Carl Edward PragerSALISBURY — Carl Edward Prager, fondly known as Ed, 82, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Wicomico Nursing Home.Born in St. Michaels, Md., he was the son of the late Carl Edward and Mary Lou (Isner) Prager. He graduated from St. Michaels High School in the class of 1958… Read more »
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Kiwanis Club Hosts Guest Speaker
Local artist, illustrator and cartoonist, Jim Adcock, known for his Ocean City and Eastern Shore art, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing is pictured with Adcock.
247th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps Celebrated
The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League celebrated the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps last month at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. A highlight of the day was a $5,000 check presentation to Brian Morrison, Founder of “Believe in Tomorrow” children’s foundation. The funds were generated at the detachment’s ongoing… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 9, 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 »
OC Lioness Lions Club Donates to Town Cats
At a recent meeting, Liz Scott of Town Cats was presented with a donation from the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club by President Bev Topfer. Town Cats is an organization that rescues homeless cats, gives them all necessary medical treatments such as spaying/neutering , shots, blood tests, deworming and flea treatments. The cats are then… Read more »
Cops & Courts – December 9, 2022
Hit-and Run SpreeOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested last weekend for fleeing the scene after striking a vehicle with a family in it, then running over a median and a town-owned Christmas tree and finally striking three vehicles in a parking lot.Around 6:40 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »
Obituaries – December 9, 2022
Lawrence William GisrielSELBYVILLE — Lawrence William Gisriel, age 75, of Selbyville, Del., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at home. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of William Gisriel and the late Audrey (Redifer) Gisriel.He had worked for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Md. for 33 years.He is survived by his father, William… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 9, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. But if you do, you could risk losing out on a future opportunity.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Bovine’s creative forces start revving up as you plan for the upcoming… Read more »
DAR Presented a Distinguished Citizen Medal
On November 21, 2022, the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a Distinguished Citizen Medal to Morris Semiatin at Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin. Semiatin, who was nominated for his service during World War II, is pictured with Chapter Regent Talley Hann and James Adkins.
RWWC Held November Dinner Meeting
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) held their November dinner meeting at Lighthouse Sound on November 17th. The guest speaker was Terris Todd of the Heritage Foundation. Pictured are Sandy Zitzer, RWWC president, Todd, and Liz Mumford, RWWC 1st vice president.