In conjunction with Liberty Day observance, the Ocean City Lioness Club, represented by President Joan Strang and Board Director Darlene Prejean, presented freedom booklets containing copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States to the students of Seaside Christian Academy in West Ocean City

Temple Bat Yam Rabbi Richard Sternberger Memorial Committee members Veronica Kahn, Sharon Lewis Caden and Rabbi Susan Warshaw put final touches on the memorial service honoring Sternberger, who passed away Jan. 11. Not pictured is Grayce Cohen. The service will be held at Temple Bat Yam on April 25 at 1 p.m.

The members of the General Levin Winder Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presented a Flag of the United States of America to the Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke City during its March meeting. Pictured, from left, are Beatrice Frank; Carol Morrison, US Flag Committee Chairman; Brian Garrett, Executive Director, Delmarva Discovery Center; and Pat… Read more »

The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) was recently the recipient of a fire prevention grant from Factory Mutual (FM) Global for the purchase of smoke detectors. The grant, in the amount of $1,250, will fund the purchase of approximately 250 smoke alarms, which will be provided to those in need, in addition to the limited… Read more »

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation hosted a Life Aloha Luau last week at Seacrets. Pictured, from left, are Shelly Dawson, chair of the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation; Delegate Jim Mathias; and Dave Wilson, executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

Midge Powell, manager, and June Sassaman, assistant manager, prepare for the Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop Spring Open House on March 27. The shop, located in White Horse Park, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring handmade home accents and fashions, refreshments and door prizes.

Atlantic General Hospital’s community education team of Denise Esham and Karen Christmas took the “scarey” out of a visit to the hospital by explaining what will happen at the hospital to Showell Elementary students Charles Ailworth, Sommer Smith and Nayeli Vallejos.

Twenty-eight Stephen Decatur High School Worcester County Tech Fest participants walked away with either silver or gold ribbons when the county announced the winners two weeks ago. Above, Junior Abby Simpson grabbed the most ribbons with nine silver and five gold. She is pictured next to one of her winning photos, “Lazy Butterfly.”

The Ravens Roost #44, Ocean City, is preparing for its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 4 at 9 a.m., at the Ocean Pines Country Club. Registration forms are available at www.ravensroost44.com or by calling Marc Grimes at 302-222-0159. This year’s scholarship recipients will be graduates of Stephen Decatur High, Indian River High and Worcester Preparatory… Read more »

Stephen Decatur Middle School hosted a Lower Shore History Day competition, a qualifying round for Maryland History Day to be held at University of Maryland Baltimore County on April 24. Winners at the Maryland History Day competition move on to National History Day at University of Maryland College Park in June. The theme of this… Read more »