The Worcester County Arts recently announced winners of the juried art competition “Artist’s Choice,” which is on display at the Worcester County Arts Council until April 30.Pictured from left to right are Sandra Strachan Buchan, competition judge, and winners Ellie Scott, Jason Giusti, Jiyeong Yun, Kathryn Redden, David Shanks and Ryan Poe.
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Worcester Prep Junior Named 2023 Carson Scholar
Worcester Prep junior Vanesska Hall was recently named a 2023 Carson Scholar. The Carson Scholars Program recognizes students who demonstrate the highest standards of academic achievement, integrity, civic and social responsibility. With this honor, Hall will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education.Hall was selected as a WPS nominee based… Read more »
Free State Corvette Club Donated to Worcester County GOLD
The Free State Corvette Club presented Worcester County GOLD with a donation to support its efforts. For the past 35 years, the Free State Corvette Club has held one of the largest Corvette events on the East Coast, Corvette Weekend, in Ocean City. All proceeds are donated to charities selected by the club.
Obituaries – April 21, 2023
Rose Marie RossBERLIN — Rose Marie Ross, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Glassport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gattone and Rose Marie Gattone,Rose was a Beautician, a Homemaker, and a wonderful cook who loved gathering with friends and family.She is survived by… Read more »
Cops & Courts – April 21, 2023
Va. Residents Charged After Driving With GunsOCEAN CITY – Four Virginia residents were charged in Ocean City last Friday for transporting three handguns in a vehicle.On April 14, around 9:30 p.m., an Ocean City police officer on patrol noticed a Dodge Charger traveling in north Ocean City that had eluded an earlier stop attempt by the… Read more »
Optimist Club Donated to SDHS WeXL Banquet
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club donated $6,000 towards the upcoming Stephen Decatur High School WeXL Banquet. Pictured, from left to right, Marcea Redden (school counselor), Christina Dolomount-Brown (Optimist Club president) and Thomas Sites (principal of SDHS).
OC Elementary Celebrates Beach School Spirit Day
Liz Engh’s Ocean City Elementary School kindergarten students, dressed for Beach School Spirit Day last week by showing off their beautiful Earth Day creations.
AGH’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Planned For May 18
BERLIN – To celebrate the hospital’s growth and the community support that has made it possible, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will be holding its 30th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 18.Guests are encouraged to wear cocktail attire for the outdoor event that will take place, rain or shine, during from 6 p.m. to 10… Read more »
Decatur Stays Hot On Diamonds
BERLIN – The following is a look at recent action involving some spring sports at Stephen Decatur High school. The varsity baseball, sporting a 10-1 record as of mid-week, has been rolling through Bayside play this month. Prior to defeating Pocomoke, the Seahawks crushed Snow Hill, 14-1, on April 13 and Wi-Hi, 10-0, on April…. Read more »
Optimist Club Donated to Riding Program
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $1,500 to the Four Steps Therapeutic Riding Program. Pictured with two of the program’s horses from left to right are Maribeth Kulynycz, Grayson Underwood, Sandy Winter, and Maizy Underwood.