Living at the beach and not working on holiday weekendsHaving some quiet time in the mornings before the kids get upDr. Ben CarsonShort back-to-school supply listsSeeing my older son help his little brotherWhen elected officials admit mistakesThe Ocracoke FerryAn old dog’s spiritLearning from a mistakeFollowing the Williams sisters’ careersA newly paved road
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Top Driver Bragging Rights Decided On Downs’ Final Day
BERLIN – Fans lined the racetrack Friday as Ocean Downs ended its 66th season with a full card of harness racing and a fireworks show.The popular Standardbred racetrack completed its 48-day meet Friday, Sept. 4.On closing night, fans were treated to a down-to-the-wire competition between the meet’s top drivers. Though Frank Milby went into Sept…. Read more »
Students’ Film Wins At International Competition
BERLIN – A group of Worcester Preparatory School students made their film-making debut a winning one this summer, earning recognition in an international film festival.The film, created in July by four Worcester Prep students with the help of teacher Nancy Raskauskas, was honored for its use of a dialogue line and its special effects in… Read more »
OC License Readers’ Importance In Locating Wanted Fugitives Outlined
OCEAN CITY — One week after the town secured a state grant for a license plate reader (LPR) for the north end entrance to the resort and an LPR on Route 50 helped the OCPD nab suspects in a stolen car with a stolen handgun, the resort’s Police Commission got a briefing on the fairly… Read more »
A Week In Business
August Market ReviewBERLIN – The busy season may be winding down, but the local real estate market is still hot, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).CAR’s local housing statistics for August 2015 showed an overall 19.5-percent increase in contracts, or pending sales, compared to the same time last year… Read more »
OC Lions Club Awards Scholarships To Adult Students At Wor Wic Community College
For the second year, the Ocean City Lioness Club awarded scholarships to adult students at Wor Wic Community College. This year two students received $500 each towards their continuing education. Pictured, from left, are Val Vigorito and recipients Michelle Lancaster and Amy Bishop. Submitted Photos
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Robert S. “Bob” Craig (1918-2009) began his career as a lifeguard with the Ocean City Beach Patrol in 1935 and served as captain from 1946 until his retirement in 1986.Captain Craig is credited by many with molding the Ocean City Beach Patrol into the professional organization it is today. He introduced semaphore to the patrol,… Read more »
Worcester Prep Hosts Back-To-School Luncheon For Seniors
Each year Worcester Prep hosts a Back-to-School Luncheon for Seniors where they enjoy getting together to learn more about college admissions procedures, college visits, their senior trip to England, senior privileges, senior lunches and seniors as school leaders. During the luncheon a few of the 47 members of the Class of 2016 are pictured talking… Read more »
Decatur Golfers Sweep Two, Stay On Roll
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team stayed on an early season roll this week, taking first in two Bayside South conference matches, but it appears it will be neck-and-neck with Bennett and maybe even Parkside throughout the year.Bennett edged Decatur in the season’s opening match last week, but the Seahawks have come back to take… Read more »
Berlin Schedules Neighborhood Walks With Officials
BERLIN – Berlin residents will have the chance to meet their local officials and voice their concerns during a series of new events this fall.Town council members will be hosting a number of neighborhood walks in September and October. They’re hoping citizens will take advantage of the informal sessions to share their thoughts on Berlin.“I’m… Read more »