ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a potential supporter.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Good news: All that hard work you… Read more »
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Cops & Courts – October 14, 2022
Scrapping With Cops ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Salisbury man was arrested last weekend after allegedly first exposing himself to a female at a midtown nightclub and then scrapping with an officer attempting to detain him.Around 11:55 last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) patrolling in the downtown area was dispatched to a nightclub at… Read more »
OC Lions Club Donates Electric Wheelchair
The Ocean City Lions Club recently presented an electric wheelchair to Mindy Lupiwok. Pictured from left to right are Lions President Norm Cathell, Treasurer Greg Cathell, Mindy (front) and her husband Mike Lupiwok. The Ocean City Lions loan medical equipment free of charge to the community.
Kiwanian of the Year Honored
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City honored Carolyn Dryzga as “Kiwanian of the Year” for her outstanding effort and contributions to the club. Dryzga, pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president, has served as treasurer and reporting secretary. She’s also a past president of the club and past lieutenant governor for the district.
Rescheduled Annual Marine Debris Plunder Set For Sunday
BERLIN — Due to Hurricane Ian, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) postponed the 3rd Annual Marine Debris Plunder to Sunday, Oct. 16.Boaters and land lubbers alike are encouraged to join the plunder to pick up debris that has been carelessly discarded in the bays, beaches and streets and bring their loot to the West… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Member Awarded
Worcester County Garden Club member Jackie Davies recently received two awards at the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland District 1 “Harvest Highlights” Flower Show in Wye Mills. Her floral arrangement won first place in the “Harvest Dance” class for American traditional line mass design using fresh plant materials. It also received the tri-color award for… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 14, 2022
Knupp Tragedy ReflectionsEditor:I’m a local to Ocean Pines. I’m a mother of four. I’m a teacher. I’m a coach. I’m a Girl Scout leader. And I created the Do It For Gavin — Justice For Gavin Facebook page.Gavin Knupp went to school with my oldest daughter. They had some classes together and some mutual friends…. Read more »
Enrichment Class Studies Pond Water
Students Gavin Jadwin and Ronan Keller in Kelly Upchurch’s Enrichment class at Berlin Intermediate School used microscopes to look at a sample of pond water to observe different microorganisms.
Worcester Prep Celebrated Spirit Week
Upper School students at Worcester Preparatory School celebrated Spirit Week by dressing according to each day of the week’s theme leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 8. Pictured, far left, on Athletes Day are sophomores Emma Zajdel, Nazli Unal and Danielle Carr. Dressed as best lunch ingredients are sophomores Aleksy Klimins, Lucas Nicastro, Ryan… Read more »
Charges Pending Against Local Driver In Fatal Collision
BERLIN — Maryland state troopers continued this week to investigate last Thursday’s fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Worcester County.Terri Wattay, 59, of Berlin, was transported from the scene by EMS personnel to Atlantic General Hospital where she was later transferred to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Police believe she was walking her dog… Read more »