Jeremy Goetzinger of Ocean Pines Aquatics presents a $1,550 check to representatives of the Worcester County Humane Society. Proceeds were raised during the annual Doggie Swim event, held Sept. 10 at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines. Also pictured are Worcester County Humane Society Manager Jessica Summers, left, dog care giver Gabrielle Belka, and… Read more »

The Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 welcomed a number of new members at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Ali Jacobs of TC Studios recently completed the painting of two colorful utility boxes in the downtown area of Ocean City.  Both boxes were painted as part of the Ocean City Development Corporation’s .

Wor-Wic Community College employees received awards for 20, 25 and 35 years of service at a recent all-staff meeting at the college. In the front row, from left, are Renee Dayton of Delmar, Del., and Wendy Postles of Salisbury, both recognized for 20 years of service, and Dr. Lawrence Blasco of Quantico, recognized for 25… Read more »

Lower Shore Land Trust hosted a reception last week to honor Jack Burbage. Burbage’s gift of property enabled the nonprofit to establish the Jack Burbage Conservation Land Fund. Burbage, right, is pictured receiving a David Turner sculpture from Hugh Cropper, chair of Lower Shore Land Trust, and Kate Patton, the organization’s director.

AJ Fox won a guitar for his performance at the Berlin Fiddlers Convention. Fox, second from right, is pictured with Ryan Nellans of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, right, and Daniel and Avery Caton.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Ed Ahlquist as “Kiwanian of the Month” for August. Ahlquist, who helps out when the club serves concessions at events, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president.

Wor-Wic Community College employees recently received awards for 10 and 15 years of service. In the front row, from left are Scott Russen, Dr. Stacey Hall, Laura Paddack, Karen Berkheimer, and Dr. Brenda Mister, all recognized for 10 years of service. In the back row, from left are Averill V. Anderson, recognized for 10 years… Read more »

The Bikers Without Borders Foundation last week presented a donation of $1,500 to the Autistic Children Support Group of Worcester County. The group provides parent-to-parent support for families dealing with autism and developmental disabilities.

The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League held its 16th annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club this summer to raise money for the Semper Fi & America’s Fund that provides programs to assist combat wounded severely ill veterans and their families in all branches of the U.S. Armed… Read more »