The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin recently received a “Special Delivery” courtesy of the ladies of the “Knifty Knitters” from the Ateaze Senior Center in Baltimore. Ronnie Schuman delivered several bags loaded with handmade crocheted blankets, hats, dolls, octopi and jelly fish to restock the shelves of the Baby Boutique at… Read more »
The Salisbury University Police Department recently honored Pfc. Shane Baker with its Life-Saving Award. Baker is credited with saving the life of a child while on vacation, off duty, at a camping resort in Worcester County. While at the resort’s pool, the officer saw a father attending to a child who appeared to be choking. Noting… Read more »
The Republican Woman of Worcester County’s (RWWC) 2021 Future Success Award for Snow Hill High School was presented to Jakhi Blunt, who plans to attend the Advanced Technology Institute in Virginia Beach in the fall. The award is given each year to students who show remarkable personal growth and achievement during high school. Pictured, from… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently continued its year-long community service project called “Companion Dolls”. The club stuffed dolls at a weekly meeting this month, Above, Chair Diane Sparzak instructs members Roy Foreman, Jim Spicknall and Dick Clagett.
The Ocean City Knights of Columbus Council #9053 continues to support the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health, located in Berlin, through some creative ways. During the month of March, the Life Program of the Knights combined two worthwhile efforts into one special program to collect gift cards and cash from membership and friends…. Read more »
During her visit to Ocean City last week, Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan was joined by Rina Thaler, the Art League of Ocean City’s executive director, and Megan Burak, Art League staff member and winner of the Best in Show for her painting “Sirra.” The award is part of the annual Beverly Bassford Juried Group… Read more »
The Art League of Ocean City was awarded a matching Community Arts Development Grant of $3,000 to support artist awards at its monthly exhibitions. Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, received the award from Sharon Sorrentino of the Worcester County Arts Council on First Friday at the Ocean City Center… Read more »
Coldwell Banker CARES Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic recently presented a $500 grant to the Rackliffe House to assist with the preservation and repointing of bricks on the kitchen wing of the historic 18th century house. Pictured are Coldwell Banker office manager Greg Goldman, and Rackliffe House Trust board members Laura Mears, Mandy Lynch and Susan… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High head football coach Jake Coleman recently spoke to the Ocean City Lions Club about the team’s Riddell football helmets. Used in the NFL, these greatly reduce the risk of concussions. Coleman hopes to raise enough funds to purchase one for every player. The club donated money for two helmets and individual members… Read more »
Scott Stark was recently inducted as the new 2021-2022 Ocean City Lions Club President. Pictured, from left, are Past President John Topfer, Tail Twister Greg Burgan, Director Doug Parks, Director Ken Robertson, Membership and Scholarship Chair Sean Williams, Treasurer Greg Cathell, Secretary Steve McMillan, outgoing President Mike Hooper, New President Scott Stark and Past District… Read more »
