Shara Smith from Verizon Wireless of Ocean Pines recently donated school supplies to Edward Reid, guidance counselor, for needy students at Showell Elementary School

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Comcast Spotlight to commemorate its new location in West Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Alison McCarty, BB&T Bank; Steven Taylor, Worcester Youth & Family Counseling; Sherrie Lassahn, Ocean Pines Chamber; Jennifer Antonelli, Comcast; Tricia Seitz, Comcast Account Executive; Patricia Ilczuk-LaVanceau, Comcast Account Executive; Deb… Read more »

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore awarded $2,000 from the Help Your Neighbor Fund to Help and Outreach Point of Entry (H.O.P.E.) for the Community Emergency Shelter Project (CESP).  The funds will assist in providing food and supplies necessary to sustain a safe and warm place for the church shelter guests. The CESP is… Read more »

The Ocean City Development Corporation was selected as a 2015 award recipient for its Façade Improvement Program through the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission. As of February 2015, a total of 165 buildings have been renovated using the OCDC Façade Improvement Program in downtown Ocean City south of 17th Street.  There are currently eight additional façade… Read more »

The craft and gift shop located opposite the Ocean Pines Community Center will re-open for shoppers on Saturday, March 14. The shop is run by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club and has been closed for the winter.  The opening will feature the latest creations by members of the club. Hours are every Saturday, 9… Read more »

Perdue associates presented a check for $280,309 to representatives of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Chairman Jim Perdue; Perdue campaign co-chairs Amy Wingate and Jennifer Cannon; associate Gus Lebois, a United Way Board member; Connie Strott, United Way Board member and Wicomico County Chair; Cathie Thomas, vice president… Read more »

Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion Executive Committee members Bo Spicer, left, and John Granite presented a check for $1,000 to Al “Hondo” Handy of the Ocean Recreation Department for $1,000. The post is a proud sponsor of the many programs the department offers.

Star Charities founder Anna Foultz and her volunteers presented a check for $4,500 on Feb. 19 to Maj. General Jim Adkins (retired), Maryland National Guard, to benefit Wounded Soldiers in Maryland. Accepting the check with Adkins was Col. Charles Kohler, also of the Maryland National Guard. The money was raised through Star Charities’ annual Beef and Beer event last… Read more »

Relay For Life of North Worcester Chairwomen Dawn Hodge and Jill Elliott are honored by American Cancer Society Community Manager Debbie White for the 2014 nationwide top 10 per capita award, at the Relay For Life Kickoff at Community Church of Ocean Pines on Jan. 27.  This year’s Relay For Life will be held Friday, May 8 at Frontier… Read more »