OCEAN CITY — The Church of the Holy Spirit is having a Quarter Auction at the church on Aug. 21.For those of you who have never been to a quarter auction, you are missing a lot of fun. You buy a paddle (or two, or more) and then bid on items offered at one, two,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Grant Provided Local Teachers With More Mental Health Training
BERLIN – Officials at Stephen Decatur Middle School believe increased training will help teachers accommodate students’ growing mental health needs.Principal Lynne Barton shared her school’s approach to better serving the rising number of students dealing with mental health concerns at a meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education last week.“Our objective was to increase… Read more »
Obituaries – July 26, 2019
Barbara Lynn HoweBERLIN — Barbara Lynn Howe went home to the Lord on July 15, 2019. With her family by her side, she lost her long brave battle with lung disease at her home in Maryland.Born to Gertrude and Earle Geyer on Jan. 8, 1942 in Darby, Pa., Barbara graduated from Haverford High School in… Read more »
Bakers Presented With Outstanding New Rotarian Award
Outgoing Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron, left, presented Sonia and Frank Baker with an Outstanding New Rotarian Award for their outstanding efforts, contributions and dedication to their club in their first two years as members.
Worcester Prep Announces New Kindergarten Team
BERLIN – Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) has announced the addition of a second section of kindergarten to the Lower School this fall.The two classes will be led by the dynamic and experienced teaching team of Kelley Burton and Heather Dennis along with Kindergarten Assistant Brittany Flurer. The WPS kindergarten program is renowned for its small… Read more »
Host Families Sought For Student Exchange Programs
OCEAN CITY — ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with community high schools around the country, are looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan.ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English… Read more »
Potential Park Amphitheater Estimates Reviewed
BERLIN – The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee continues to explore plans for an amphitheater at the public space.Though the park remains closed following a chemical spill on the site, the advisory committee met last week to continue ongoing discussions of plans for the property’s future. Committee members talked about plans for a community bonfire… Read more »
6th Annual Big Fish Classic Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 6th Annual Big Fish Classic got underway on Friday with the first of two 32-hour fishing segments in search of the largest fish of any species.The Big Fish Classic is being held on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The Big Fish… Read more »
Museum Society Awards Hurley Memorial Scholarship
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Museum Society recently awarded Stephen Decatur graduate Brett Berquist with the George & Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Berquist will be attending Salisbury University in the fall with an interest in business.Applicants are asked to write an essay on a historical Worcester County individual who… Read more »
Wicomico Joins Worcester In Sprinkler Opposition
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to support proposed legislation that would allow jurisdictions to opt out of statewide sprinkler requirements in new single-family homes.Last week, the Wicomico County Council unanimously agreed to send a letter of support to state representatives regarding local amendments to fire sprinkler system provisions.In May, the Worcester… Read more »