Lawrence John Jock, Jr.OCEAN CITY — Lawrence John Jock, Jr., (affectionately known as Big Larry), age 58, of Ocean City, died suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.He was born in Camden, N.J. and was the son of Maureen (Kelly) Jock and the late Lawrence John Jock, Sr.Larry graduated from Kean University in Union, N.J. where… Read more »
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Wor-Wic Holds Adult Education Graduation Ceremony
Wor-Wic Community College recently held a graduation ceremony for area residents who earned their high school diplomas through the adult education services offered by the college. Participating in the ceremony were front, from left, Rose Cartwright, Norma Higginbotham, Evette King-Palmer and Teresa Mansfield of Salisbury; second row, Jennifer Raab and Megan Tinsmith of Delmar, Rochelle… Read more »
Sons & Daughters Of Italy Choose 2019 Distinguished Citizen Of The Year Award Recipients
The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy has awarded its 2019 Distinguished Citizens of the Year award to Sal and Mary Castorina of Frankford, Del. The couple was honored for years of significant contributions to the local community, including mentoring students, providing food for needy families and local food pantries and… Read more »
Delmarva Public Radio Receives Award From Community Foundation Of Eastern Shore
Delmarva Public Radio (DPR) recently earned a $1,000 award from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore as part of the foundation’s (CFES’s) “The Shore Gives More” Giving Tuesday campaign. The Salisbury University-owned public radio group earned more than $3,000 via 57 donor gifts.
Obituaries – January 10, 2020
Barbara A. HinkleOCEAN CITY — Barbara A. (Hunter) Hinkle passed away on January 8, 2020.Barbara was born in Hamden Md, on July 14, 1938, the 5th child of Lee and Ida (Peregoy) Hunter. The Hunters are a very close knit and loving family and this is how Barbara would eventually raise her own family.Barbara was… Read more »
OC-Berlin Rotary Hold Mini Golf Tournament
First place winners at the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Miniature Golf Tournament was the team of, from left, Debbie Adams, Nancy Bradford, District Governor Bill Ferguson, Brenda Littleton and David Bradford. The club meets Wednesday evenings at 6 at the Residence Inn by Marriott. Submitted Photos
Worcester NAACP President Receives Citizen Of The Year Award
Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith, right, received the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award from Omega Psi Pi Fraternity Inc. He is pictured with Dawn LaRue-White, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Chapter, who nominated Smith. Smith is active in his community as president of both the Worcester NAACP and Worcester County Classified Employees. He is… Read more »
Line Dancers Hold Annual Holiday Luncheon
The Ocean Pines Line Dancers recently enjoyed their annual holiday luncheon. The ladies dance at the Ocean Pines Community Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Everyone is welcome to join.
Obituaries – January 3, 2020
Edgar William TurneyOCEAN CITY — Edgar William (Ed) Turney (83) departed this world on Dec. 23, 2019.Ed was born in Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 18, 1936, son of the late Edgar C. and Marion A. Turney, and moved to Silver Spring at the age of 10. He graduated from Blair High School in 1954, where… Read more »
Dunes Manor Hosts Worcester County Developmental Center
The Dunes Manor Hotel hosted the Worcester County Developmental Center for lunch and a Christmas choral performance last week. The arrangements were made by the Ocean City Lioness Club and member June Todd directed the choir.
