The Optimist Foundation Scholarship Lotto winners recently received their checks. Above left, Rich Dalton, left, Optimist Foundation Lotto chairman, presents the Scholarship Lotto second place winner, Debra Lokey middle, with a $15,000 check. She was accompanied by her daughter, Angela. 

Optimist Foundation Lotto chairman Rich Dalton presents David Hambury with a $75,000 check. He was accompanied by his wife, Sara, son, Hayden, and daughter, Opal. Submitted Photos

The Methodist Women of Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin recently presented a $250 check to Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle. Above, President Dee Whittington is pictured with Nagle.

A leadership gift of $10,000 has been made by Atlantic Orthopaedics to the capital campaign for the construction of a new athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s (SDHS) Seahawk Stadium. The fund raising campaign is a project of the SDHS Alumni Association. Above, SDHS Principal Lou Taylor accepts the donation from Dr. Thomas… Read more »

Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 members marched in the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade last weekend. Above are members Marie and Ray Myers on parade day. 

Stephen Decatur High School students recently participated in a school-wide clothing drive and collected two entire truckloads of used apparel to assist in the opening of the new Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. The drive was organized by Connections Advisor Laurie Chetelat. Above, juniors Abby Hastings, Ian Bresnahan, Ravyn Saunders, and senior Garrett Mohammadioun… Read more »

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop/St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Berlin recently presented a donation to the Worcester County Developmental Center. The presentation was made during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce February Business After Hours. Profits from the Church Mouse are the main source of outreach giving for St Paul’s Church. Pictured, from left, are Helen Wiley, Church Mouse Coordinator, Rachel… Read more »

On Friday, March 4, local artists from River Run showcased their art work at the Art League of Ocean City. Above are Art League President Meg Spurlock with Lois DeVoe, curator of the show.

Ocean City Public Art Committee members Lauren Taylor, Caitlin Evans, Jody Veader, Donna Greenwood, Carolyn Kennington, Rebecca Taylor and Veronica Kahn recently met to plan their Ocean City Public Art Committee Preakness event at the Captain’s Table. Event features raffle ticket bets, the “Black Eyed Susan” drinks, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a hat contest…. Read more »

Catholic Charities/Seton Center recently received $80,000 from the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore to support emergency food distribution, case management and children’s programs for economically disadvantaged families. Pictured, from left, are United Way Assistant Director Aaron Reid and Seton Center’s Sister Regina Hudson and Chair of the Advisory Committee Barbara Cash.