This week’s Hammond Family “Tough Guy of the Week” co-winners were Gavin Solito and Daegan Risser, who shined on defense in the win over North Caroline. Pictured above, from left are Bobby Hammond, Solito, Risser and Coach Jake Coleman.Submitted photo
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OC Elementary Celebrated Fire Prevention Month
Ocean City Elementary recently celebrated Fire Prevention Month with a special visit from the Ocean City Fire Department. Pictured is Lynn Wrench’s fourth grade class with one of the Ocean City firemen following their fire safety lesson. Submitted Photos
King David Consistory Members Attend Oktoberfest in Berlin
Representatives of the King David Consistory were among the community groups in attendance at Oktoberfest in Berlin. Pictured are Samuel Scott, Willy Miller, James Mapp and Donald Smack.
Obituaries – October 21, 2022
Hale HarrisonOCEAN CITY — Hale Harrison, age 75, of Ocean City, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born in Berlin and was the son of the late G. Hale Harrison and Lois Carmean Harrison.Hale graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1965. He attended the University of Maryland at College Park, where he… Read more »
OC Lioness Lions Club Donated to Surfer’s Healing Ocean City
The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently made a donation to the nonprofit Surfer’s Healing Ocean City. Presenting the check to their representative, David Leiderman, are Lioness Lions President Bev Topfer , right, and Vice President Ann Runo, left.
Worcester Prep’s Upper School Celebrated Homecoming
Worcester Prep’s Upper School dedicated the entire week of Oct. 3-8 to celebrate Homecoming. Festivities kicked-off with an activity-packed Spirit Week and culminated with an alumni/family cookout, soccer game and Homecoming dance on Oct. 8. Far left, alumni Brice Richins (’22) reconnected with seniors Griffin Jones and Harrison Humes during the varsity boys’ soccer game… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 21, 2022
Deadly Weapon ArrestOCEAN CITY — A littering stop for flicking cigarette ashes onto Coastal Highway last weekend led to a deadly weapon arrest when the driver was found in possession of a hatchet.Last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area was behind a vehicle in the area of 49th… Read more »
OC Elementary Celebrated Mix and Match Spirit Day
On Oct. 7, Ocean City Elementary School students celebrated Mix and Match Spirit Day. Students wore mixed-matched clothes, shoes, socks, crazy hairstyles and even wore clothes backwards and inside out. Each month students, faculty and show their school spirit by dressing in a certain theme or wearing OCES apparel. Pictured are first graders in Tina… Read more »
The Tindley Gospel Sing Held at Germantown School
The Tindley Gospel Sing was held at Germantown School Oct. 15. The event, which celebrated Dr. Charles Albert Tindley, included performances by local singers as well as children’s activities. Pictured completing puzzles and coloring pages related to Tindley are local children Dev Taylor, Ava Sharpe and Daylen Taylor.