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Local Artists Paint Downtown Ocean City Utility Boxes
The latest completed utility box has been painted in downtown Ocean City by local artists Jamie and Alexandra Jacobs of TC Studios. This project, sponsored by Trimper Amusements, was located at S. Division Street and S. Baltimore Avenue and highlights the famous Hershell-Spillman Carousel at Trimper Rides & Amusements. PPG Paints of 8th Street in… Read more »
Worcester Prep Art Students Place In Every Category Of “2017 Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest”
Worcester Prep art students placed in every category of Grades 1-12 in the “2017 Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest,” which connected student and canine through artistic expression. Winners were selected based on their interpretation of “Dogs, Man’s Best friend” by a panel of judges that included local artists, art educators and AKC judges. Students in… Read more »
Worcester County Finance Team Awarded Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting
The Worcester County Commissioners applauded the County finance team for being awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the ninth consecutive year. Finance team members pictured include Enterprise Fund Controller Jessica Wilson, Budget Officer Kathy Whited, Budget Accountant Kim Reynolds, and Assistant Finance Officer Jennifer Swanton;… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate Students Encouraged To Dress As Twins To Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Riley Nagler and Ella Gaddis dressed up as twins to celebrate Red Ribbon Week at Berlin Intermediate School. The students were encouraged to dress as twins to “pair up against drugs.” Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign to educate students about the harmful effects of tobacco/alcohol and drug abuse.
Republican Women Of Worcester County Enjoy OC Christmas Parade
The Republican Women of Worcester County had a great time in the Ocean City Christmas parade, “Bringing Home The Tree.” Pictured are RWWC members Cheryl Jacobs, Barbara Weitzel, Beverly Bigler Vanessa Alban & daughter Ruthie, Ann Lutz, Rosemary McAleer and Susan Hogan.
Star Charities All Volunteers Donate To Ocean Pines Friends Of The Library
Star Charities All Volunteers donated $350 to the Ocean Pines Friends of the Library. Representing the Ocean Pines Friends of the Library was Paulette Mari, left, accepting the check from Star Charities Director Anna Foultz.
OC Elementary Pre-K Students Celebrate First Thanksgiving
Students in Hillary Haines’ afternoon pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated the First Thanksgiving with a traditional and delicious feast.
We Remember Those We Have Lost – December 8, 2017
Carole Collins JonesBERLIN — Carole Collins Jones, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Grover Collins Jr. and Virginia Ringler Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Jones, and a sister, Joan Collins. She is survived by… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 8, 2017
Dec. 8: Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Lobby Sales Dec. 8: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Everything $6 (necklaces, rings, shawls, watches, glasses, hats and gift ideas). Main Lobby, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Fundraiser with proceeds to benefit Atlantic General Hospital. 410-641-1100.Dec. 8: Putt Putt With Santa 5:30 p.m.: Doors open and registration begins; 6:30 p.m.: Shotgun start. Old… Read more »