We Remember Those We Have Lost

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Ellsworth George MerrittBERLIN – Ellsworth George Merritt, age 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at Atlantic General Hospital.Born in Girdletree, he was the son of the late George Washington Merritt and Viola Mae Pruitt Merritt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lotus Aydelotte Merritt in 2001. He is survived by his son, Joseph… Read more »

Where To Eat Around Town

Where To Eat Around Town

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines 707 Sports bar & grille 12702 Old Bridge Road (Route 707), West Ocean City • 410-213-9507We may have changed hands, but we are still the same locally known Sports Bar in West Ocean City, and yes we are open everyday 11a.m.-2 a.m. Everything on our menu is made to… Read more »

Calender of Events

Oct. 29: Holy Savior/KC BingoDoors open 6 p.m.; games begin, 7 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Re-freshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Oct. 30: Fall Festival11 a.m.-2 p.m., Showell Elementary, Racktrack Rd. Games, food, cake walk, fire truck rides, hay rides, baked goods. Lollilop the Clown will be on hand from 11 a.m.-noon.Oct…. Read more »

GPS @ BIS

Berlin Intermediate School’s BIS and Beyond Afterschool Academies is introducing students to new technology with its GPS @ BIS Academy.  Sponsored by Ms. Bennett, Mrs. Thaw and Mrs. Chapman, the students will use new GPS systems to plot and find various locations around the campus. Showing off their treasures are Michael Tinelli, Zach Davis, William… Read more »

SHES Kicks Off Reading Social

Snow Hill Elementary School’s 21st Century Haven House After School Tutorial Program kicked off its first Reading Social earlier this month.  Throughout the afternoon, parents, teachers and staff members read books to children. Above, first grade students Brianah Shockley and Makayla Elliott listen as Haven House staff member Gloria Waters reads to them. 

WPS Students Commended By JHU

Among the Worcester Prep students commended by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth were brothers Jordan and Jamie Welch. The boys, in Grades 6 and 9, were honored at JHU’s Shriver Hall for their high scores in state testing. They are the sons of Patricia and Edward Welch of Ocean Pines. 

BIS Studying Ancient Civilizations

Fifth grade students at Berlin Intermediate School, in Susan Cropper’s Social Studies class, are studying ancient civilizations.  Children learned about and drew Petroglyphs and learned about a game called the Woodlands bowl game. Students used petroglyphs and beans to play this game of chance. Here are Alyssa Brooks, Lindsey Laughlin and Madison Elman. 

BES Becomes “The Polishing Police”

The fourth graders at Buckingham Elementary School became “The Polishing Police” as they finalized their writing piece of the day. Students pictured with teacher Heather Robins are Tara Smith, Jessina Almazon, Alexander Gaddis, Lauren Barrett and Josie Bahn.