The Republican Women of Worcester County group held its general meeting at The Coral Reef Restaurant in Ocean City on May 27. RWWC welcomed home local legislators for a report on activities in Annapolis. Pictured, from left, are Delegate Charles Otto, Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman. They each highlighted the Maryland General… Read more »
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 Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9… Read more »
The Beebe Auxiliary gathered outdoors recently to celebrate a difficult year of fundraising for Beebe Healthcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auxiliary, which runs a craft group, a thrift shop beside the go-kart track at Midway, the gift shop at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus, along with many other fundraising efforts, had all… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation and thanked Captain Bruce Bunting for providing 40 years of outstanding service to the Worcester County Jail this month. Pictured with Bunting, front center, are Commissioners Diana Purnell, Bud Church, Ted Elder, Josh Nordstrom, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting and Joe Mitrecic.
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation this month to the Department of Social Services Administrative Assistant Tracy Lynch and other staff members recognizing June 2021 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Worcester County. Elder abuse robs victims of their sense of dignity and self-worth. Nearly 2.1… Read more »
Burglary, Disorderly ConductOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested last week on multiple charges after allegedly banging on the door of a motel room occupied by teenage girls and then fleeing the scene on a stolen bicycle.Around 1:30 a.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a motel on 20th… Read more »
In honor of Flag Day, Boy Scout Troop 225 presented the flags at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 in The Flaig-Wagner Banquet Room. Leading Knight Eileen Loftus presided over the ceremony. Executive Director of Boy Scout Troop 225 John Belzner coordinated the event. The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the order’s observance of… Read more »
Judith O’Hara BoggsOCEAN PINES — Judith O’Hara Boggs of Ocean Pines passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2021.Judith, or Judy as she was known, was born on Jan. 26, 1940, to James T. & Neva (Gerber) O’Hara. She was married for 60 years to her husband, William “Bill” Boggs, who preceded her… Read more »
During the June 1 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners, who were joined by State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, presented a retirement commendation and thanked office assistant Lorraine Mack for providing 15 years of dedicated service to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. Mack is pictured with Heiser and the commissioners.
‘Safest City’ RecognitionBERLIN — The Ocean Pines Association General Manager’s Office announced that Ocean Pines, while technically a homeowner’s association, was recently named as the “safest city” in Maryland by website Safewise.Safewise uses FBI crime statistics and U.S. Census data to determine its rankings. According to the site, the violent crime rate in Ocean… Read more »