Whitehead Real Estate recently donated to Wor-Wic Community College. At far right, Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, and Stefanie Rider, executive director of the foundation and director of development, accept a $15,000 check from Whitehead Real Estate Executives to support the “Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow” campaign. Presenting the check are, from… Read more »
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Things To Do Around Town – October 21, 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 »
Kiwanis Club Hosts New Executive Director of Diakonia
At a recent meeting Ken Argot, the new executive director of Diakonia,, updated the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Argot, left, is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing.
WPS Students Hold Homecoming Festivities
Far left, WPS sophomores Emma Zajdel, Danielle Carr, teacher Hunter Causey, Nazli Unal and Maxine Ruggerio manned the bake sale table during the Homecoming festivities. Left, the “balloon brothers,” eighth grader Ronen Poddar and his younger brother Ronit entertained guests with their impeccable balloon art.
PreK-4 Class Learns About Apples and the Five Senses
Kathy Huyett and Sally-Ann Messick’s PreK-4 class has been learning about apples and the five senses. As a culminating activity, the students made apple turnovers from scratch. The children used their sense of smell to smell the apple filling; their sense of touch to press the dough to form the turnover; and after baking their… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 21, 2022
Concerns Over E-BikesEditor:I have recently been following the debate surrounding the allowance of e-bikes on the Boardwalk and I wanted to offer a word of caution to all those involved. I feel like this debate has been somewhat short-sighted about the full ramifications of what this change will involve while arguments in favor have been couched… Read more »
CFES Awarded $7.1 Million In Grants Last Fiscal Year
SALISBURY – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a total of $7.1 million in charitable grants for the 2022 fiscal year.The foundation made 1,674 grants supporting various community needs across the Lower Eastern Shore. The foundation also awarded more than 400 scholarships to local students totaling $439,000.“Every grant the foundation makes is… Read more »
New Judge Advocate Sworn In
Don Coffin of Berlin has been sworn in as Judge Advocate of the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League. As Judge Advocate, Coffin is responsible for advising the unit on matters of rules and regulations. Coffin was installed in the office by Frank Del Piano of Ocean City, Commandant of the Department of… Read more »
Route 90 Bridge Inspections Set For Next Week
BERLIN — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin routine inspections next week of the Route 90 Bridge over the St. Martin River and the bridge over Assawoman Bay in Ocean City.The inspections will begin Monday, Oct. 24, and be complete by Friday, Oct. 28, weather permitting.Inspection crews will work 8 a.m…. Read more »
A Week In Business – October 21, 2022
License EarnedSALISBURY – Becker Morgan Group is proud of staff members Tyler Giffear, P.E., and Molly Marino, AIA, for earning their professional engineering and architecture licenses.Giffear and Marino have met the requirements set out by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, including education, experience,… Read more »