The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently presented scholarships to five Stephen Decatur High School seniors. Receiving those were, from left, Sarah Smith, Emily Sandt, Sophia Krasner, Kai Ross and Kameron Harris. Pictured also are Lioness Lions Ashley Furbay, Linda Oliver and President Bev Topfer.
Category: Community
OC Knights of Columbus Held Bingo For Babies Fundraiser
The Ocean City Knights of Columbus #9053 raised $4,938 through a Bingo For Babies fundraiser for the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin. The Lady Knights Auxiliary Council #9053 raised $3,500 with a Bingo For Babies Luncheon. Members of the groups are pictured presenting their checks to Joann Manole, executive director of… Read more »
Obituaries – May 19, 2023
John Charles StaleyOCEAN CITY — John Charles Staley, age 96, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home in Ocean City.Born in Dundalk, Md., he was the son of the late John Leo Staley and Irene Allen Staley.He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Patricia Staley (Crowley).He… Read more »
Art League Presented Senate of Maryland Resolution
Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Former Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan presented Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, with a Senate of Maryland Resolution during First Friday, May 5, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The resolution recognized Thaler as the first Eastern Shore resident and… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Awards Golden Apple
On Tuesday, April 24, Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2023 presented the Golden Apple Award to Emily Dinardo, radiologic technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Dinardo was selected for this year’s award because of her exceptional guidance, encouragement and overall interest in training the next generation of radiologic technologists. Pictured from left to right… Read more »
Arts Day in the Pines Received Sponsorship
Aubrey Sizemore, volunteer and event coordinator for the Art League of Ocean City, received a $1,000 sponsorship for Arts Day in the Pines from Sharon Sorrentino of the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club. Arts Day in the Pines, a free event hosted by the Art League of Ocean City, will bring more than 50 artisans and… Read more »
2023 Mary Ann Royal Award Recipient Recognized
The Worcester County Garden Club recently recognized member Pat Arata as its 2023 Mary Ann Royal Award recipient. Established by the club’s first president in honor of her friend, Mary Ann Royal, the award is given to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the club. First Vice President Joan LaHayne presented the flower-filled… Read more »
School Resource Officer of the Year for Worcester County Recognized
Worcester County Deputy Sheriff Patricia Donelson was recognized recently as School Resource Officer of the Year for Worcester County by American Legion Post 166. Deputy Donelson received her award plaque at Showell Elementary School from Post 166 2nd Vice Commander Bob Paul, who was joined by Leon Miller of Berlin American Legion Post 231.
Optimist Club Donated to Worcester G.O.L.D
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $1,000 to Worcester G.O.L.D. Nicholas Cranford, executive director of the organization, is pictured accepting the donation from Christina Dolomount-Brown, president of the club.
Obituaries – May 12, 2023
Joyce Grace ElderBERLIN — Joyce Grace Elder, age 72, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Greensburg, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Roy Calvin Bataille and Betty DiFloria Bataille.She is survived by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Elder; children, Kimberly Ann McAllister of Bishopville, Jeremy Robert Elder… Read more »
