Students in Andrese Foreman’s third grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently completed a fossils unit during reading class. Learning about fossils and how they form, sparked students’ interest to learn more about dinosaurs. As a follow up, each student chose a dinosaur and became an expert on it creating a poster.
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Worcester County Garden Club Hold Wellness Presentation
The Worcester County Garden Club recently had a presentation by Lisa Massie, DPT, about her “Evolving with Motion” program. The program promotes physical therapy and wellness and members were given tips on how to prevent injuries when gardening. Pictured from left to right Worcester County Garden Club First Vice President Joan LaHayne, Massie, and Worcester… Read more »
American Legion Members Received Service Awards
Two long-time members of the American Legion Post 166 Color Guard received service awards during the Veterans Day ceremonies November 11. Glen Reely, Captain of the unit, and Johan Nykvist were recognized.Pictured from left to right are Tom Wengert, Post 166 Commander, Johan Nykvist, Color Guard Captain Glen Reely, and Post 166 member Robert Smith,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 2, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your work requires increased effort during the next few days. But it all will pay off down the line. Things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and/or friends.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your genuine concern for others could prompt you to promise more than you… Read more »
Ocean City Hosting 39th Annual Parade
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is hosting the 39th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade along Coastal Highway on Saturday, Dec. 3.The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the judges’ stand at 120th Street. The event will feature more than 60… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 2, 2022
Branding ConcernsEditor:I would like to comment on the new “branding” campaign for Ocean City. It is impossible for me to disagree with the position of the Ocean City Advertising Agency owner Paul Jankovic in the ongoing dialogue with the mayor. I think the new branding campaign is totally inadequate and inane. The Smiley Face, really?I… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 2, 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 Elementary Students Learn Thanksgiving Traditions
Students in Beverley Thompson’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School have been learning about Thanksgiving traditions. The students read about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and learned how all the parade balloons are made. They demonstrated their learning, by becoming balloon designers and creating their own balloons to parade around the school. Pictured, from… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – November 25, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts…. Read more »
Cops & Courts – November 25, 2022
Hit-and-Run ArrestOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested for hit-and-run last week after allegedly colliding with another vehicle and leaving the scene.Around 11 p.m. last Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 8th Street and Philadelphia Avenue for a reported hit-and-run collision that had already occurred…. Read more »