Worcester Prep fourth grader Danielle Carr placed second in the 9-10 year old Division of the Steinway & Sons Washington Piano Competition in March. This was a highly competitive competition with more than 200 skilled pianists vying for a top position. Carr, pictured, and the 11 other competition winners performed a Chopin Concert Showcase at… Read more »
The historic St. Martins Church Museum Foundation held a Cocktail Reception at the beautiful historic Merry Sherwood plantation house in Berlin on April 28. It was the unveiling of Architect David Quillin’s designs of St. Martin’s future comfort stations and vestry cottage. Pictured, from left, are Arlene Page, Theresa Bruner, David Quillin, Delegate Mary Beth… Read more »
Arbor Day at Northside Park was the 29th year of celebration and planting of a tree by the Ocean City Elementary School’s second grade class. The program is sponsored by the Ocean City Beautification Committee. Pictured with Elroy the Elk, who gave Drug Awareness bags given to all attendees, were students Harper Jerns, Jessica Garcia and… Read more »
The Ocean City/Berlin Leo Club elected new officers for the 2017/2018 year. The Leo Club is a youth group sponsored by the Ocean City Lions Club and is based at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Logan Townsend, President Kennedy Duke, Vice President Hattie Brous and Secretary Hallie Friedman.
Summer of 1958Volume IVEdition 1Issue HighlightsBill’s Famous Ship Café, located at 14th Street and Synepuxent Bay, was open from 6 a.m.-2 a.m. and home to the New Bill Jim, which was billed as the “Fastest Boat in Ocean City Marlin Fleet.”A story, headlined “New Buildings, Projects Spotlight 1959 Season,” included mentions of the new Ocean City… Read more »
Buchanan Subaru in Pocomoke City presented MAC Inc., the Area Agency on Aging, with a check for $5,000 as the hometown charity recipient for Subaru’s annual Share the Love event. The funds will help to serve more than 750 seniors on the Lower Shore through the Meals on Wheels program. Pictured, from left, are Eddie… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School sophomore Jude Al-Hamad, a member of the school Connections volunteer group, organized a successful beach gear drive for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea. Teacher Laurie Chetelat is the Connections advisor.
Stephen Decatur High School students Daletez Smith, left, and Michael Hardy pose with Principal Tom Zimmer during the annual Students Thrive on Achievement and Recognition (STAR) recognition ceremony. Students earn STAR status by demonstrating significant academic improvement and the principles of the Decatur Way: pride, achievement, respect and responsibility. The Berlin-Ocean City Optimists sponsor the… Read more »
Snorting Heroin In CemeteryBISHOPVILLE — Two local men were arrested on drug charges last weekend after allegedly using heroin in the Bishopville Cemetery in the middle of the afternoon.Around 12:40 p.m. last Friday, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of the Bishopville Cemetery. During the traffic stop,… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School’s Kiwanis Builder’s Club made 25 blankets to donate to the residents of Diakonia on Mother’s and Father’s Day. Above, Diakonia’s Anna O’Neill, Builder’s Club advisor Lynne McAllorum, BIS Kiwanis Club’s Faculty advisor Jane Slotter, and students Tabitha Glenn, Barbara Hartman, Nathan Niessner, Chase Ponton, Jayden Rivera, Bryan Saucedo-Castro and Chloe Waggoner are… Read more »