The Ocean City Lions Club recently celebrated 75 years of community service in Ocean City and Worcester County. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza presented a proclamation from Gov. Larry Hogan to Scott Stark, the club president.
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Eastern Shore Literacy Association Announced “Young Author” Contest Winners
The Eastern Shore Literacy Association recently announced its “Young Author” contest winners. Twelve Worcester Preparatory School received awards. Pictured, starting in the front row from the left Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Charlize Damouni (Lewes, DE), Estelle Damouni (Lewes, DE), Rodolphe Crevecoeur (Seaford, DE) and Ellie Phillips (Ocean City, MD). In the back row from… Read more »
Junior League All-Star Team Advances to State Tournament
Berlin Little League’s Junior League All-Star team last week captured the Maryland District 8 championship to advance to the state tournament. The beat Delmar, 19-6, and West Salisbury, 11-1, to claim the title.Submitted photo
Public Art Mural Unveiled In Resort
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City announced the installation of a community art mural on the tennis court fencing on 94th Street bayside under the blue water tower. Artist Jeanne Anderton of Hebron designed the giant mural, entitled “Seaside Recollections,” featuring seven of her photographic “solar” prints – or photograms — made… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts AARP Speaker
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City heard from guest speakers Larry Walton, president of the Ocean Pines chapter of AARP, and John McCluskey, president of the Ocean City chapter of AARP, who presented information on the chapters. Walton, left, is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund and McCluskey, right.
Berlin Honored With Tripadvisor Award
BERLIN – Main Street Berlin announced this week it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner.The award celebrates great traveler reviews from around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Main Street Berlin stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences.“Berlin is… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 8, 2022
New WebsiteOCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new website, oceancity.org.The newly designed and developed website targets both businesses and tourists with visitor information displayed on the home page and a member log in for businesses to access member specific information.“We were working with a nine-year-old website and just kept… Read more »
Obituaries – July 8, 2022
Lorenda Lynch BirchOCEAN CITY — Lorenda Lynch Birch, age 89, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home in Ocean City.Born in Selbyville, Del., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Olive Hudson Lynch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Buddy” Birch, in 1980 and by her beloved companion Curtis… Read more »
Salisbury University Announces 2022 Employee of the Year
Jason Mokar, assistant director of campus housing and residence life, is Salisbury University’s 2022 Employee of the Year. Mokar, left, is pictured with SU President Charles Wight and Sammy Sea Gull during the presentation of the award, which included a $1,000 cash prize and parking pass.
New JA Complex Now Underway
SALISBURY – Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JA), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Salisbury, recently unveiled renderings featuring the design of their new interactive learning center.The Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center is now in the early phases of construction with anticipated delivery by fall 2023. Located within Oak Ridge Commons, the center will fill the… Read more »