Advanced placement studio class from Delmar High School stopped by the Ocean City Center for the Arts on May 17 to view the “Gather” exhibition that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The show will be up through May 27 with free admission.
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Decatur Teams Win Regionals
BERLIN — It was a big week for Stephen Decatur High School spring sports with three teams winning regional titles. Decatur girls lacrosse won its first Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 2A regional title since 2019 on Monday, defeating Parkside, 19-6. The goals came early and often in the rout. Leading the way… Read more »
50th Anniversary White Marlin Open Eyes $10M In Prize Money
OCEAN CITY – The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, recently announced plans for its 50th anniversary tournament week, presented by Pure Lure.Held from Aug. 7-11, anglers will have the opportunity to hook a record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish, or dolphin. Tournament directors… Read more »
Ocean Pines Farmers, Artisans Market Continues To Evolve
BERLIN — With more vendors joining each week, there’s so much to do, see and taste this summer at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market, which is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park.Tapped are suppliers of fresh, local produce, meats, seafood and baked goods, along with scores of… Read more »
A Week In Business – May 19, 2023
Grant AwardBERLIN – Unstoppable Joy is pleased to announce that it has received a community grant of $750 from the Coastal Association of REALTORS.The grant will help fund the self-care services and healing bags that Unstoppable Joy provides to cancer warriors and their caregivers.“We are incredibly grateful to the Coastal Association of REALTORS for their… Read more »
OC Knights of Columbus Held Bingo For Babies Fundraiser
The Ocean City Knights of Columbus #9053 raised $4,938 through a Bingo For Babies fundraiser for the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin. The Lady Knights Auxiliary Council #9053 raised $3,500 with a Bingo For Babies Luncheon. Members of the groups are pictured presenting their checks to Joann Manole, executive director of… Read more »
Obituaries – May 19, 2023
John Charles StaleyOCEAN CITY — John Charles Staley, age 96, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home in Ocean City.Born in Dundalk, Md., he was the son of the late John Leo Staley and Irene Allen Staley.He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Patricia Staley (Crowley).He… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Create “Robot” Fingers
Students in Wendy Macrides’ classes at Ocean City Elementary used cardboard, paper and string to create “robot” fingers. After exploring how individual human fingers use joints, muscles, bones, and tendons to move and bend, students worked together in groups to engineer models of entire hands that could grasp objects.
Mary Mac Foundation Donates To Ocean Pines Rec, Parks
BERLIN — Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks recently received a $1,200 donation from the Mary Mac Foundation.The foundation each year supports local and regional youth programs to honor Mary McMullen (1948-2012), a special education instructor at Severna Park High School and Ruth Eason School in Millersville, Md.During the 1970s, she also helped establish the Ocean… Read more »
Worcester Prep Hosts Bread Sale
Worcester Preparatory School teachers Annie Seipp and Hannah Showell and their students, pictured above, hosted this year’s third grade Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics and Philanthropy. The project is modeled like a small business, with the young entrepreneurs baking bread, selling it to Lower School… Read more »