The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club was awarded the second-place prize from the Berlin Chamber of Commerce for selling tickets at the Berlin Oktoberfest. Pictured, left to right, are Gina Shaffer, club vice president, Ryan Nellans, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and Heather Godwin, club member.
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Kiwanis Club Supports Worcester County Students
Worcester County students have active student leadership clubs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City in five schools from elementary through high school Each school receives $500 a year in support of the student club. Last week, the check presentation was made at Berlin Intermediate School. Pictured from left to right are… Read more »
Berlin Auto Wash Donated to WCHS
During the week of Jan. 16-21, in honor of Betty White’s Birthday, Berlin Auto Wash donated $5 from every car wash to the Worcester County Humane Society. A total of $5,000 was donated to the no kill shelter. Pictured from left to right are Jason Simms, Sandy Summers (WCHS board member) and John Simms.
Committees Advances Fenwick Parking Changes To Council
FENWICK ISLAND – Proposed changes to the town’s commercial parking ratios will return to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee voted 5-1, with member Ben Waide opposed, to accept the December first reading of proposed commercial parking changes and to… Read more »
Seaside Boat Show Returns For 40th Anniversary Event
OCEAN CITY – A boat show to benefit local youth will return to Ocean City this weekend.Starting Friday and running through Sunday, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club will host its 40th annual Seaside Boat Show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Dubbed “the boat show that works for kids,” the annual fundraiser provides the… Read more »
OC Lions Club Supports Blood Bank of Delmarva
The Ocean City Lions Club supports the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Serving 19 hospitals across the peninsula, the Blood Bank saves over 20,000 lives each year. Pictured are OC Lions Club President Norm Cathell, left, and Bryan Shepherd, Blood Bank accounts manager.
Pocomoke Elementary Celebrated 100th Day
Pocomoke Elementary kindergarteners celebrated the 100th Day of School this week by writing 100 Valentines, which were delivered to the Hartley Hall Nursing Home and the 50Plus Center in Pocomoke. Submitted Photos
Things To Do Around Town – February 17, 2023
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m…. Read more »
WPS Held Annual Junior Ring Ceremony
The annual Junior Ring Ceremony took place at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) this month. It is tradition that seniors present the juniors with their rings along with a few insightful comments as to why the recipient is special to them. The Ring Ceremony is always an inspiring event showing the bond and friendship between peers. Above,… Read more »
Obituaries – February 17, 2023
Dr. Melvin FriedmanOCEAN CITY — Dr. Melvin “Maish” Friedman passed away in the comfort of his home in Ocean City surrounded by family on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at the age of 86.Melvin was universally liked and revered by his community. He lived a life filled with love, generosity, and kindness, always putting others before… Read more »