BERLIN – The community is again invited to “help sink child abuse” as a local advocacy group hosts its annual fundraiser.Worcester County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program (CASA) has started preparations for its annual May fundraiser. The CASA Pirate Party, in its eighth year, will take place May 20 at Sunset Grille. A rain date… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Poultry Litter Debate Intensifies Across Maryland With Proposed Legislation
ANNAPOLIS – The House and Senate versions of the controversial Poultry Litter Management Act (PLMA) had preliminary hearings in Annapolis this week, as both sides continue to debate whom should be held responsible for the hundreds of millions of tons of waste chickens grown on the Eastern Shore create each year.The poultry industry and its… Read more »
OC Elementary Kindergarten Students Research George Washington And Abraham Lincoln To Celebrate President’s Day
Savanna Morgan’s kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School researched George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to celebrate President’s Day. Pictured from left to right are: Katherine Conway, Reid Anecharico, Aiden Backof and Lily Rados.
Worcester County Commission For Women Committee Plan For Women’s History Month Luncheon
The Worcester County Commission for Women committee met recently at the library to plan for the Women’s History Month luncheon. The co-chairs of the event are Carol Rose, front row, second from left and Cheryl Jacobs, front on the right. They are pictured with other committee members. The luncheon will take place March 16 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau… Read more »
Showell Elementary Third Graders Celebrate Writer’s Workshop
Showell Elementary third grade student Andrew Larson celebrates Writer’s Workshop by sharing his nonfiction book with his classmates.
Decatur Swimmers Solid In State Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swimming teams were solid last weekend in the state championship meet with both the boys and girls finishing near the middle of the pack in the team scores.The Seahawks had individual swimmers in several events on both the boys’ and girls’ sides along with the relays. The Decatur boys finished 14th… Read more »
Star Charities Presents $6,600 Check To The VFW And Wounded Soldiers
Star Charities Director Anna Foultz and her group of volunteers presented a check for $6,600 to the VFW and Wounded Soldiers on Feb. 19 at the Ocean Pines library. The check represents proceeds from the Beef and Beer event in January. Pictured, from left, are Janet Donaway, Sandy McAbee, Peggy Rumberg, Gilly Foultz, Robin Beall, Lee… Read more »
AGH Thrift Shop Marks 10-Year Anniversary
BERLIN – Community members gathered yesterday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Shop.The thrift shop, located in the Berlin Shopping Center on Old Ocean City Boulevard, has raised more than $1.5 million for the hospital during the past decade.“It’s been great for the community and it’s been great for us,”… Read more »
Pineeer Craft Club Selects Luz Castillo As “Crafter Of The Month”
The Pineeer Craft Club of Ocean Pines has selected Luz Castillo as the “Crafter of the Month” for February. She has lived in the Pines since 2002 when she came from her native land of the Philippines. The shop is now open year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m…. Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Members Represent Eastern Shore On Legislative Red Scarf Day
A Legislative Red Scarf Day was held this month in Annapolis. Representing the Eastern Shore were Republican Women of Worcester County members Carol Frazier, Doris Gorden, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, Mary Adair and Beth Rodier.