A group of Worcester Prep middle school students attended the Annapolis Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition in February held at the Chesapeake Science Point Charter School in Hanover. The competition included four rounds: a sprint round, the target round, and the team round, which resulted in the final round.Worcester Prep math teachers Hunter Causey and Kristina Watts… Read more »
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Lady Seahawks Win One, Drop One
Before last week’s home game, the Stephen Decatur girls lacrosse team celebrated the life of Lakelyn Draheim, who died in January of brain cancer. Left, Shelby Rosemond and Mia Kemp carry an honorary framed jersey in Draheim’s favorite color of pink. Kira DiPietro gave up her number for the gift because it was Lakelyn’s favorite… Read more »
AGH, Agencies Partner To Host Trafficking Conference
OCEAN CITY – Officials say an inaugural anti-human trafficking conference will allow community members to learn more about resources available on them on Eastern Shore.On Saturday, April 22, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), in partnership with several local agencies, will host its first Lower Shore Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at Sonrise Church in Berlin. Gail Mansell, director… Read more »
Dockside In Pocomoke To Host Country Jam
POCOMOKE — Dock Jam – a live concert with the Roots and Boots Tour featuring three country superstars – will stop at Dockside Restaurant in Pocomoke City on May 20 at 6 p.m.Tickets are on sale now at dockjam.com. Prices range from $65 for VIP seating; $55 for chair seating; and $45 for lawn seating.The… Read more »
50 Years Later, Worcester County Developmental Center Serving 85 Clients
OCEAN PINES – For 50 years, the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) has helped local people with intellectual disabilities find meaningful employment, gain independence, and increase their self-worth.WCDC’s headquarters is in Newark, and the center also operates seven group homes in Ocean Pines.Executive Director Jack Ferry is an Ocean Pines homeowner. Ferry said the center… Read more »
OC Lioness Lions Club Donates to Leader Dogs for the Blind
At a recent meeting, Ocean City Lioness Lions Club President Bev Topfer presented a check for $1,000 to Tim and Cheryl Cuneir. They were accompanied by Tim Cunier’s “Leader Dog.” Leader Dogs for the Blind is funded through donations from Lions Clubs across America.
Decatur Boys Lose First
Stephen Decatur boys lacrosse team lost its first game of the season Monday, falling to Easton on the road, 15-8. The Warriors dominated the game, getting out to an early lead and never looking back. Last Friday, Decatur won a thriller over Sts. Peter and Paul at home, 9-8. Left, senior Gabe Geiser is pictured… Read more »
Optimist Club Donated to Ocean Pines Youth Golf Initiatives
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $7,112 to Ocean Pines Golf Club to support youth golf initiatives. The money will be used to: purchase 35 sets of golf clubs for young children, 18 sets of golf clubs for older children, a golf clinic for 20 children and five spots in the golf camp. Pictured… Read more »
A Week In Business – April 7, 2023
Committee AppointmentOCEAN CITY – The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that Reid Tingle, president/CEO of Bank of Ocean City, Ocean City, Md., was elected to serve on ICBA’s Legislative Issues Committee.ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its founding mission to create and promote an environment where community… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Learns About Hydroponics
Members of the Worcester County Garden Club recently visited Cross Farms in Showell to learn about growing plants hydroponically. Owner Carol Cross described the benefits of hydroponics and demonstrated the ebb and flow system in use at the farm.