Death InvestigationOCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department is currently handling a death investigation, but foul play is not suspected.Officers responded to a shopping center parking lot located at 116th Street for an unconscious male found in a vehicle at approximately 11:04 p.m. on June 4. Lifesaving efforts were initiated by officers until Ocean… Read more »
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1st State Detachment Hold Birthday Celebration
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Morris Semiatin was honored with a birthday celebration in Berlin Saturday. Semiatin is pictured with the 1st State Detachment of the Marine Corps.
Berlin Lions Club Presented Scholarships
The Berlin Lions Club presented scholarships to several Stephen Decatur High School seniors. Pictured from left to right are Cadence Hughes (High Point University), Kameron Harris (Penn State), Ava Hinkle (West Virginia University) and Mackenzie Cathell (Delaware University.)
OC Surf Club Donated to Recreation & Parks
The Ocean City Surf Club donated $2,000 to the Ocean City Recreation & Parks for their 2023 children’s summer camp programs. Pictured, from left, is OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach, Town of Ocean City Recreation Manager Travis Davey and OC Surf Club Vice President Rusty Ruszin.
Worcester Prep Holds Academic Ceremony
The annual Worcester Preparatory School Academic Convocation ceremony was held last month where awards were given for academic achievement in all subject areas and service to the school. Recognized with the most prestigious awards by Head of School Dr. John McDonald were, pictured, freshman Jude Damouni, best all-around students, grades 9-11; junior Isabella Huber, high… Read more »
Seahawks Named All Bayside South
Stephen Decatur’s boys varsity baseball team was well represented this week when the Bayside South All-Conference teams were announced for the spring season. Junior Lukas Loring, above pitching against Snow Hill High, was named Bayside South Co-Player of the Year and to the first team. Joining Loring on first team were seniors Gus Croll, bottom… Read more »
Art League Of OC Awards Eight College Scholarships
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is celebrating 32 years of providing college scholarships, awarding 83 scholarships since 1991 to local students pursuing a college degree in the visual and performing arts. In 2023, eight Worcester County students received college scholarships from the Art League.This year’s scholarships include the third annual $5,000 Sidney… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Visit Assateague Island
Ocean City Elementary School third grade students went on a field trip to Assateague Island last month. Pictured are students from Mendy Fiori’s class being young meteorologists and engineers.
Arts Center Hosting Free Dance Festival
OCEAN CITY — Saltare in Elementis (SIE) Dance Collective will present a free “Dance on the Shore Festival” June 9-11 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street bayside. The festival will include arts and movement workshops for children, an original dance film showcase, adult workshops from world-class dance instructors, and a new… Read more »
Hospital Begins Certified Nursing Training Program
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System is eliminating barriers to entry into the healthcare workforce with a new training program for certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The program is credentialed through the Maryland Board of Nursing and is seven weeks long, with the final three weeks devoted to hands-on clinical training. An additional week… Read more »