Worcester County NAACP chapter hosted newly elected Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell at its November meeting at Snow Hill Library. Pictured are NAACP members and guests, back from left, Snow Hill Mayor John Dorman, Purnell, NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis-Achonlonu, Charles Weaver and NAACP Vice President Gabe Purnell.
Suspended Sentence For Knifepoint RobberySNOW HILL — A Great Mills, Md. man, arrested in June for allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint and stealing his wallet, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 90 days, all of which was suspended.Around 8:30 p.m. on June 14, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »
Traditional Christmas songsKids who like playing an instrumentMorning workoutsLauren Glick and Melissa Alesi singing togetherThe new tree at WinterfestMarching bands in a paradeDressing up the house for ChristmasOld Saturday Night Live skitsGoing to bed earlyGiving Tuesday’s local successQuick and eventful phone calls
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 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 »
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 »
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.
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 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.
Students in Hillary Haines’ afternoon pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated the First Thanksgiving with a traditional and delicious feast.