The Berlin Lions Club held its annual awards night and installation of new officers on Saturday, June 22. Outgoing Lions President Rick Holland, left, passed the gavel to incoming President Ray McCabe. Lion Ray Robinson was tapped to be the new secretary for the club and Lion Wes McCabe will serve another year as club treasurer.
M&T Bank presented a $2,500 check to Salisbury Horizons to help fund operating costs for the program. Salisbury Horizons is an academic enrichment program that serves public school students from low-income families. Pictured, back from left, are Jon Sherwell, M&T Bank; Donelle Van Holten, Salisbury Horizons Program Director; Gene Malone, M&T Bank; and, front, Horizons… Read more »
The Gateway Grand recently held a Flag Dedication Ceremony for the recently installed flag inspired and driven by the desires of owner Gene Delacroix, a World War II veteran. American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 members conducted the dedication ceremony. Submitted Photos
Dr. Ray Hoy, left, president of Wor-Wic Community College, is shown with employees who recently retired from Wor-Wic. They are Dr. Scott D. Dahlberg, department head and professor of hotel-motel-restaurant management, who was named professor emeritus by the board of trustees for his contributions to the college over his 27 years of service; Joseph Ellingsworth,… Read more »
Mark Thomas, director of Worcester County Libraries, offered best wishes and thanks for her 30 years of service to retiring Ocean City Library Manager Andrea Schlottman at a farewell event last week.
The Delmarva Education Foundation celebrated the opening of its new office in the Tri-County Council Building in Salisbury with a May 21 ribbon cutting hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Rota Knott, center, cut the ribbon with help from Chamber President Brad Gillis and DEF board members Bill Wyatt, Vernon Rivers,… Read more »
LJT & Associates, Inc. raised $13,000 to support their corporate donor advised fund held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Proceeds from the annual LJT-Wallops Island Charity Golf Tournament have benefited a myriad of nonprofit organizations in the region, including Assateague Coastal Trust, the Salisbury Zoo, Coastal Hospice and Life Crisis Center. Pictured,… Read more »
The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association recently held its annual meeting in Ocean City at the Dunes Manor Hotel. The Coastal Connection show on WAMU 88.3 FM and host Bryan Russo won six awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award for Audio Feature Reporting for a story called “Homeless in Hobo Woods.” Russo was also… Read more »
Friends of the Ocean City Library elected new officers at its June 7 membership meeting. Pictured, seated, are President Pat Johnstone and Secretary Joan Kutcher, and standing, Vice President Kristie Marton and Treasurer Andrea Albrecht.
The Worcester County Commissioners join with representatives from the Department of Social Services in proclaiming June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Worcester County and asking area residents and visitors to help protect older Americans who fall victim to abuse, neglect or exploitation at the hands of trusted individuals by becoming aware, recognizing the warning… Read more »