The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation held its annual 5K Run/Walk for Wor-Wic in early October. Lindsay Ford of Salisbury was the fastest female runner with a time of 21:45. At age 11, she was also among the youngest runners. Shown with Ford are Stefanie Rider, left, executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation, and Kelley Selph,… Read more »
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Community Church 40th Anniversary Celebrated
The Community Church at Ocean Pines celebrated its 40th anniversary with a compilation of church history shown prior to each Sunday service. The celebration culminated with all three services coming together for worship followed by a party in the Family Life Center where Reverend Dale Brown, District Superintendent Rev. Christina Blake, former church pastors and… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – October 28, 2022
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Oct. 29: TBACoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Oct. 29: Dust N BonesCork Bar Saturday, Oct. 29: No More WhiskeyCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Oct. 28: Kevin Poole Wednesday, Nov. 2: Bilenki DuoCrawl Street… Read more »
WPS Students Kick Off THRIVE Theme
Worcester Preparatory School students, along with faculty and staff, kicked off this school year’s theme of THRIVE (an acronym for trust, happiness, respect, innovation, value and empathy.) These concepts will be practiced throughout the school year through school activities. Pictured during a recent assembly are Evelyn Westman, Madilyn Nechay, Griffin Jones, Chris Todorov, Austin Gentry… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 28, 2022
Charges For Smashed Pumpkin, TheftOCEAN CITY – A local woman was arrested last week for allegedly first smashing a pumpkin as part of a Sunfest display and then stealing one before scrapping with police trying to arrest her.Around 10:50 p.m. last Tuesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the Inlet parking… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 28, 2022
Md. Ballot Question AlertEditor:Being a summer tourist to your beautiful shoreline and well aware of the consequences of storm surges there, I would like to alert your readers to a ballot vote that will have implications for climate change.It has to do with Question #4, and yes, that’s the question concerning marijuana legalization. Almost all… Read more »
OC Elementary School visited Parsons Farm
Lisa Kristick’s Pre-K4 class from Ocean City Elementary School visited Parsons Farm this month where they learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and explored pumpkins using their five senses. Submitted PhotosJennifer Fohner’s PreK-4 class from Ocean City Elementary recently visited Parsons Farm. Below, Tucker Coates, Graham Artrip and Nate Berke are pictured on… Read more »
Obituaries – October 28, 2022
James Walls IIIBERLIN — James Walls III of Berlin, age 76, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.Born in Fall River, Mass., on April 21, 1946, Jim Walls was the son of the late Mildred and James Walls II.Upon graduation from Southeastern Massachusetts University, he spent his life-long career as a civil engineer at the… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – October 28, 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 »
Community Church at Ocean Pines Celebrated 40th Anniversary
The Community Church at Ocean Pines recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Pictured are former pastors Boyd Etters, left, and Tom McKelvy with current Pastor Dale Brown.