(Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the Ocean City Police Department printed in its entirety.)OCEAN CITY — As winter break approaches, the Ocean City Police Department wants to remind parents and caregivers of the dangers children face with social media and online chat applications.The Ocean City Police Department and the Worcester County… Read more »
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Optimist Club Donated Coats to Berlin Intermediate
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated coats to Berlin Intermediate School. Bill Hickey, chairman of the coat donation program for the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, is pictured delivering the coats to Principal Amy Gallagher, middle, and school counselor Michelle Bankert.
Kiwanis Club Holds Annual Coat and Toy Drives
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City received enormous support for its annual coat and toy drive. Coat drive co-chairs, Kitty Wrench and Sue Wineke collected over 300 coats while toy drive chair, Dave Landis, collected 3 full SUV loads of toys. All toys sewer delivered to Worcester G.O.L.D. in Snow Hill for distribution.
Salvation Army Holds “Love Beyond Christmas” Campaign
Salvation Army’s “Love Beyond Christmas” campaign includes donations, gifts and bell ringing. Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association (WRSPA) donated toys and winter-wear at their November luncheon. Pictured from left to right is Michael Murray, guest, Allen Brown, WRSPA executive board, Pam Gregory, United Way representative, and Carla Duls, Maryland Retired School Personnel Association president.
What’s Your Sign? – December 15, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): At this time, you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer direct confrontations when dealing with… Read more »
Worcester Schools Proud Of Results On State Report Card
NEWARK — The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual update to the Maryland Report Card website this week, containing performance data for every school in the state, including 11 schools in Worcester County.In Worcester County, 73 percent of eligible schools earned a four-star rating with the remaining earning three-star status. In this year’s… Read more »
Pink Lady Tourney Donates Funds To AGH Women’s Health
BERLIN – The 12th Annual Ocean Pines Pink Lady Tournament, hosted by the Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association (OPLGA) and Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association (OPMGA), recently raised $5,674 for Atlantic General Women’s Imaging and the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center at Atlantic General Hospital.The funds raised by the tournament, held at the Ocean Pines Golf Club on Oct. 18, will help… Read more »
Obituaries – December 15, 2023
Richard Leonard PontonBERLIN — On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, Richard Leonard Ponton, known as Richie/Dick to many, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family including his grandson, Chase. Richie was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Rutland, VT, one of 15 children to the late Raymond S. Ponto and Marion B. (Soulia) Ponto.In his younger… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 15, 2023
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: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
Atlantic General Gearing Up For 30th Annual Penguin Swim; Registration Now Open For Charity Plunge
BERLIN – Preparations are well underway for Atlantic General Hospital’s 30th Annual Penguin Swim set for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.The plunge will once take place in front of the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel at 91st Street in Ocean City.All participants are required to register either online or in person and check in on New Year’s… Read more »