A group of about 40 Ocean Pines residents last week organized a collection to buy family meals from the Yacht Club for local police, fire and EMS personnel. The collective, affectionately known as the “Compound Group,” formed about two years ago. Resident George Ball said several members of the Compound Group, pictured in a dated… Read more »

Worcester Goes Purple (WGP) Events Coordinator Debbie Smullen spoke recently to the OC Lions Club. WGP is an awareness project to engage the community in preventing substance abuse and promoting healthy life choices.  Smullen is pictured with OC Lions President John Topfer.

The OC Lions Club inducted two new members last month. Pictured, from left, are Lion Lou McWilliams, new members Charles Stooksbury and Danny Lewis and Past Ocean City Lions President Norm Cathell.

Jerry and Carol Apicella of the Freestate Corvette Club presented a check for $1,144 to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity). GOLD provides emergency financial aid and items to meet basic needs for Worcester County residents during critical times of need.

Ocean City Paramedics Foundation, Inc., recognized recent scholarship winners at its annual appreciation dinner at Seacrets.  The scholarship, named in honor of Dr. Robert T. Adkins, has awarded more than $46,000 since its inception in 2017. Scholarships are awarded to those wishing to pursue certification as an EMT or those individuals currently working in the… Read more »

Ocean City Lions Club Vice President Mike Hooper, left, presents a $1,000 check to Brandon O’Brien, executive director of the Hope4Recovery house, which provides a safe and sober home for men in recovery.

Ocean City Lions Club donated $500 to the Blood Bank of Delmarva.  Pictured, from left, are  Bryan Shepherd, accounts manager; John Topfer, OC Lions president; Marie  Forestal, director of Donor Recruitment; and Richard Thomas, executive director.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City supports the Student Leadership Program (SLP) clubs in the local schools to teach children and young adults how to be leaders. Pictured are SLP advisors Skip McComas for Berlin Intermediate School Builders Club, Wilma and Ralph Chinn for Buckingham Elementary K-Kids, Candy Foreman for Showell K-Kids and Roy… Read more »