A Sierra Club Lower Eastern Shore group visited University of Maryland Eastern Shore on September 20 to discuss environmental advocacy. Students were encouraged to adopt zero waste practices. Pictured from left to right are Jacky Grindrod, David Ogunola, Joan Worrall.
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Cops & Courts – October 6, 2023
Drowning Confirmed In OCOCEAN CITY – Resort authorities confirmed a woman lost her life in the ocean last weekend.The Ocean City Police Department responded to a check on the welfare call around 1:38 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 in the area of 70th Street and the beach. Officers learned an adult female was last seen… Read more »
Girls Soccer Senior Night
Five seniors on the Stephen Decatur’s varsity girls soccer team were recognized during Monday’s 9-0 win over Snow Hill High School at home. Pictured, from left, are senior game honorees Katelynn King, Morgan Sullivan, Kayla Rocco, Riley Wilson and Summer Knupp. Submitted Photo
WPS Student Named Scholarship Finalist
Worcester Preparatory School senior Izzy Huber has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. She is among 16,000 students selected as semifinalists out of 1.3 million juniors who entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program last year by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 29, 2023
Request For HelpEditor:A few weeks ago, my friends I went out for drinks to the Caribbean, The Angler, MR Ducks and Shotti’s. Somewhere along the line I lost my backpack.It is a black Under Armor book bag with three pins and a Pit N Pub keychain on the outside. Inside was a daily planner, a… Read more »
American Legion Recognizes Donations
The American Legion family of Ocean City Post 166 donated more than $307,000 in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. The funds went to 70 different charitable organizations, veterans groups, and public service organizations. Also included in the total was $58,000 in scholarships. In the photo, charity committee member Ben Dawson, Post Commander… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 29, 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 »
What’s Your Sign? – September 29, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life, like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones and make… Read more »
Cops & Courts – September 29, 2023
Fatal AccidentSNOW HILL – Authorities responded last Friday to a vehicle crash that killed a Virginia man near Snow Hill.Around midnight on Sept. 22, the Snow Hill Fire Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to respond to a motor vehicle crash on Bayside Road in the Public Landing area of Snow Hill. On… Read more »
A Week In Business – September 29, 2023
New HiresOCEAN VIEW – Carl M. Freeman Companies, a real estate company specializing in land acquisition, land planning, development, and redevelopment as well as management of various properties such as residential communities, neighborhood shopping centers, commercial properties and golf courses, is proud to announce Christi Davis as lifestyle manager and Jensen Haas as sales and marketing… Read more »