Debbie Tingle of First Shore Federal Bank presents a check for $2,500 to Rina Thaler, executive director of the Ocean City Center for the Arts, and Claudia Nagle, executive director of Diakonia. The check funds the Empty Bowl Project and the materials needed for the 350 bowls that will be handmade at the Arts Center… Read more »
David Franklin Hedges Jr.WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Franklin Hedges Jr, a longtime resident of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area residing in Kearneysville, W.Va. and Ocean City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at the age of 66.Born July 26, 1949, he was the son of Mary Hedges and the late… Read more »
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty and their agents donated dozens of new toys to the Worcester County GOLD program prior to Christmas. The agents donated the new toys at the annual Christmas/Holiday party held at the Longboard Cafe. Pictured, from left are Realtor JD Wells, Office Administrator Connie Williamson and Realtor Tony Golden. “Our agents and… Read more »
The Bank of Delmarva President/CEO announced a recent $500 donation to Delmarva Teen Challenge, Home of Hope. Home of Hope helps women who need help with their journey through addiction. The Bank of Delmarva’s employees contribute money to a Casual Day Fund in order to dress casually on Fridays throughout the year. The monies collected… Read more »
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has announced BEACON at Salisbury University as an Investor Panel Sponsor for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Their support and donations allow them an exclusive judging seat when students present their ideas at the YEA! Investor Panel event in Spring 2016.
Lowell Franklin ‘Gus’ EggertOCEAN CITY — RADM Lowell Franklin “Gus” Eggert, USN Retired, died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at his home in Ocean City.Born in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of the late Frank John Eggert and Caroline Heppert Eggert. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Conlin Eggert, and… Read more »
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, a hospitality group with eight area restaurants, recently donated $5,000 to the Harry K Foundation, which is helping families and children coping with hunger and food instability in Delaware. Pictured, from left, are Nelia Dolan, marketing director for SoDel Concepts; Harry Keswani, founder and president of the… Read more »
Members of the Ocean Pines Hammerheads swim team joined Coach Brooks Ensor in delivering over 60 plush toys to the Emergency Department at Atlantic General Hospital to be given to children who needed their holidays brightened while there.
The Corner Shoppe, a specialty food store in Snow Hill, recently sponsored a food drive to benefit the Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry. The response was overwhelming and donated food items quickly filled the side window. Pictured are The Corner Shoppe proprietors Rick and Sophika Smith with Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry Board member Pat… Read more »
Virginia Ellen CropperDELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Virginia Ellen Cropper, 75, passed away Dec. 19, 2015 at her home, under the care of Hospice by the Sea.Ellen was born in Berlin on Sept. 8, 1940. She was the daughter of Reese F. Cropper, Sr. and Virginia Esham Cropper, now deceased.She is survived by a sister, Joan… Read more »