New Ravens Roost #44 Officers

The 2011 Officers of Ravens Roost #44, Ocean City were installed in a ceremony conducted by Marlyn Pietruszka at the monthly meeting. The Roost is currently making plans for their annual Golf Scholarship Tournament, Friday June 3, at the Ocean Pines Country Club. All profits will benefit the Annual High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. Above are President… Read more »

100th Member OCDC

Mike Patchett, owner of Patchett Electric and a downtown Ocean City resident, became the 100th member of the Ocean City Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. It started in 2000 with 34 members. 

SDHS Key Club

Stephen Decatur High School has a very active Key Club, which is the high school club of Kiwanis International. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is the parent and sponsoring club of the SDHS Key Club and supports their efforts. Pictured, from left, are Key Club Editor Rachel Thompson, Key Club President Taylor Tobak, Key Club… Read more »

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Jennifer Cannon, left, co-chair of the Perdue United Way fund-raising campaign, presents a check for $317,719 to Kathleen Mommé, second from left, executive director of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Cannon; Tim Feist, President of the United Way Board of Directors; Mommé, Perdue Chairman Jim Perdue; Perdue United… Read more »

Young Men Honored

The Ocean Pines Association and Ocean City Aquatics honored two young men in the community who have volunteered their service and qualified to receive a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Recognized were David Bernal-Clark, who received the bronze and silver, and Lucas Duker, who received the bronze. Pictured, from left, are Tom Perry, OPA Aquatics; Duker; Bernal-Clark; and Lori… Read more »

Venable Electric Receives Plaque

Stephen Decatur High School Alumni Association Building Chair Ryan Bergey, right, presents a plaque to Dale Venable, left, owner of Venable Electric, in appreciation for his firm’s donation of discounts for services in providing electrical and HVAC work for the building of the athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s Seahawk Stadium. The field… Read more »

Black History Month

Stephen Decatur High School Media Specialist Mary Cosby stands next to a display of African American books in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, Stephen Decatur High School students will be engaged in a variety of activities and instruction that highlight the many accomplishments of African Americans.

DAR Application Workshop

General Levin Winder Chapter, NSDAR, members attended the annual workshop designed to assist DAR prospective members in completing applications and to assist current members with further genealogical research. Pictured are Pat Arata Sue Mallory, Sallie Smith and Jane Bunting.

Vietnam Vets Recognized

On Monday, Jan. 31 at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, a wreath was placed to recognize the 43rd Anniversary and in honor of those who fought the TET offense battle in Vietnam. A moment was taken for those who survived, those who were lost and for the families of all of those veterans. Above are Paula… Read more »