Lower Shore CASA, a division of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, has announced the appointment of three new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), to the program. CASA volunteers advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and who, through no fault of their own, end up in the court system. Pictured, from left,… Read more »
BERLIN – The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation donated a generous $100,000 towards the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future.The foundation designated the funds to “The Perdue Inpatient Care Family Center,” a waiting room that will be created within the modernization of the inpatient care area on the second floor of Atlantic General Hospital.“Atlantic… Read more »
Students in Sheri Ward’s sixth grade science class at Berlin Intermediate School investigated different types of thermal energy transfer last week. Amber Stant, Sophia Robles and Coilin Gallagher observed how light energy heats air molecules and causes them to rise in convection currents.
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following… Read more »
Seaside Christian Academy students celebrate Fire Safety Week 2018 by receiving fire safety instructions from the Ocean City Fire Department.
OCEAN CITY — With the bids expected early this month, the second phase of the Boardwalk access control project is expected to begin in December and be completed before the start of the next summer season.Ocean City wants to ramp up security in the form of vehicle access controls on the Boardwalk after several high-profile… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Sergeant Mark Paddack was feted with a special retirement ceremony this week after a remarkable 28-year of “boots on the ground” with the department.Paddack began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal officer in 1989 and was hired as full-time officer in 1990. Over the… Read more »
BERLIN — A local resident got a rare opportunity last week to name an aging wild horse on Assateague, but there are ample chances upcoming to name the latest additions to the population of the island’s most famed residents.During Berlin’s Octoberfest celebration along Main Street last weekend, Sally Hawkins of Bishopville took a chance on… Read more »
Darren Lee RobertsCANTON, Ga. — Darren Lee Roberts, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Ga. with his family on Oct. 2, 2018.The Darren Roberts Celebration of Life Gathering, hosted by Todd Wampler, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 until 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials have employed border collies in an effort to keep Canada geese away.In early October, the association contracted with Maryland Geese Control, which prides itself for providing a “safe and environmentally friendly” way to control nuisance geese. The company uses highly trained border collies to harass the geese, encouraging… Read more »