The Ocean City-Berlin . Pictured is Christina Dolomount-Brown, right, presenting the check to Dena Holloway.
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Cops & Courts – December 8, 2023
Crack, Weapon ChargesOCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man’s open container consumption in a parked car led to drug and assault charges last month.On Nov. 24, around 11 p.m., Ocean City police observed a 2007 Toyota Camry in the parking lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center occupied by four individuals. A police officer observed… Read more »
Bishopville Rekindles Holiday Traditions
In an effort to rekindle holiday traditions in Bishopville, residents Frankie Zurla, Bethany Ramey and Ami Jachimski for the past several years have been organizing a holiday bridge lighting ceremony, cookies and cocoa with Santa and a candy cane hunt. Pictured are excited children at this year’s candy cane hunt at the park.
Things To Do Around Town – December 8, 2023
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: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
UMES Begins Ag Center Project
PRINCESS ANNE – Ceremonial shovels broke ground Nov. 30, paving the way for the start of construction for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s new Agricultural Research & Education Center. The facility is expected to enhance delivery of research, extension and teaching programs in agriculture at the university. It is designed to support agribusiness and… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 8, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although taking advice isn’t always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect will have to say about an upcoming decision.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A new offer is tempting, but don’t be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen… Read more »
Annual Pamper Yourself Effort Raises $6K For Charities
BERLIN – The annual Pamper Yourself for Charity campaign raised a total of $6,140 for local charities, including a donation being presented to Coastal Hospice for $3,507 on Giving Tuesday.Carol Withers, owner of A Perfect Face Day Spa, and her staff have arranged the Pamper Yourself for Charity effort for 28 years in honor of… Read more »
Obituaries – December 8, 2023
Mary Virginia TunisOCEAN PINES — Mary Virginia Tunis joined her husband, family, friends, and dogs in heaven on December 2nd, 2023. She passed peacefully and ascended, leaving this world from the embrace of her son, daughter, friends, and loving caretakers at the Woodlands in Ocean Pines. Heaven is aglow with her arrival.Born on July 7,… Read more »
SHA To Begin Rt. 90 Improvement Project
BERLIN – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a pipe rehabilitation and drainage improvement project along Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) near Berlin in Worcester County on Monday, Dec. 11.The project is expected to be completed by mid-February, weather permitting.The project includes the installation of barrier walls to create a safe work zone, followed… Read more »
Historical Society Held Fall Meeting
Worcester County Historical Society recently held its fall meeting and awarded mini-grants to these organizations. From left to right is Kimberly Jones of the Sturgis One Room School Museum, Christy Gordon of the Delmarva Discovery Center, Dr. Cynthia Byrd of the Julia A. Purnell Museum, Newt Weaver of the Worcester County Historical Society, Sally Eschenburg… Read more »