New Coordinator HiredSALISBURY — The Strategic Communications Department has announced the appointment of Jessica Perry to the position of coordinator.Perry, who has been with TidalHealth since 2015, most recently served as the executive assistant to Chris Hall and the division of Strategy and Business Development. In that role she coordinated the TidalHealth Seniors membership program… Read more »
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Annual Breakfast
Santa came to Ocean Pines in December for his annual breakfast with many youngsters of all ages, featuring pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, pastries and drinks. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City served a fine breakfast. It’s a club tradition to volunteer to help out the Ocean Pines Parks and Recreation Department to make… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Decorated Historic St. Martin’s Church
With clippers, garden gloves and greens from their yards in hand, members of the Worcester County Garden Club braved the cold to decorate Historic St. Martin’s Church in Showell for the holidays. The Worcester County Garden Club is a member of Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to provide… Read more »
Obituaries – January 14, 2022
Anthony David SmithBERLIN — Anthony David Smith, age 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Washington, DC; he was the son of the late William Smith and Henrietta Dols.He was preceded in death by both of his parents, William and Henrietta Smith. Tony is survived by his wife… Read more »
Focus Multisports Contributes To Friends Of Holts Landing State Park
Race Directors Rick Hundley and Ernie Felici, of Focus Multisports recently made a contribution of $1,250 to the Friends of Holts Landing State Park, after successful Bethany Beach Sports Weekend and the Coastal Delaware Running Festival events. Pictured, from left, are Bob Printz-Friends of Holts Landing State Park and Felici. Submitted Photos
Who’s Playing When & Where – January 14, 2022
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Friday, Jan. 14: Full Circle Saturday, Jan. 15: Lennon LaRicci & The LeftoversCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Jan. 14: Monkee Paw Tuesday, Jan. 18: Acoustic Campfire Wednesday, Jan. 19: Kevin PooleCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St. Downtown O.C. Friday,… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory Lower School Stunning Winter Program
Worcester Preparatory Lower School put on a stunning Winter Program for their families to see last month. Talented Lower School music teacher Joanie Brittingham wrote, directed and choreographed the program, encompassing 200 singing and dancing students. Above, the fifth grade is pictured in their last lower school performance. Front row, from left, are Ella Conev,… Read more »
Assateague Island Presents Two Annual Awards
BERLIN — The annual Assateague Island Superintendent’s Award and the Assateague Island Safety Award were recently presented.The Superintendent’s Award is given to an employee or employees who performs “above and beyond” during the previous year. The Safety Award is given to an employee who has made a major contribution to the safety program or the… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – January 7, 2022
Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil PerdueCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Jan. 7: Bilenko Duo Tuesday, Jan. 11: Taylor Knox Wednesday, Jan. 12: Brian BishopCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St. Downtown O.C. Friday, Jan. 7: The Bills Saturday, Jan. 8:… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – January 7, 2022
Flawed Room Tax OrdinanceEditor:The Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of the Town of Ocean City recently adopted Ordinance 2021-24 which directs the expenditure of money derived from the Hotel Rental Tax, otherwise known as the Room Tax. This new ordinance replaces an earlier one passed in 2007, which was flawed from the outset. The old… Read more »