ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge… Read more »
BERLIN – The largest crowd of the summer enjoyed the Ocean Downs closing-night umbrella giveaway and fireworks show Saturday, Aug. 25.There were 3,625 fans on hand, which was the largest gathering at the Ocean Oval since closing night of 2005 when 4,175 filled the stands. In addition to 12 races, Ocean Downs presented a blanket… Read more »
My husband bringing me tea in the morning Sitting on my back porch sipping tea with my husband A gentle breeze wafting through an open window on a spring day The hum of a fan on a warm summer night Visiting a pumpkin patch on a crisp, clear autumn day Hanging out with my husband,… Read more »
BERLIN – According to 51-year-old Quintin Dennis, the most outrageous thing he has every done is “get out of shape.” Along with the 10 other active contestants of “Delmarva’s Weight Loss Challenge,” he’s working hard to get back in shape so that he can live a better and fuller life. Permanently disabled in 2001 due… Read more »
BERLIN – Governor Martin O’Malley confirmed with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week that a drought disaster declaration for the entire state of Maryland would soon formally be announced.O’Malley called Johanns yesterday for an update on Maryland’s request for a drought disaster designation. This designation, in response to O’Malley’s July 26 request… Read more »
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education has bestowed its blessing upon a private youth suicide prevention program begun by two bereaved mothers.“We are both survivor moms. Both of our sons died from suicide,” Kelly Green, co-founder of the Delmarva Chapter of the international Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, told the board Tuesday.Green explained… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Russo family, local residents and members of the business community gathered at the City Council meeting Monday night to receive a plaque recognizing their generous contributions made to Ocean City through the Angelo Russo Memorial Dive Fund.Four years after the death of their beloved son, brother and friend Angelo Russo, the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A federal employment commissioner ruled late last month the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) did discriminate against a sergeant based on age when he was bypassed for a possible promotion to lieutenant in 2006.OCPD Sgt. Dale C. Marshall filed a complaint against his employer with the federal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… Read more »
BERLIN – Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown and other state and local dignitaries joined Wor-Wic Community College board members, employees, students and friends for ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies for the new Workforce Development Center at the college campus on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Brown talked to the… Read more »
BERLIN – The 59th annual live racing meet at Ocean Downs concludes Saturday night, Aug. 25 with fireworks and an umbrella giveaway. Race fans will be treated to a fireworks display after the final race of the evening. There will be at least 10 races on the closing night card with a first-race post time… Read more »