OCEAN CITY — Tuesday’s primary results wielded mediocre voter turnout and few surprises in the Old Line State as Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton scored big wins.Trump, fresh off appearances on the Eastern Shore and Delaware, crushed Ted Cruz and John Kasich taking 55% of the vote in Maryland and 73% of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2016
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Lillian Taylor TownsendOCEAN CITY — Lillian Taylor Townsend, age 98, died on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Susan Rynehart Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Francis J. Townsend, Jr. in 2001. She… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures April 29, 2016
Pulling off yard work and other household chores with our sons trying to help is always interesting.A few weekends ago, after being put off all winter, Pam and I went about emptying a shed in our yard in the hopes of being able to throw out or give away half of the contents we never… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Decatur Grad Supports Hosting Trump RallyEditor:Incredible excitement filled Worcester County and surrounding areas when it became known that Presidential candidate Donald Trump would be holding a rally at Stephen Decatur High School this past Wednesday. Some expressed their dissatisfaction before his arrival, with some calling for the school to not rent their facilities out. Nonetheless, a… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You are aware of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty667-401-9119OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BaySat & Sun 10-5Condos, Townhomes,Single Family HomesLuxury Resort LivingTerry RileyVantage Resort Realty443-880-0512OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1602 Philadelphia Ave#111 Fri-Sun 10-4New… Read more »
Things I Like
Dropping my kids off at schoolWill Smith in ‘Concussion’Sounds of children at play in the distanceRunning the railroad track in BerlinJimmy Fallon’s “Thank You Notes”When my old dog does his best to run fastWitty sports columnistsWhen friends have a babyOvernight trips for a concertA grill full of burgers and hot dogsPicking my kids up from… Read more »
Former Worcester State’s Attorney Looks Back On Career As Local Prosecutor Before Relocating Out West
BERLIN — To say that current Wicomico County Assistant State’s Attorney and former Worcester County State’s Attorney Joel Todd has longstanding local roots is a vast understatement. His family can be traced back in Worcester County to 1743, just one year after the county was officially founded.Yet, Todd, who was involved in trying some of… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKFriday, April 29: DJ Soulfinger, 10 p.m.Satruday, April 30: Olds Cool, 9 p.m.Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelCall For InformationAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, April 29: Frankie MoranEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. Visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown… Read more »