The Worcester County Commissioners and Eastern Shore Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Maryland representatives celebrate October 15, 2023, as White Cane Awareness Day in Worcester County. Those pictured include NFB Eastern Shore Chapter President Anne Joyner (front row, from left), Heather Guy, Cathy Moody, and Amy Crouse; and Commissioners Caryn… Read more »
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WPS Hosted Fire Prevention Assembly
Worcester Preparatory School hosted the Berlin Fire Company last week for a Fire Prevention Assembly to raise awareness of fire safety measures. The Lower School attended the assembly, where Berlin Fire Company spokesperson Jimmy Corron highlighted the importance of establishing fire safety practices, such as having an escape plan with your family in case of… Read more »
Obituaries – October 20, 2023
Virginia Ann McEwan KubiakBERLIN — On Oct. 9, 2023, Virginia Ann McEwan Kubiak, affectionately known as Ginny, peacefully left this world with her devoted husband, Rick, and cherished daughter, Alison, enveloping her in their loving embrace within the comforting confines of her home in Berlin. Her passing marked the end of a courageous fight against… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 20, 2023
Support For SchoolEditor:To the leaders of Worcester County and the State of Maryland, I cannot convey how troubled I am about the recent news that the new Buckingham Elementary School project is in jeopardy. I have a son at Buckingham.I adamantly oppose the idea that Berlin students be bussed to neighboring town schools. I find it disturbing that state and local… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – October 20, 2023
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 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 Monday: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
OC Elementary Learns About Apples
Mrs. Diesel’s first grade class, pictured, at Ocean City Elementary has been exploring a unit on apples. They learned about the lifecycle of an apple, the parts of an apple, painted with apples, and even had an apple tasting day.
Obituaries – October 13, 2023
Kenneth Byron ShaferOCEAN CITY — Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth Byron Shafer, 71, of Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.He was the son of the late Lynn Rigdon Shafer and Martha (Eyre) Shafer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynn Shafer.In addition to his wife,… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 13, 2023
Skateboarder InjuredBERLIN – A local teen was injured while skateboarding last weekend.On Oct. 6 around 8 p.m., the Berlin Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Route 113 and Route 376 in reference to a collision between a young male on a skateboard and a vehicle.The investigation revealed the 16-year-old male from Berlin was… Read more »
OC Center for the Arts Hosts Watercolor Class
Instructor Gerilyn Gaskill taught a classroom full of watercolor enthusiasts—both locals and visitors –on Sept. 28 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Pictured from left to right is Gaskill, George Shaffer, Olivia Smith, Janet Shaffer, Ann Stafford,Jean Radeacker, and Beth Bryson, George Brundage, Bonnie Rosinski, and Virginia Klarquist.
Worcester Prep Hosts Homecoming Barbeque
The Worcester Prep Class of 2027 sponsored the kids’ activities during the Homecoming Barbeque. Pictured are freshmen Keerat Pandher, Mia Jaoude, Lyla Roberts, Reed Corron, Sydney Parker, Meredith Walston and Lara Owens. Submitted Photos