SNOW HILL – As part of the 2022 Worcester County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) updating process, Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Environmental Programs professionals will host two public listening sessions on Nov. 3 and 10.The LPPRP serves as guide for conservation and park planning and program improvements. The listening sessions will… Read more »
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Worcester Prep Celebrates Spirit Week
Upper School students at Worcester Preparatory School celebrated spirit week by dressing accordingly to each day of the week’s theme leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 9. Class Colors Day was Monday, Oct. 4. Seniors pictured, below far left, front from left, are Hannah Brasure, Lily Baeurle, Sumira Sehgal and Ava Nally; and, back,… Read more »
A Week In Business – October 15, 2021
Bank Leader Re-ElectedOCEAN CITY — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced community banker Reid Tingle, President/CEO of Bank of Ocean City, was re-elected tothe ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks.“I am honored to be re-elected to represent our industry and help ICBA communicate the positive story of community… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 15, 2021
Motel Ruckus Leads To ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested last week after allegedly causing a ruckus at a downtown motel.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a Boardwalk motel for a reported 911 call hang-up. OCPD officers met with a female identified as Erin Lawyer, 28, of Shippensburg, Pa.,… Read more »
WPS Hosts Fire Prevention Assembly
Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) hosted the Berlin Fire Company for a Fire Prevention Assembly this month to explain the importance in knowing fire safety measures. The Lower School attended the assembly, where Berlin Fire Company spokesperson Jimmy Corron highlighted this year’s theme of Fire Prevention Week, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” Pictured, from left,… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – October 15, 2021
Commissioners Proclaim October Shore Craft Beer Month
The Worcester County Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing October as Shore Craft Beer Month in Worcester County and encouraged residents and visitors to take part in the many local craft beer centered events this month, including the 7th Annual Autumn Shore Craft Beer Fest in Ocean City’s Sunset Park on Oct. 23. Those pictured include,… Read more »
Foremans Receive “Kiwanian Of The Year” Award
The most prestigious award given each year by the outgoing president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is the Kiwanian of the Year award. President Steve Cohen, at right, presented the award to Candy Foreman and Roy Foreman, spouse co-chairs of the club’s “Dawg Team.” The couple chaired the team that provided food… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – October 15, 2021
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting5-6:30 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 Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal… Read more »
Worcester Commissioners Declare October 15th ‘White Cane Awareness Day”
The Worcester County Commissioners joined with Patty Behr, president of the Eastern Shore Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, to proclaim Oct. 15 as White Caine Awareness Day in Worcester County to encourage area residents and employers to value the white cane as a tool of independence for the blind in… Read more »