Ocean City Paramedics Foundation, Inc., recognized recent scholarship winners at its annual appreciation dinner at Seacrets. The scholarship, named in honor of Dr. Robert T. Adkins, has awarded more than $46,000 since its inception in 2017. Scholarships are awarded to those wishing to pursue certification as an EMT or those individuals currently working in the… Read more »
Ocean City Lions Club Vice President Mike Hooper, left, presents a $1,000 check to Brandon O’Brien, executive director of the Hope4Recovery house, which provides a safe and sober home for men in recovery.
Ocean City Lions Club donated $500 to the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Pictured, from left, are Bryan Shepherd, accounts manager; John Topfer, OC Lions president; Marie Forestal, director of Donor Recruitment; and Richard Thomas, executive director.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City supports the Student Leadership Program (SLP) clubs in the local schools to teach children and young adults how to be leaders. Pictured are SLP advisors Skip McComas for Berlin Intermediate School Builders Club, Wilma and Ralph Chinn for Buckingham Elementary K-Kids, Candy Foreman for Showell K-Kids and Roy… Read more »
Firm Announces PartnersBERLIN — PKS & Company, P.A. has announced James D. Maybury, CPA and Ashley M. Stern, CPA, CGFM®, have been admitted as partners with the firm. Their admission is a direct result of their continued commitment to client service, business acumen and technical proficiency.“We are proud of our new generation of partners, all of… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women (CFW) members, honoring the contributions of these and other exemplary women to the economic, cultural and social well-being of Worcester County. Pictured, front from left, are Laura Morrison, Gwen Lehman, Chair Tamara White and Commissioners Diana Purnell and… Read more »
On March 8, 140 women came together to celebrate the 8th Annual International Women’s Day at Ristorante Antipasti. The event, chaired by Binda Terra DiCarlo and Gina Drago Frey, raises funds for a local woman or organization in need through raffles, live and silent auctions and donations. This year’s recipient was Home of the Brave… Read more »
On March 3, 2020, the Worcester County Commissioners, back, presented a proclamation recognizing March as National Social Work Month to Julie Rayne and Rhonda Bavis of the Health Department and Jamie Manning, Assistant Director of Services for the Department of Social Services (DSS) and other DSS staff members to honor social workers for striving to… Read more »
International Women’s Day and the Suffrage Centennial were celebrated at the Georgetown Circle this month. The event was sponsored by the Freeman Foundation and was attended by many, including these members of the 100SA group. Pictured, from left, are Linda Linzey, co-chair; Joy Braun; Vicky Wallace; Susan Buyer, co-chair; Sue Fox; and Debbie Gousha.
The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 held its annual First Responders Awards Program last week. Individual awards were presented to Worcester County Sheriff Deputy Cameron Gardner, Maryland State Police (MSP) Berlin Barracks Trooper of the Year Tfc. Kevin Lane, MSP Berlin Barracks NCO of the Year Sgt. Sean Huffines, OC Police Officer of the Year… Read more »
