Participants in the Worcester County Fair’s watermelon eating contest are pictured showing off their ribbons following the event. The contest, during which kids had to eat a slice of watermelon as fast as they could, was held at Byrd Park Sept. 16 during the Worcester County Fair.
Category: Community
St. Paul United Methodist Hosts Barbecue
Attendees are pictured at a recent barbecue chicken lunch hosted by the St. Paul United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry. The next chicken sale at the Berlin church is set for Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Held at Bishopville Park
Worcester County officials are pictured at a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bishopville Park, where new playground equipment was recently installed.
Commissioners Commemorate Signing of U.S. Constitution
In recognition of the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, the Worcester County Commissioners met with Pat Arata of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. Commissioner Caryn Abbott is pictured… Read more »
Obituaries – September 29, 2023
John Harold RogersBERLIN — John Harold Rogers, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines.He was born in Spartanburg, S.C. on Sept. 23, 1940, to John Oliver Rogers and Lula Cox Rogers. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Rogers; daughters, Patricia Landry… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Recognizes Member
Every month, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognizes a member who has done something extra during the year. Pictured from left to right are President Bob Wolfing and recipients John Hanberry, Jose Alavarez, and Ron Wildgust. Hanberry and Wildgust have set up equipment for many events and Alavarez has delivered food to… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Coastal Hospice
Representatives of Coastal Hospice shared information about the organization at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured from left to right is Kiwanis Club Past President Tim Lund, Lauren Blair and Alvin Harmon.
Ocean Pines Held “Back to School Bash”
In late August Ocean Pines held its “Back to School Bash” at the Veterans Memorial Park. The Kiwanis “Dawg Team,” pictured, was there selling hotdogs, burgers, snacks and drinks to raise funds for their local youth programs.
Obituaries – September 22, 2023
Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr.BERLIN — Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr., known as “Dew” to many, 83, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family.Dew was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Baltimore, a son of the late Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Sr…. Read more »
Wor-Wic Received Sponsorship for 5K Run
Wor-Wic Community College received a sponsorship from Eastern Shore Undercover for the college’s 5K Hero Run, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7. From left, Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation and director of development, Heather Trader, development specialist, and John C. Moses, director of criminal justice, accept the sponsorship from Earl Campbell of… Read more »