Participants in the Worcester County Fair’s watermelon eating contest are pictured showing off their ribbons following the event. The contest, during which kids had to eat a slice of watermelon as fast as they could, was held at Byrd Park Sept. 16 during the Worcester County Fair.
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Cancer Care Center Offering Wire Localization Service; Donor’s $100K Gift Provided Option
BERLIN – Women and men preparing for a breast lumpectomy or excisional biopsy at Atlantic General Hospital will encounter a more comfortable pre-surgery experience, thanks to a generous donation from John H. ‘Jack Burbage, Jr.The local businessman and philanthropist’s recent $100,000 gift to the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center funded the purchase of Merit Medical’s… Read more »
New App Released Week Of Oceans Calling Festival
OCEAN CITY – A new app’s launching this week coincides with the largest music festival the resort area has ever hosted.The OceanCity.com App for iPhone and Android devices makes accessing OceanCity.com easier and more convenient than ever before. OceanCity.com has been a trusted website for the latest and most relevant information on Ocean City, serving as… Read more »
OC Elementary Holds Stand Up, Speak Up Assembly
At Ocean City Elementary’s annual Stand Up, Speak Up assembly on Sept. 21, fourth grade students presented a skit to teach strategies for dealing with bullying situations. The skit was presented to the entire school and students had the opportunity to sing and dance. Pictured, front from left, are fourth graders Luke Laurenzano, Lily Norton, Jaidee Vitjathorn, Caris Godman, Kaylin… Read more »
St. Paul United Methodist Hosts Barbecue
Attendees are pictured at a recent barbecue chicken lunch hosted by the St. Paul United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry. The next chicken sale at the Berlin church is set for Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
OC Elementary Celebrated Back to School Spirit Day
Ocean City Elementary School celebrated its annual Back to School Spirit Day on September 20th. Students, faculty and staff wore OCES shirts, hats and sweatshirts and filled the hallways with spirit for their school. Above is Mendy Fiori’s third grade class.
Who’s Playing When & Where – September 29, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 29: David Tarlecki Saturday, Sept. 30: UprizingCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, Sept. 29: Darin Engh, Aaron… Read more »
Ribbon Cutting Held at Bishopville Park
Worcester County officials are pictured at a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bishopville Park, where new playground equipment was recently installed.
Commissioners Commemorate Signing of U.S. Constitution
In recognition of the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, the Worcester County Commissioners met with Pat Arata of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. Commissioner Caryn Abbott is pictured… Read more »
Obituaries – September 29, 2023
John Harold RogersBERLIN — John Harold Rogers, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines.He was born in Spartanburg, S.C. on Sept. 23, 1940, to John Oliver Rogers and Lula Cox Rogers. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Rogers; daughters, Patricia Landry… Read more »