It was an absolutely beautiful day on DelMarVa today with sunny skies and light winds and the temps in some places got to 80 degrees. It was a great day to be on the water or even outside doing anything.I mentioned in last night’s report that I was excited to be going fishing today with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Berlin Council Cuts Proposed Tax Hike To 18% With Another Increase Likely Next Year
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to cut a proposed property tax increase to 18% following weeks of public outcry.In a budget work session Monday, members of the Berlin Town Council agreed conceptually to an 18% increase—which would make the rate $.80 per $100 of assessed value — this year to be followed by a to-be-determined… Read more »
Great Day on the Lost Time
I had plans to go fishing today, but I chickened out when I felt the northeast wind and the slight chill….plus I had a meeting to go to so I had a good excuse. Today wasn’t terrible by any stretch, but it was a little chiller than it has been lately and there are some… Read more »
Decatur Baseball Clobbers Crabbers, 16-0
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team demolished Crisfield, 16-0, on Tuesday in five innings to run its current win streak to four games.The Seahawks have now won four in a row and seven out of the last eight, their last loss coming to county rival Snow Hill, 3-2, back on April 11. Last Wednesday, Decatur… Read more »
President’s Offshore Drilling Hopes Put On Hold Indefinitely
OCEAN CITY — Potentially dangerous offshore drilling for oil and natural gas has been put on hold indefinitely, resulting in a tempered celebration for coastal communities and environmental advocacy groups up and down the east coast.Recently-appointed Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt told the Wall Street Journal last week the Trump Administration’s plan to… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
In the years up to and including the 1960s, Baltimore Avenue was a mostly residential area lined with homes and boarding houses such as the Gables, pictured.This changed in the 1990s when lack of adequate parking became a serious issue in the downtown section of Ocean City. Boardwalk hotel owners began buying these properties and… Read more »
Things I Like – April 26, 2019
Walking to dinner in BerlinPlayoff game sevensKids’ Easter outfits in churchMy neighbor’s big cherry blossom tree in full bloomPeople who write computer codeLobster mac n’ cheeseSiesta Key’s fine sandWhen movie endings match the book’sSunny and dry weekendsWhen the finish line can be seen during a runHow my kids love broccoli
Select Group Of Worcester Preparatory School Students Inducted To The National Art Honor Society
A select group of Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to the National Art Honor Society on April 10, in the Guerrieri Library. Pictured, front row from left, are Emily Copeland, Abby Taylor, Maya Natesan, Ashley Laws, Jordan Campbell and Damiana Colley; second row, technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas, art teacher George Zaiser, Kelly Polk, Maria… Read more »
Students Against Destructive Decisions Group Sponsor Pre-Prom Safety Activities At Stephen Decatur High School
Stephen Decatur High School seniors Nevaeh Steward and Thelma Gault check out the driving activities with the Arrive Alive tour as part of the pre-Prom safety activities sponsored by the Students Against Destructive Decisions group.
Stephen Decatur High School Junior Jayden Johnstone Earns The Title Of Best Witness During Worcester County Mock Trial Law Day Competition
Stephen Decatur High School junior Jayden Johnstone, pictured outside the court house, earned the title of Best Witness during the Worcester County Mock Trial Law Day competition.