Fiona O’Brien of Saltare Elementis Dance Collective received a grant from Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, sponsored by the Ocean City Film Festival and the Worcester County Arts Council, as funding to create her new film, “Roots,” inspired by the Eastern Shore and shot in Ocean City. The film… Read more »
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Rotary Club Visited Buckingham Elementary
Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club visited teacher Jessica Grimes’ kindergarten class at Buckingham Elementary School as an end of year treat. Pictured left to right are Heater Godwin, club member, Margaret Mudron, president, and Cliff Berg, district governor.
A Week In Business – July 14, 2023
Parks RecognizedOCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks has been recognized by the travel blog, airportparkingreservations.com, as one of the top 20 Most Loved Theme Parks in America.The index looked at several factors, including the number of rides, roller coasters, the cost of entry and the number of Instagram posts for each amusement park. Jolly… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – July 14, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.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: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Holds Luau Fundraiser
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines – Ocean City members Jan and Bob Wolfing are pictured with Worcester Youth & Family Services Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Leggour at the nonprofit’s recent luau fundraiser.
What’s Your Sign? – July 14, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You enter a more positive period, both personally and professionally, but trouble spots can appear. Avoid them by keeping lines of communication open.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Don’t fret about the competition. Since Taurus rules the throat, you could have the advantage of conveying your ideas in tones… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 14, 2023
Questions Surround New County CommissionEditor:I am writing in response to the Worcester County Commissioner’s latest vote to form a commission to oversee local public-school construction. One of the reasons Mr. Joe Mitrecic voting no for the formation of this commission was because of the existence of the Buckingham Planning committee that has already been working… Read more »
Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Brooke’s Toy Closet
Local children recently set up a lemonade stand to raise money to make a donation to Brooke’s Toy Closet at TidalHealth. Lennon Ballard, front left, and Harbor Ballard, front right, are joined by their mother, Whitney, back right, while dropping off toys at the TidalHealth Foundation for Brooke’s Toy Closet. Accepting for the Foundation at… Read more »
Cops & Courts – July 14, 2023
Drug Dealer SentencedSNOW HILL – A Worcester County man was sentenced last month to 19 years in jail for two serious incidents – leaving the scene of a fatal accident and drug distribution.On June 29, Eddie Collick, 46, of Stockton, was sentenced to serve a total of 19 years in the Division of Correction for… Read more »
Marine Corps League Awards Honorary Membership
Sen. Mary Beth Carozza has been awarded an honorary membership in the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League for her support of the military and military veterans.Carozza is pictured with detachment members (left to right) Don Coffin, judge advocate, Immediate Past Commandant Bob Broderick, Commandant Al Soto, and Junior Vice Commandant Milt Warren.