The Ocean City Power Squadron held its October Meeting at DeNovo’s Trattoria. At the meeting, Commander Jim Bergold presented Bob and Kelly Beck with a plaque expressing gratitude for the generous donation in opening DeNovo’s and providing a spaghetti dinner to support the annual fundraiser for boating safety and education. Bob Beck, left, is pictured… Read more »

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night event was held on the Boardwalk last month. Volunteers from Worcester Prep are, from left, Lauren Price, Ali Schwartz, Lynde Pepper, Haylea Reiner and Kayla Baier.

The Ocean City Recreation and Parks’ Line Dancers are pictured at Seacrets during a recent gathering for Halloween.

Kim Kratovil, wife of Congressman Frank Kratovil, was the guest speaker at the Worcester County Democratic Women’s Club monthly meeting at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Monday, Oct. 19. Kratovil spoke on her role as wife to a congressman and mother to four sons. Pictured, from left, are Arlene Page, president; Debbie Resnick, treasurer; Diana Gross, vice president; Marge Sebour, executive… Read more »

American Legion Post #166, Ladies Auxilliary honored three of Worcester County’s Gold Star Mothers at a ceremony at the American Legion post in Ocean City last month. Pictured, from left, are Anna Foultz, president, Ladies Auxilliary; Kit Federico, Gold Star Mother; Elsie Bowen, Gold Star Mother; Mary Suplee, Gold Star Mother; and William Wolf, Commander, Post… Read more »

Optimist member Steve Acton recently presented Showell Elementary with a monetary gift to enhance learning for all students. Pictured, from left, are Showell Principal Dee Shorts, Acton, and Vice Principal Aaron Dale. 

The Coastal Style Luxury Living Show was held last weekend at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, featuring a wide range of events and exhibitors. Above, representing the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation at the hospital’s booth were Laura Small and Chris Hoen. Below, ready to answer questions about finance are Merrill Lynch’s Brian and Christine… Read more »

Students in all schools in Maryland take part in service learning/volunteer activities as part of a graduation requirement. As part of the Berlin Intermediate School Dolphin Team’s Service Learning Project, 6th grade students collected trash from the beach in Ocean City and recorded the data to be used in a public service announcement. As part of their Service… Read more »

Local Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Chief KC Harrington was sworn in as a member of the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission.  Chief Harrington was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley and sworn into office by Worcester County Clerk of Court Stephen V. Hales on October 13, 2009.  Chief Harrington will serve a five-year term on the… Read more »

The Worcester County Garden Club recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Clarion Fountainebleu Hotel in Ocean City with 12 past-presidents and several dignitaries in attendance. Pitcured, seated are Joan Vetare, Evelyn Mumford, Francis Mumford, and Jane Coates. Pictured back row, left to right: Diane Savage, Marion Novack, Margaret Davis, Margaret Markiewicz, Nancy Lynch, Pat… Read more »