicles ruined by goofy stickers. Some noticed the other day in the Wal-Mart shopping center were “Nobama”, “Proud Parent Of An Honor Student,” “Women For Palin,” “Baby On Board,” “Bush Hater,” “Vote… Read more »

New Show Eyes OC

New Show Eyes OC

New Show Eyes OCOCEAN CITY — For the first time under one roof, anyone who covets the finer things in life can visit the Coastal Style Luxury Living Show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City from Oct. 24-26.More than 60 exclusive exhibitors ranging from I.G. Burton Mercedes-Benz/BMW, Shore Appliance Connection and… Read more »