Recently, several members of the Board of the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) visited the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin to present a $500 check to Joann Manole, the center’s executive director. Pictured are Vera Beck, chair of the Caring for America committee, Manole, Sandy Zitzer, president of RWWC, and… Read more »
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First State Detachment Marine Corps Rides in St. Patrick’s Parade
During the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Parade, First State Detachment Marine Corps League rode the parade route in their military Humvee pulling their Toys for Tots trailer while also highlighting their charitable mission of supporting the Semper-Fi America’s Fund, and the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation. Left to right, lined up before the parade start are… Read more »
Randy’s Crew Donated to the Worcester County Humane Society
Randy’s Crew recently made its second donation to the Worcester County Humane Society. Pictured from left to right are Kaitlyn Fitzhugh (of the humane society), Jackie Siejack (board member), Gerri Littleton (board member), Randy, and Sandy Summers [humane society]
JA Inspire Held Event at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
More than 4,500 students from 10 counties visited JA Inspire at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center last week. The event, which exposes eighth graders to various job opportunities, featured 120 exhibitors from across Delmarva. The Ocean Downs exhibit, which featured retired racehorse Wynnfield Savannah, is pictured.
Voices From The Readers – March 24, 2023
Our Children, Our Rights Editor:You may have read recently that the Worcester County Commissioners oppose state legislation that would, without parental consent, allow for questionable curriculum regarding social and sexual education for all grades starting with kindergarten. This legislation is yet another effort to remove from our County local control. Further, and more egregiously, it demonstrates… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – March 24, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 24: TBACoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, March 25: Shortcut SunnyCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C Saturday, March 25: TBACrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Sunday, March 26: Monkee PawCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St.,… Read more »
Harry Ballantyne Sr. Honored by American Legion
Harry Ballantyne Sr. of Selbyville has was honored last month by Ocean City American Legion Post 166, receiving a service award for 50 years of unbroken membership in the national veteran’s organization. With Harry, holding the award, was his wife, Ann, and daughter Karen Edmondson with her husband Steve.
A Week In Business – March 24, 2023
Promotions AnnouncedBERLIN – Taylor Bank is pleased to announce several recent promotions:David Lee was promoted to information systems administrator.Meagan Farber was promoted to finance and accounting supervisor.Carl Vandivier was promoted to senior information systems administrator.Carolynn Vogel was promoted to compliance officer/internal auditor.Casey Robinson, manager of Ocean Pines branch, was promoted to assistant vice president.Heather Godwin,… Read more »
Young Author’s Contest Held
Maisie Gill, a third-grade student in Andrese Foreman’s class at Ocean City Elementary School, placed third in the Young Author’s Contest for her short story “The Coney Island Kitties.” Above, she is pictured with her family.
Hudson Behavioral Added New Residential Treatment House
Hudson Behavioral Health has added a new low-intensity (level 3.1) residential treatment house. Located on the east side of Salisbury, this will be Hudson’s sixth level 3.1 house in Maryland. Pictured left to right: Director of Housing Rebecca Kimmons, CAC-AD, Marketing & Community Liaison Alex Pullen, and Treatment Housing Manager Joshua Pippin.