Ray Hoy, left, president of Wor-Wic Community College, receives a $1,000 check from Freddy Mitchell, chairman of the scholarship committee of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. The Rotary Club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization. Submitted Photos
Ocean City American Legion Post 166 came away from the recently held Department of Maryland State convention with four awards for excellence in its programs for posts in Maryland with 751 to 1,000 members. Pictured, from left, are Post 166 officers Robert Smith, 2nd Vice Commander; Scott LaCoss, Service Officer; W.L. (Sarge) Garlitz, Past Post… Read more »
Major John J. Andrews (U.S. Army, Ret.), a member of Ocean City American Legion Post 166, celebrated his 101st birthday while residing at the Berlin Nursing Home on Sept. 16. The post had hoped to celebrate with him in person but the covid pandemic restrictions prevented any gathering. Not to be outdone, the post arranged… Read more »
The Rotary Club of Salisbury recently constructed and donated two accessible pavilions to the Wicomico County Department of Recreation and Tourism’s Little league Challenger Division Project 7 ½, an adaptive baseball program for kids 4-18 years old with physical or intellectual disabilities. The rotarians are pictured in front of their work.
Ocean City Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks for use in supporting its programs. Pictured, from left, are OC Lions 2nd VP Bill Christmas, President Mike Hooper, 1st VP Scott Stark and Ocean City Recreation Manager Travis Davey.
Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor accepted a check for $25,000 from Bill Hickey, president of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club. The money is for a professional development room at the Worcester County Board of Education. This room will be named after the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.
At the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 September meeting, President Emily Nock presented a plaque to Karen Thompson for being named the 2019-2020 Member of the Year.
The Ocean City Surf Club recently presented the Ocean City Police Department with 30 Dunkin Gift Cards to pay respect, show appreciation and thank them for their service in our community. Pictured, from left, are Sergeant Rick Wawrzeniak, OCSC Vice-President Rusty Ruszin, OCSC President Tommy Vach and Pfc. Jennifer Smithhart. Submitted Photos
The Worcester County Democratic Campaign Center invites the public to visit the office at 220 N. Washington Street in the Snow Hill town business district. Sponsored by the Worcester County Democratic Central Committee, office visitors are required to wear a mask and one will be furnished, if needed. Pictured are volunteers Christina Hulslander and Doug… Read more »
The Worcester County NAACP Car Prayer Vigil for George Floyd, held on June 5, was hosted by Rev. Betty Smith of Tyree AME Church. NAACP President Ivory Smith is pictured with his daughter, Natasha Smith, welcoming approximately 75 cars to the service. Eight racially-diverse religious leaders shared their message of hope and solidarity following the tragic… Read more »
