Ocean City American Legion Post 166 donated $5,000 to the Cricket Center. Lauren Cooper of the Cricket Center is pictured accepting the donation from Post 166 Chaplain, Ben Dawson, left, and 2nd Vice Commander Bob Paul.
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Land Trust River Rally Returns
BERLIN – The Lower Shore Land Trust will host River Rally on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. until noon at Ayers Creek Adventures, 8628 Grey Fox Lane in Berlin, Md.The event is a celebration of World Rivers Day – millions of people in more than 100 countries celebrate World Rivers Day on the… Read more »
Students Benefit From ‘Back To School Bash’
OCEAN PINES – More than 160 backpacks, plus a large amount of school supplies, were collected during the inaugural Back to School Bash held last Saturday in Ocean Pines.Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said about 150 people attended the event, which included games, water slides and moon bounces for children.The backpacks and supplies will… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 2, 2022
Berlin Needs New Utility Rate ApproachEditor:Utility rates are again in the news in Berlin, and everybody is facing higher monthly fees that will be the same for every account, no matter how much water and electricity you use. It might seem like everybody paying the same is fair, but think again.Capital fees and similar fixed charges… Read more »
Delaware Celebration of Jazz Donated to Beebe Medical Foundation
Board members from the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, which produces the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, recently presented Beebe Medical Foundation with $25,000 in proceeds from the 2021 event. Pictured, from left to right, are Kay Young, executive director of Beebe Medical Foundation, Larry DeFrancisco, vice president of the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, Thomas J. Protack,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 2, 2022
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.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… Read more »
SoDel Cares Donates to Kent-Sussex Industries Inc
Scott Kammerer, the founder of SoDel Cares, presents a check for $2,500 to Kent-Sussex Industries Inc, a vocational rehabilitation organization. Ann Haggerty (left) is vice president of mission advancement for the not-for-profit organization, and Alicia Hollis is director of community relations.
AGH Golf Tourney Announced
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation has announced the 2022 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament to benefit Atlantic General Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 22, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club.For local golfers this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $112,000 to expand health care services and… Read more »
Winners Listed For OP Golf Club’s Annual Tournaments
OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Golf Club recently hosted two major tournaments of the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association — the Match Play Championship and the Senior Championship.After nine rounds of play, the 2022 OPMGA double elimination Match Play Championship concluded when Bob Long beat Bill Stafford 4-3 on Sunday, Aug. 21. Stafford defeated… Read more »
Announcements – September 2, 2022
BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases from universities recognizing the achievements of local students. The following students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community… Read more »