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 »
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Things I Like – January 12, 2024
High hopes of New Year’s resolutionsWhen my teenager wants to talkThe first day feeling better after being sickA Berlin Auto Wash visitThe sounds of a school hallwaySlowly putting Christmas stuff awayBeach pictures of my young kidsReading sports columnists every dayThe smell of a good breakfast spotA new movie that meets expectationsWhen it’s time to take… Read more »
OC Elementary School Held Annual Kids Heart Challenge Kick-Off Assembly
Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Kids Heart Challenge Kick-Off Assembly on Jan. 4. The goal this year was to raise $33,000. Pictured with OCES students are physical education teachers Mark Engle and Tracey Drocella and the American Heart Association’s Kim Moore.
Voices From The Readers – January 12, 2024
Commissioner Off Base With BOE AccusationsEditor:(The following letter was addressed to Worcester County Commissioner Eric Fiori.)I read your “thoughts and reasoning into your vote” to not fully fund the school budget but to merely vote for MOE (Maintenance of Effort). You stated that the topic was “A New $37 million BOE Admin/Office Building”. We both agree… Read more »
Books by the Bay Book Club Held Holiday Luncheon
Members of the Books by the Bay Book Club held their Holiday Luncheon at the Victorian Restaurant in the Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth in December.
OC Lions Donated to Leo Club
Leo Club teacher advisors Brittany Tracy and Marie Stevenson visited the Ocean City Lions to share the volunteer activities of the SDHS Club. The Lions presented a $1,500 check to support the Leo Club’s efforts to serve the community. Pictured from left to right are Tracy, Lion President Greg Cathell, Lions’ Leo representative Mike Hooper,… Read more »
A Week In Business – January 12, 2024
Surgery Center RecognizedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital’s Joint Surgery Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient… Read more »
OC Elementary Held Annual Holiday Spirit Day
Ocean City Elementary held its annual Holiday Spirit Day prior to parting for holiday break on December 20th. Students, faculty and staff dressed up in their favorite festive attire and enjoyed a school-wide holiday sing-along. Pictured are some favorites from the day.
Who’s Playing When & Where – January 12, 2024
Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Friday, Jan. 12: Shortcut Sunny Saturday, Jan. 13: DJ Giddy Up, First ClassCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Saturday, Jan. 13: Lennon & The LeftoversCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse… Read more »
Local Educators Recognized For Arts Excellence
BERLIN — Two individuals from Worcester County Public Schools were honored by the Maryland Music Educator Association (MMEA) for demonstrating excellence in their profession, providing and supporting quality music education for our students, and exemplifying the definition of educational professionals.Ocean City Elementary School teacher Dr. Anne Binkley received MMEA’s Outstanding New Music Educator Award, which… Read more »