SNOW HILL — The first phase of a proposed excursion train in Worcester County is officially underway, While the move was expected, details on the feasibility study emerged this week.Anticipation is also beginning to ramp up amongst officials who see an excursion train as a way to further distinguish Worcester on the shore.It was confirmed… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Sammy Foundation Golf Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 10th Annual Sammy Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual fundraiser held in honor of a young Ocean City boy who tragically fell through the ice at Northside Park in 2003, got underway for the final time today at the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point with the associated Jam for Sam… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your honesty is, as always, admirable. But you might want to be more tactful in discussing a sensitive issue with a family member. Remember: You can give advice without giving offense.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An unexpected workplace snag should be handled quickly and efficiently so that it… Read more »
Beach Pumping’s Impact On Currents, Waves Discussed: Bach Patrol Captain Reports Research Shows No Link
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials dismissed the notion this week that there is a link between beach replenishment and swimming injuries in the ocean.Last Thursday, The Dispatch posted to Facebook a story about a victim suffering neck and back injuries on the beach near 55th Street around 1 p.m. and being transported to PRMC in… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Parent anxiety is a strong emotion, and I get a big dose of it every time my son tests for a karate belt.That’s why whenever I walk into Chesapeake Martial Arts in West Ocean City on testing night I am always sick to my stomach. Beckett, on the other hand, is quite cool about it… Read more »
A Week In Business
Seminar AttendedBERLIN – In recognizing the importance of protecting their customers’ financial investments, members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) participated in a flood insurance seminar on Thursday, July 17 at the association’s Berlin office.The seminar, which was taught by Phillip Rager, flood business development consultant with the Harleysville, Pa.-based Nationwide Insurance, focused on… Read more »
Announcements
BERLIN — The following is a compilation of press releases submitted recently to this publication regarding student achievements.• Some 98 Worcester County area students were named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2014 semester.Berlin area residents include Brandon Altvater, Elizabeth Bangert, Joshua Bargar, Andrew Baskerville, Paula Beachley, Alexandria Birckett, Brooke Brittingham,… Read more »
Inaugural Big Fish Classic Underway
OCEAN CITY- The inaugural Big Fish Classic, the newest addition to the resort area’s summer-long series of offshore fishing tournaments, gets underway today with late registration, a captain’s meeting and other festivities at host Talbot Street Pier.The tournament is new in the sense it is being held for the very first time this weekend, but… Read more »
Things I Like
Polite strangersDays when I don’t have to leave BerlinHow exhausted my kids are after a beach dayThe view from an oceanfront building’s top floorWhen carryout is just as good as eating inWaking up with a swimCoaching young kidsA night out of town every now and againLearning new local history factsBreakfast pizzasA new set of windshield… Read more »
10th Annual Kid’s Classic In The Books
OCEAN CITY- The 10th Annual Kid’s Classic fishing tournament hosted last weekend by the Ocean City Marlin Club was once again a big success with fish of all species and sizes caught and, more importantly, funds raised for the Wish-A-Fish Foundation.Throughout the summer, the big boys and girls get to show off their fishing skills… Read more »