Michael Alexander StraussOCEAN CITY — Michael Alexander Strauss, age 66, born Dec. 9, 1954 the beloved son of Mona Strauss of Ocean City and Chestertown and the late Dr. Robert Strauss, passed away peacefully at the home of his mother on March 9, 2021 after a short illness. He is sadly missed.A 1976 graduate of… Read more »
Category: Community
Bikers Without Borders Donate To US Kennels, Inc.
Members of Bikers Without Borders Foundation met outside of Tall Tales Brewery recently to present Chris and Mirela Hardy from US Kennels, Inc. in Salisbury with a $500 donation. The contribution made will help keep the vital program for veterans funded and operating. The program improves the lives of veterans by teaming them up with… Read more »
Moms Demand Action & Everytown For Gun Safety Partner To Educate About Gun Safety Through Be SMART Program
Maryland’s Lower Shore Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers partnered with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund to provide education and awareness about child gun deaths and responsible gun storage through the Be SMART program. Be SMART Moms partnered with the “Lemonade Bookstand” initiative to distribute spring bags stuffed with art… Read more »
OPGC Hold Annual Arbor Day Memorial Ceremony
The Ocean Pines Garden Club (OPGC) held its Arbor Day Memorial ceremony on April 8 at Pintail Park in Ocean Pines. The event, which had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was an opportunity for club members and friends to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost in either 2019 or… Read more »
RWWC Hold General Meeting With Heritage Action For America
The Republican Women of Worcester County held a general meeting last month at Bayside Skillet in Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Melody Clarke, senior regional coordinator of Heritage Action for America, and Beth Rodier, president of the RWWC.
Cato Inc. Awards Worcester Prep $500 ExxonMobil Grant
On April 9, Cato, Inc. awarded Worcester Preparatory School a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant. This year’s grant will be applied toward Worcester Prep’s math program. ExxonMobil believes in investing in educational programs for the next generation to pursue studies and careers in fields involving math and science. Accepting the check is long-time math… Read more »
Surf Club Presents $1200 To OC Rec. & Parks For Scholarship
The Ocean City Surf Club presented a $1,200 sponsorship check to the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department (OCRP) for its 2021 OCRP Youth Program. Pictured, from left, are OCRP Recreation Manager Travis Davey, OC Surf Club Vice-President Rusty Ruszin and OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach. Submitted Photos
OC Lions Does Trash Pickup On Route 611
After a six-month delay due to COVID-19, the Ocean City Lions Club spent a sunny morning last month cleaning up trash along Route 611.
Lions Club Awards Kahler Patz Fellowship
Lion Bill Kahler was awarded the Dr. Arnall Patz Fellowship for his distinguished leadership of the Ocean City Lions’ Eye Screening Program. Kahler has organized and led a team to provide in-school pre-k and kindergarten eye screenings in the Ocean City area. The OC Lions look forward to resuming this program, which was halted by the… Read more »
Obituaries – April 9, 2021
Dale Richard PruittBERLIN — Dale Richard Pruitt, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines.Born in Friendship, he was the youngest son of the late Howard S. and Dorothy (Quillin) Pruitt.He is survived by his wife Linda Watson Pruitt; son Gregory… Read more »
