AJ Fox won a guitar for his performance at the Berlin Fiddlers Convention. Fox, second from right, is pictured with Ryan Nellans of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, right, and Daniel and Avery Caton.
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A Week In Business – September 30, 2022
Tax DesignationBERLIN – The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Jeffrey Montgomery with the only nationally recognized tax designation, CTS™ (Certified Tax Specialist™).This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates who complete a 135-plus hour educational program focusing on personal income taxes and methods to reduce tax liability. The combined top state and federal… Read more »
Kiwanian of the Month Recognized
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Ed Ahlquist as “Kiwanian of the Month” for August. Ahlquist, who helps out when the club serves concessions at events, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president.
AGH Adds Robotic Joint Surgery
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital became the first hospital on the Eastern Shore this month to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ to patients undergoing joint replacement.This advancement in joint replacement surgery, which received FDA approval in 2015, has transformed the way total knee and hip replacements are performed.Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a newer approach to joint replacement… Read more »
Obituaries – September 30, 2022
Shirley Ann FerranteOCEAN CITY — Shirley Ann Ferrante, 87, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.Born in Crisfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter Jones and Anna (Hoffman) Beauchamp.She grew up in Manokin, Maryland and graduated from Washington High School. She attended Goldey-Beacom College and held many jobs in… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – September 30, 2022
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Oct. 1: UprizingCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Oceanfront Castle In The Sand 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, Sept. 30: Darin Engh, Monkee Paw Saturday, Oct. 1: Island Fusion, 33 RPM Sunday, Oct. 2: Endless Ember, Colossal Fossil Sauce Thursday, Oct. 6: Kevin Poole &… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Employees Awarded
Wor-Wic Community College employees recently received awards for 10 and 15 years of service. In the front row, from left are Scott Russen, Dr. Stacey Hall, Laura Paddack, Karen Berkheimer, and Dr. Brenda Mister, all recognized for 10 years of service. In the back row, from left are Averill V. Anderson, recognized for 10 years… Read more »
Bikers Without Borders Donate to Autistic Children Support Group
The Bikers Without Borders Foundation last week presented a donation of $1,500 to the Autistic Children Support Group of Worcester County. The group provides parent-to-parent support for families dealing with autism and developmental disabilities.
Obituaries – September 23, 2022
Linda StrawleyOCEAN CITY — Linda, “TuTu,” Strawley, of Lahaina, peacefully departed in the comfort of her home on Sept. 2, 2022.Linda was born on Feb. 22, 1945 and lived with her family in Cape May, N.J. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Margaret Stratton. Linda graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 23, 2022
Reasons To Vote Against Question AEditor:I am opposed to the use of public funds to build and operate the Worcester County Sports Complex. From its inception, I have seen flaws in the way this project unfolded and was approved by a slim majority of our County Commissioners.I have tried to pin our county officials down to a… Read more »