Newt Weaver, president of the Worcester County Museum Society, presents attorney Joe Moore with the Bob and Kathy Fisher Award for dedication to the Preservation of Local History. Joe was recognized at the annual Museum Society dinner in Pocomoke, Maryland, on May 5th, 2023.
Category: Community
Worcester County Garden Club Enjoyed “Tea in the Garden”
The Worcester County Garden Club enjoyed “Tea in the Garden” at member Jan King’s home following its recent business meeting. A variety of teas, scones, sweets and savories were sampled while admiring the many flowers in bloom.
RWWC Held “Red Shoe Book Club” Meeting
The Republican Women of Worcester County held their “Red Shoe Book Club” meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the library in Ocean Pines. Nationally, Republican women have donated thousands of books each year to libraries, schools, hospitals and other public institutions through their Mamie Eisenhower Library Project.
DAR General Levin Winder Chapter Welcomed New Members
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed four new members during a luncheon meeting at the Worcester Preparatory School. Regent Talley Hann and Chaplain Barbara Rusko administered the oath of membership to Barbara Bush, Betty-Jane Cain, Christine Nanna-Lieb and Carol Mongelli. Each has traced their lineage to… Read more »
Obituaries – May 26, 2023
John KeaneOCEAN PINES — John “Jack” Keane, age 82, passed away on Tuesday morning May 16, 2023.Jack was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 4, 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy with the helicopter utility squadron #2. He married Ellen A. (White) Keane on Oct. 5, 1963, and they lived in Flushing N.Y. where… Read more »
BIS Builders Club Donated Blankets to Diakonia
The Builders Club of Berlin Intermediate School (BIS), a Kiwanis Student Leadership Club, made 34 blankets to donate to the residents of Diakonia on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The 5th and 6th grade students are pictured learning about Diakonia’s mission from Susan Blaney.
Maryland Sierra Club Participated in Bay Day
The Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Sierra Club participated in Bay Day at Ocean Pines on May 7. The group focused on Zero Waste and emphasized “Reuse-Repurpose, Reclaim and Recycle.” Pictured are, in front, Denise and Ben Cervantes , rear, Sierra members Pat Trate, Judy Davis and Maggi Gallaher.
Birthday Party Raises Money for Cricket Center
Morgan Connolly and Everly Hill had a joint 6th birthday party this year. Instead of presents, they asked for their kids to either make a homemade card and if they would like to make a donation to the Cricket Center. The $1,000 they raised was matched by a $1,000 donation from Movement Mortgage. Hill, left,… Read more »
First State Marines Donate Funds for New Bike Racks
The First State Marines of the Eastern Shore are the first donor to have provided funds for the procurement and installation of the first newly designed bike racks that Ocean City will place strategically along the Boardwalk. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was on hand for the dedication of the bike rack that was placed… Read more »
Sterling Tavern Held Bingo Fundraiser
Believe in Tomorrow recently benefitted from a bingo fundraiser at Sterling Tavern in Berlin. The fundraiser will support the Children’s House beach respite programs.