SALISBURY – United Way organizations across Maryland, including United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), announced the results of the COVID Impact Survey, which was conducted in partnership with United for ALICE, a center of innovation, research and action around financial hardship.The survey of more than 2,000 Maryland residents, 29 percent of which had… Read more »
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OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Mike Gnall, Preparing For Tougher Times Ahead
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — To those who knew him well, Mike Gnall was the kind of guy you could depend on, no matter how tough the situation…. Read more »
Announcements -July 2, 2021
BERLIN – The following represents a collection of announcements regarding high school and college student achievements.•The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently sponsored the award of DAR Bronze JROTC Medals to Lanie Gladding at Pocomoke High School and Kristin Braun at Snow Hill High School. A Silver DAR… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 2, 2021
Trooper RecognizedEditor:(The following letter was sent to the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack with a copy forwarded to this publication.)On Saturday afternoon, June 19, I was leaving the outlets at West Ocean City and returning to my condo in mid-town Ocean City.While sitting at the traffic light near Marshalls and the go-cart track, I observed… Read more »
OC Jellyfish Festival Announces Headliners
OCEAN CITY – Jellyfish Festival will return to downtown Ocean City over Labor Day weekend with an all-new music lineup, a craft beer experience and sports and fitness components for everyone to enjoy.“The music and atmosphere we’re going to provide is exactly what we need to celebrate the end of summer and getting back to… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester Hold Annual Red, White & Blue Luncheon
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) held its annual Red, White and Blue luncheon meeting on Thursday, June 24 at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant. The guest speaker was Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisifulli, who gave updates on law enforcement activities in his department. He is pictured with RWWC Americanism Chair Charlotte Cathell, who gave a… Read more »
Ocean City Lifesaving Museum Accepts Donation
The Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum accepts new artifacts throughout the year to add to the growing collection. Last week Teresa Murray donated a syrup pitcher from the Plimhimmon Hotel. The syrup pitcher was initially owned by Teresa’s grandmother Dorothy H. Taylor, owner of the Plimhimmon in the 1940s. In the 1800s, the Plimhimmon, now… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 2, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time… Read more »
RWWC Hold Meet & Greet
On May 15, the Republican Women of Worcester County held a Meet and Greet for Republican Women living in the central part of Worcester. The get together was held at The River House Inn in Snow Hill Maryland. More than 40 women were in attendance on a beautiful spring day. Pictured are The River House… Read more »
Elks Lodge Donates To Coastal Hospice
Elks Lodge 2645 of Ocean City made an impact in the Macky & Pam Stansell House fundraising with their pledge to become a sponsor of bedroom seven, which has been identified as “To Our Absent Members, Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645” (to remember their members that have died). The Elks have been supporting Coastal Hospice since… Read more »