On Sunday, March 19, a crowd gathered for the Consecration Service for the recently expanded Shepherd’s Nook and Sarah’s Pantry at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. The 1,700-square-foot expansion provides a private entrance for food distribution and storage, a massive clothing sorting area, second floor storage and more than double the amount of retail… Read more »
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Worcester County Commissioners Proclaim March As Women’s History Month
The Worcester County Commissioners last week proclaimed March as Women’s History Month in Worcester to recognize the contributions of women to the economic, cultural and social vitality of the county. Above, County Commissioner Diana Purnell presents the proclamation to Commission for Women Chair Eloise Henry-Gordy.
Ashcraft Wins Fourth Place In Maryland-Delaware-DC State Association Americanism Contest
Coastal Association Of Realtors Chooses Three Finalist For Fair Housing Calendar Contest
After receiving nearly 100 submissions, the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) has chosen three finalists, one from each of the three Lower Shore counties, in this year’s Fair Housing calendar contest. The three finalists’ artwork will be forwarded to the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) for possible inclusion in the statewide Fair Housing Month calendar…. Read more »
Ocean City Elementary Second-Graders Explore Geometric Shapes
Ravens Roost 44 Presents $500 Donation To Vietnam Veterans Of America
Last week, Eric Waterman, president of Ravens Roost 44 in Ocean City, presented a donation of $500 to Vietnam Veterans of America Ocean City Chapter President Nelson Kelly to help fund a memorial bench dedicated to Barry Howard Berger, the only Ocean City native to lose his life in the Vietnam War. There will be… Read more »
Emily Sandt And Shiloh Ponds Winners Of Elks Club Americanism Contest
Berlin Intermediate School sixth-graders Emily Sandt and Shiloh Ponds were the winners of the Elks Club Americanism contest. Ponds won the essay portion with an essay on the question “Why is it important to vote?” while Sandt won the poster contest for drawing her favorite American symbol the Statue of Liberty.
Cops And Courts – March 17, 2017
Speeding Stop Nets Gun ArrestOCEAN CITY – A Laurel, Del., man was arrested last weekend on drunk-driving and weapons charges after getting pulled over for speeding at over 70 mph across the Route 50 bridge.Around 6:30 p.m. last Sunday, a Maryland State Police trooper was conducting radar enforcement in the area of the Route 50… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – March 17, 2017
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat &… Read more »
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Executive Board Recognizes Jesse Turner
The Germantown School Community Heritage Center Executive Board recently recognized Jesse Turner’s 68 years of service to the Berlin community. Pictured from left are Barbara Purnell, Victor Smack, Patricia Warren, Mary Jane Purnell, Ruby Purnell, Carolyn Fassett and Thomas Pitts with Turner seated in front.