Motor Vehicle Theft ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Maryland man has been charged with motor vehicle theft and other counts after allegedly taking his girlfriend’s car without her consent.Around 5:35 p.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 21st Street for a reported unauthorized use of a motor… Read more »
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A Week In Business – January 20, 2023
Town Creates New LogoSNOW HILL – After a rigorous design process, the Town of Snow Hill is proud to adopt it’s new logo.With a goal to represent the multifaceted aspects of Snow Hill’s character to its residents and visitors, the town spent an extended amount of time weighing options from design companies as well as… Read more »
Obituaries – January 20, 2023
Lakelyn Ashley DraheimBISHOPVILLE — Lakelyn Ashley Draheim passed away peacefully at her home in Bishopville on Jan. 13, 2023 after a yearlong battle with DIPG, an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer.Lakelyn was born in Salisbury on June 28, 2017 to her parents Lauren and Lance Draheim. To her family, friends and teachers, Lakelyn was… Read more »
Democratic Women’s Club Announced its 2023 Board of Directors
The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County recently announced its 2023 Board of Directors, sworn in at their December luncheon. They are, from left to right, Debi Koczen-Doyle, board member at-large, Susan Buyer, vice president, Debra Fisher-Reynolds and Mary Anne Whitcomb, co-presidents, Dana Barney, recording secretary, Sue Challis, corresponding secretary/newsletter, and Maggie Miller, treasurer.
Kiwanis Club Hosts Guest Speaker
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently heard from guest speaker Ellen Yannuzzi. Yannuzzi, who is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing, is president of the Ocena Pines Camera Club and talked to the Kiwanis members about how to take better pictures.
QBS Guild Held Volunteer Day
Quilters by the Sea (QBS) Guild held Volunteer Day on Jan. 4. Guild members helped make 175 clothing protectors for Coastal Hospice clients.Pictured from left to right, Robin Mower, QBS vice president, Maggie Miller, Coastal Hospice volunteer coordinator, Stephanie Dilworth, QBS Volunteer Day chair.
WPS Students Practiced THRIVE Theme
During December, Worcester Preparatory School students practiced ways to help each other be happy as part of this year’s THRIVE theme (Trust, Happiness, Respect, Innovation, Value and Empathy), and the Lower School was all smiles with a balloon activity. On Dec. 13, 2022, the Lower School participated in a “Happiness Activity.” Teachers started the day… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – January 13, 2023
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Friday, Jan. 13: Lennon LaRicci Saturday, Jan. 14: First ClassCork Bar Saturday, Jan. 14: TBACrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Jan. 13: Full Circle Duo Wednesday, Jan. 18: Kevin PooleCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Friday, Jan. 20:… Read more »
OC Center for the Arts Offers Class
New York resident Claire Dunphy, left, and Salisbury resident Beverly Pettus, right, show off the artwork they created in a “Pet Portraits in Pop Art” class offered at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
Kiwanis Club Hosts Local Farmer
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently heard from local farmer Carol Cross. Cross and her husband own Cross Farms, a hydroponic and conventional farming operation. Club President Bob Wolfing is pictured with Cross.