On Oct. 7, the Ocean City Lions Charities, Inc. will hold the 4th Annual Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club specifically to raise money for our wounded troops. Above, local restaurateur Macky Stansell presents a check for $5,000 to start the tournament and fundraiser effort for  the OC Lions Wounded Troops… Read more »

Boy Scout Kevin Clayland recently chose Diakonia as the recipient of his Eagle Scout project. He visited Diakonia, and found organizers were in desperate need of an additional storage shed. Clayland collected money from family, friends and scout supporters to pay for a shed kit. He recruited troop leaders and his father and friends to… Read more »

Assateague Coastal Trust Executive Director and Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips, left, presents Hi-Tide Marine Construction owner Denny Sharp with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contributions his company has made to the preservation of vital wetland ecosystems and critical wildlife habitat through the use of “Living Shoreline” management options.

The Republican Women of Worcester County sponsored the Patriot Day Fashion Show and Luncheon last Friday at the Clarion. Above, selling silent auction raffle tickets are Carol Quinto and Darlene Musatano.

Patiot Day Luncheon and Fashion Show event commentator Carolyn Coyne is pictured with her husband Col. Jim Coyne at the event.

Local artist Robin Harrison captured the People’s Choice Award for her photograph “Assateague Ponies” at the Art League of Ocean City (ALOC) First Friday September reception. The reception opened the ALOC month-long show “Picture Perfect Photography.”  The show runs through Sept. 27. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and… Read more »

Members of the Community Church at Ocean Pines recently had the chance to purchase handmade olivewood religious articles from Bethlehem and Jerusalem. These carvings included olivewood Nativity sets, crosses, Christmas ornaments, angels and many other items. The carvings are handmade by Christian families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.  Above, Jo and Bill Fortney admire the array… Read more »

Guidance counselors Aaron Call and Michelle Bankert introduce both new and old students at Berlin Intermediate to the “All about Attitude” program and the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program. Both of these programs reward students for good behavior, in the classroom and around the school.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the County Commissioners and Volunteer Services Manager Cyndy Howell met with Heather Gates of Women Supporting Women, Alice Tweedy of Coastal Hospice, Regina P. Jones-Brake of Assateague National Park, Brigitte Saulsbury and Brooke Gemberling of Court Appointed Special Attorneys (CASA), and Martha Moskowitz of Habitat for Humanity after presenting them with a proclamation… Read more »

Delegate Jim Mathias recently attended a monthly NARFE meeting in Ocean City with the NARFE Executive Board. Pictured, from left, are Barbara Richardson, Vice President; Maurice Constant, Sgt. at Arms; Joyce Constant, Treasurer; Mathias; Dan McGrath, President; and Tom Longo, Secretary.