The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently recognized several community volunteers for their outstanding service to veterans at a recent luncheon meeting. Pictured, from left, are General Levin Winder Chapter DAR Service for Veterans Committee Chair Janet Cassidy, honorees Geri Palmer and Pamela Egnatovich and Regent Patricia Ayers.
OCEAN CITY — A local woman faces first-degree assault and other serious charges this week after allegedly first bashing her ex-boyfriend over the head with a liquor bottle before threatening to kill him with a knife while he was still dazed.Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to an… Read more »
NEWARK – Former teacher Bill Gordy has been selected to lead the school board as president of the Worcester County Board of Education.Gordy, who joined the school board in 2014, was elected to hold the seat of president at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Longtime board member Doug Dryden was chosen to serve as vice president.“It is… Read more »
Receiving the December 2016 Kiwanian of the Month Award is Carolyn Dryzga, left, from Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis Club President Barb Peletier.
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in several strong performances at last week’s Bayside Conference meet at Parkside High School on Wednesday.On the girls’ side, in the 1,600, Dori Krasner finished 10th overall, while Peyton Dunham finished seventh in the 3,200. In the 500, Claire Billings was fourth while Alyssa Romano finished seventh…. Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team outlasted pesky Gunston, 50-46, at home on Monday to improve to 7-4 on the season.Gunston got out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first before Worcester tied it a 5-5 on baskets by Brendan Miller and Patrick Petrera. The Herons scored on a layup, but Worcester’s Tucker… Read more »
NEWARK – Officials with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) contributed $5,000 to Worcester Technical High School’s (WTHS) Hospitality and Tourism Management program last week.Susan Jones, executive director for the OCHMRA, said this donation will be the association’s first reoccurring contribution to the school’s program since its formation in recent years.Prior to the program’s genesis,… Read more »
Armed Robbery Suspects SoughtBERLIN — The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) continues to investigate a roadside armed robbery near Showell.The alleged incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 8 when a victim was forced to pull onto the shoulder on southbound Route 113 near Route 589 in Showell. The vehicle, described as a dark-colored… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials last week agreed to provide gates around dumpsters at the Northside Park facility after area residents complained about their relocation.During the Jan. 10 Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said some dumpsters at Northside Park had been relocated when it was learned some commercial businesses… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team did well in its own War on the Shore tournament last weekend, finishing ninth overall while placing several individual wrestlers in their respective weight classes.The top individual placer for Decatur was Andy McKahan at 145, who finished second overall. McKahan beat Sam Casalvera of Middletown in his opener, beat… Read more »