The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $5,000 Community Needs Grant to Seton Center, Catholic Charities, Inc. to support a prisoner reentry case management pilot program at the Seton Center. Pictured, from left, are Ernie Satchell, CFES Board Member; Sister Regina Hudson, Catholic Charities, Inc., Seton Center Representative; Nicole Kurtz, Food Distribution… Read more »
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Hearne And Bailey, PA Establish Ruth Donoway Fund In Celebration Of Her 60-Year Anniversary
Hearne and Bailey, PA recently celebrated the 60-year anniversary of Ruth Donoway, who serves as the firm’s Estate & Trust Administrator. In her honor, the Partners established the Ruth Donoway Fund for Community Needs at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Ken Hopper, Esq., Hearne & Bailey, PA; BJ Summers,… Read more »
M&T Charitable Foundation Provides $5K Grant To Support United Way Imagination Library Program
The M&T Charitable Foundation recently provided a $5,000 grant to support the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s Imagination Library Program, which delivers free books each month to the homes of local children ages birth to five to encourage reading and ensure success in kindergarten and beyond. The grant will provide 2,000 books to… Read more »
SD High Recognizes Hampe, Whaley And Christian For Outstanding Volunteerism And Commitment To School’s Mentoring Program
Stephen Decatur High School recognized Mike Hampe, Catherine Whaley and Lorena Christian for their outstanding volunteerism and commitment to the school’s mentoring program during a triple header night of basketball on Jan. 6. They are pictured with School Counselor Marcea Redden, left, and Principal Tom Zimmer. Submitted Photos
Worcester County Health Department Achieves National Accreditation
The County Commissioners and health officials display a plaque announcing that the Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Pictured, front from left, are QIS Director Jennifer LaMade, Administration Director Heather Barton, Health Officer Debbie Goeller, Prevention Director Marty Pusey and Commissioners Diana Purnell, Bud Church… Read more »
Daughters Of The American Revolution Recieve Informative Presentation On Native Americans On Lower Delmarva
The Edward H. Nabb Research Center’s Dr. G. Ray Thompson gave an informative presentation on Native Americans on Lower Delmarva to members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at a recent meeting. Chapter Regent Barbara May announced that a book of Native American Folktales will be donated… Read more »
PAC 14 Establishes Permanent Endowment Fund At Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore
PAC 14, the public access television channel for Wicomico County, has established a permanent endowment fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. This fund will provide ongoing support for the programs and services PAC 14 provides to our Community. Pictured, from left, are Tom Taylor, Governmental and Studio Production Coordinator, PAC 14; Suzanna… Read more »
Hobeger, Formerly With Wallops Island, Guest Speaker At OC Sons Of Italy Meeting
Republican Women Of Worcester County Hold January Luncheon
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) held its January luncheon meeting at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant on Jan. 22. Over 60 people heard Commissioner Jim Bunting talk about the challenges and opportunities that face Worcester County. Bunting was later joined by Commissioner Chip Bertino, right, for a question-and-answer session. They are pictured above with… Read more »
United Way Holiday Ball Raises Record-Breaking $120,000
Nearly 350 people from across the shore and beyond recently rang in the 2014 Holiday Season at the 12th annual United Way Holiday Ball. The “Event of the Year” at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort raised a record-breaking $120,000 to benefit United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Above, members of the event committee… Read more »