A contingent of Stephen Decatur varsity football players turned in strong performances for the South team last week in the Eastern Shore Bowl. Established in 2008, the Eastern Shore Bowl is a showcase event for senior players from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Pictured above are the Decatur representatives in the game with their coaches. For… Read more »
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A Week In Business – December 16, 2022
Testing AvailableOCEAN PINES – TidalHealth and our lab team are pleased to announce that EKG testing is now available at TidalHealth FamilyLab, Ocean Pines at 11101 Cathage Road.EKG testing records electrical signals from the heart to detect a variety of different conditions. It is often included with lab testing for pre-surgical purposes, meaning a physician… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 16, 2022
Challenges For Worcester CountyEditor:Elections were recently completed in Ocean City, and Worcester County and the contrast between the two remains starkly in my mind. Although I got in Ocean City in 1954 this past election was the first time, I was directly involved with county politics and politicians. The petition on the sports complex put… Read more »
Local Musician Participates in Continuing Promise 2022
Musician 3rd Class Daniel Caton, from Berlin, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band, attached to hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) for Continuing Promise 2022, practices music at the Mauricio Baez Cultural Center with students from the National Conservatory of Music and the National System of Free Schools in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dec. 1,… Read more »
WRSPA Gives to Fenix Youth Project Inc.
Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association (WRSPA) shared gift cards and socks with twelve homeless adolescents from the Fenix Youth Project Inc. Pictured is Amber Green, Fenix Youth Project Inc. director, receiving the holiday gifts from Judy Davis, community service lead for WRSPA.
Resort Offering Two Fireworks Displays On New Year’s Eve
OCEAN CITY – There will be two opportunities to ring in the New Year in Ocean City with fireworks and fun for all ages at two locations.Uptown residents and visitors can enjoy Winterfest of Lights, with a countdown and fireworks at midnight. Northside Park Winterfest of Lights will stay open until 11:30 p.m. for the… Read more »
Optimist Club Donates to Toys for Tots
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club presented a check for $5,000 to Toys for Tots in Worcester County. Pictured is Bill Hickey, past president, Dena Holloway, coordinator, Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, and Christina Dolomount Brown, president.
Things To Do Around Town – December 16, 2022
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m…. Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 16, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your work on a recent job assignment is impressive and sure to be noticed. Meanwhile, expect to receive news about an upcoming holiday event you won’t want to miss.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Saving the world one person at a time is what you were born to do…. Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Decorates Holiday Tree
On November 29, five Worcester County Garden Club members traveled to Annapolis and decorated a holiday tree using horticulture grown in member gardens and deer antlers found in Worcester County. Pictured from left to right are Jan King, Pat Arata, First Lady Yumi Hogan, Suzy Young, Joanne Kirby and Mary Ellen Jefferson. (Photo courtesy of… Read more »