ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep the lines of communication open.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it’s in… Read more »
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Birckhead Confirmed As Adjutant General By Senate
ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore announced last week the nomination of Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead as Maryland’s next Adjutant General. The Snow Hill High alumna was confirmed by the Senate last Friday.Birckhead becomes the only Black woman leading a state military in the nation.“I am proud to nominate Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead to serve… Read more »
OC Elementary Kindergarteners Write Letters
Liz Engh’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working on persuasive writing. Their latest project was writing letters to others to try and change our world and make it an even better place.
Obituaries – April 14, 2023
Joan Satterfield WattOCEAN PINES — Joan Diane Satterfield Watt, 79, of Ocean Pines, passed away on April 3, 2023, less than a week after her cancer diagnosis.She was born on July 18, 1943, in Washington, D.C. and spent most of her childhood in Prince George’s County, Md. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – April 14, 2023
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 love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m…. Read more »
Hurley Memorial Scholarship Offered
OCEAN CITY – The George and Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of two people who were the heart and soul of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum from its beginning.George and Suzanne Hurley dedicated almost 40 years of their lives to documenting the history of Ocean City and preserving the 1891 U.S…. Read more »
OC Knights of Columbus Donate to WCDC
In March, the local Ocean City Knight of Columbus Council # 9053 presented the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) a check for $5000 collected from its annual Tootsie Roll Campaign. Pictured are (left to right) Joseph Kostelac, a WCDC client, Director of WCDC Jack Ferry, a WCDC client and Thomas Herwig.
Ravens Roost, AGH Celebrate Penguin Swim Partnership
Last month, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation representatives and Penguin Swim event co-chairs came together with OC Ravens Roost #44 members to celebrate their long-time partnership.OC Ravens Roost #44, a local Baltimore Ravens fan club established in 1998, hosts and participates in several fundraising activities throughout the year. Proceeds raised from these events go toward various… Read more »
Birckhead Appointed Adjutant General By Governor; Snow Hill Alumna Becomes Nation’s First Black Woman To Lead State Military In Country
ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore announced last week the nomination of Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead as Maryland’s next Adjutant General. The Snow Hill High alumna was confirmed by the Senate last Friday.Birckhead becomes the only Black woman leading a state military in the nation.“I am proud to nominate Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead to serve… Read more »
Obituaries – April 7, 2023
Maxine BrisbaneOCEAN PINES — Maxine Dorman Hocheder Welker Brisbane, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the daughter of Charles and Helen Dorman and the sister of John Charles Dorman (Melva Dorman) of Baltimore.She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Hocheder Leaf McMahon (Robert) and Jill Hocheder Anthony (Byron); five stepsons,… Read more »