OCEAN CITY — A Federalsburg man, charged in November with drunk-driving and other counts after an early morning joy ride through the dunes in north Ocean City, pleaded guilty last week to driving under the influence and was placed on probation and fined.Around 5:50 a.m. on Nov. 5, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Rotary Club Of Salisbury Provides Additional $3,500 To Lifetime Wells International
The Rotary Club of Salisbury recently provided an additional $3,500 to Lifetime Wells International to dig a second well for a small village in Ghana. The money comes from both the club and a Rotary District 7630 District Grant. The club has supported a similar well project previously and is working currently to secure funds… Read more »
Nontypical Hangs On To Take Club Tourney
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 5th Annual Rockfish Tournament is in the books with the crew on the Nontypical weighing the winner early in the nine-day event and hanging on to capture the biggest payout.The Marlin Club’s fifth annual rockfish tournament got underway on December 9 and ran through last Sunday, December 17…. Read more »
Decatur Students Complete Financial Literacy Course
BERLIN — A bumper crop of fiscally responsible students emerged from Stephen Decatur last week with certifications after completing a rigorous financial literacy course at the Berlin high school.More than 40 Stephen Decatur High School students last week received their official certifications after completing the financial literacy program provided by EverFi Inc. and sponsored by… Read more »
Fager’s Island Conducts Successful Christmas Food And Toy Drive
Fager’s Island conducted another successful collection for the Ocean City Police Department’s Christmas Food and Toy Drive. Pictured, from left, with a few of the donated items are Fager’s Island staff members Paul Corbett, Dee Gabriel, Bea Huber, Lynnette Newberry, Frank Cascio, Byron Atkinson and Gretchen Collins. Submitted Photos
Ocean City Elementary Kindergarten Students Visited By Nurses From Atlantic General Hospital
Kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School were treated to a visit from the nurses at Atlantic General Hospital. The students were shown hospital equipment and discussed the different jobs people have at a hospital. Pictured are Favara Harkness, nurse Denise Esham, Declan Solito, and OCES teacher Christine Lieb dressed in scrubs.
Worcester Girls Dismantle Old Rival
BERLIN- In a rivalry marked by close, dramatic games including last year’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship, the Worcester Prep girls’ varsity basketball team last week trounced Saints Peter and Paul, 49-11.It’s usually a knock-down, drag-out affair when the Mallards face the Sabres in any sport and basketball has produced more than its… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Collect Two More Wins
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team collected two more wins in a dual meet with Colonel Richardson and St. Michael’s last week to improve to 4-0 on the season.Against Colonel Richardson, Decatur’s Shamar Baines beat Tom Burke at 106 and Jagger Clapsadle beat Zach Stanley at 113. Decatur’s Keegan Mitchell beat Ryan Jester at 120… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School National Honor Society Sponsors “Pajama Drive”
To help make the holidays a little warmer for those less fortunate in the community, the Worcester Preparatory School National Honor Society sponsored a “Pajama Drive” for the Pajama Program Eastern Shore Chapter. Upper School students collected more than 150 pairs of pajamas which will be distributed in the tri-county area. Above, Pajama Program volunteer… Read more »
WPS Volunteers Sponsor Gift Drive To Collect Presents For Worcester County G.O.L.D.
WPS Volunteers, a community service oriented group at the Berlin school, sponsored a gift drive to collect presents for Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a non-profit organization that provides financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care. On Dec. 18, Upper School Volunteer Club members gather to load… Read more »