Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association (WRSPA) contributed $18,756 to the United Way Campaign this year. It was a new record for WRSPA, as last year’s donations totaled $13,000.00.
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WPS Kindergarteners Celebrate 100 Days
These kindergarteners from WPS were happy to see the first 100 days of school come and go. Pictured, from left, are Savannah Baker, Romie Crevecoeur, Daniel Kauffman, Ilya Buinovskis, Parker Moreland and Natalie Gjikuria.
State Champs Recognized
At a meeting last month, the Berlin Mayor and Council presented certificates of recognition to two Berlin Little League teams who won the Maryland championships last summer for their age groups. Pictured above are members of the Junior League state champion team with Mayor Zack Tyndall with the council in the background. Below are members… Read more »
A Week In Business – March 17, 2023
Hiring EventBERLIN – i.g. Burton Auto Group is preparing for the opening of their new Chevrolet showroom in Berlin with a hiring event on March 17-18.The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.“We are looking to fill several positions on our staff in order to meet the demands of our… Read more »
Obituaries – March 17, 2023
Joseph Louis Pino Sr.Joseph Louis Pino Sr., age 64, of Berlin, MD died suddenly Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He was born in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Albino Pino and Irene Beatriz (Eduardo) Pino.Joe owned United Restoration and was a charter member and chairman of… Read more »
OC Elementary Learn About Plants and Insects
Students in Danielle Marshall’s first grade class at Ocean City Elementary are learning about plants and insects. They started their journey by reading a funny fictional story, A Diary of a Spider. They were introduced to important vocabulary words and learned to retell key details from the story, preparing them for understanding key concepts and… Read more »
WPS Celebrated the 100th Day of School
Abby Harrison’s second grade class was all smiles celebrating the 100th Day of School at WPS. Pictured, from left, are Auggie Hall, Aryan Verma, Hannah Giardina, Hristina Gjoni, Emery Anthony, Ethan Arnold, Harrison, Zia Salem, Dev Pillai, Grace Hornung, Kamden White, Margot Hidell, Ellie Bookwalter, Emma Abbott and Ian Laroche.
Optimist Club Welcomed New Members
At a recent dinner meeting, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club welcomed four new members: William Outten, Em Hench, Ron Hamm and Vicki Shrier. President Christina Dolomount-Brown is pictured with Hench.
Kiwanis Club Inducted New Members
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently inducted seven new members. Pictured from left to right are John Hanberry, Teri Westbrook, Jose Alverez, Mariana Alverez, Janet Wolfing, Terri Ulman and James Ulman.
Cops & Courts – March 17, 2023
Parade Day ArrestsOCEAN CITY – Two Maryland men were charged with second degree assault after fighting with police officers last weekend.On March 11 around 6 p.m., Ocean City police responded to a disturbance outside a mid-town hotel involving three individuals arguing, including Mark Fitzpatrick, 56, of Grasonville, and Kyle Fitzpatrick, 29, of Grasonville, Md. Police… Read more »