In October, Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 hosted a Court of Honor. During the event, Jace Rabon, pictured with his parents, was presented his Eagle Scout merit award at by Scoutmaster Clint Bickford. Rabon is a member of Boy Scout Troop 225, which is sponsored by the lodge.
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Wicomico County Department of Corrections Officers Graduated
Officers from the Wicomico County Department of Corrections who graduated in the 115th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are shown in the front row, from left, Geremiah Ballard, Tyrel Douglas and Van Taylor Jr. In the back row, from left, are Kevin Trader Jr…. Read more »
1st Pumpkin Putt Benefits JAES
OCEAN CITY – Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) raised just over $7,500 at its inaugural Pumpkin Putt event on Oct. 27 at Embers Island Miniature Golf in Ocean City.The funds will go toward ensuring students in Worcester County continue to receive JA programs.“The first-annual JA Pumpkin Putt was a huge success for JA,… Read more »
Cops & Courts – November 4, 2022
Locals Arrested For AssaultOCEAN CITY — A local couple was arrested last weekend after an alleged fight in a downtown hotel room when each claimed the other had assaulted themselves.Around 4:25 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a Boardwalk hotel for a reported domestic dispute that had already occurred…. Read more »
Annual Scenic Film Festival Tickets Now Available
BERLIN — For the 12th consecutive year, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and the Assateague Coastkeeper will bring the internationally recognized Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) to Seacrets.The WSFF focuses on films that both celebrate the splendor of the planet and speak to environmental concerns Earth faces. Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – November 4, 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 »
WPS “Head of School for a Day” Awarded
Worcester Prep seventh grader Chase Thompson acted as Head of School on Oct. 14. His parents purchased “Head of School for a Day” during the annual WPS Gala fundraiser auction in April. As Head of School, his schedule was busy with leadership meetings, visiting classrooms, touring campus, and security and athletic field checks. His fellow… Read more »
Appointees Named To Police Accountability Board
BERLIN — The Worcester County Commissioners appointed representatives from across the county to serve on the newly-established civilian Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC), which were implemented under the Maryland Police Accountability Act, a state law that became effective in July.The seven-member PAB appointed by the commissioners includes Chair Gregory Tate, Vice… Read more »
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Hosted Guest Speaker
Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Louis Taylor was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Taylor, right, is pictured with Bob Wolfing, the club’s president.
A Week In Business – October 28, 2022
Directors NamedSALISBURY – Salisbury University’s Student Affairs Office recently welcomed three new directors: Lindsey Parker, director of student health services; Tim Johnson, director of the Guerrieri Student Union and student involvement; and Clare Tauriello, interim director of career services.“All three of these professionals have strong backgrounds in higher education and in their respective fields,” said… Read more »