Friends of the Ocean City Library elected new officers at its June 7 membership meeting. Pictured, seated, are President Pat Johnstone and Secretary Joan Kutcher, and standing, Vice President Kristie Marton and Treasurer Andrea Albrecht.

The Worcester County Commissioners join with representatives from the Department of Social Services in proclaiming June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Worcester County and asking area residents and visitors to help protect older Americans who fall victim to abuse, neglect or exploitation at the hands of trusted individuals by becoming aware, recognizing the warning… Read more »

Cato and Exxon Mobil presented Worcester Preparatory School sixth grade science teacher Lindsey MacWha with a $500 grant. Among the tools purchased with the funds were a mechanical smoke machine, which demonstrates what happens to lungs exposed to smoke inhalation, and a chemical kit filled with various narcotics to be used for experiments with fruit… Read more »

Rotary Club of Salisbury President Hugh Livingston, left, and Immediate Past President Kathleen McLain, right, presented a $500 check to Rotarian Tim Sargent in support of summer programs at the YMCA of the Chesapeake in Salisbury. The Rotary Club of Salisbury meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Rotary Scout and Community Center on… Read more »

The United Methodist Women of the Community Church at Ocean Pines held their annual fashion show recently with the theme being “Fashions Under an Umbrella for Mother’s Day” with all fashions available for sale at the church’s Shepherd’s Nook outlet store. Models, front from left, are Will Hall, Carley Hoffman, Ashley Hoffman, Molly Stinebiser, Spencer… Read more »

The Worcester County Bar Association awarded Worcester Youth and Family with a $2,500 donation to support ongoing work with those who are struggling within the community. Pictured are Worcester Youth and Family’s, Stefanie Gordy with Bar Association Treasurer Steve Rakow.

The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines (WCOP) presented community donations to the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks and Fire/EMT Departments. In addition, a $1,250 scholarship was presented to Joshua C. Massey, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School for his academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and dedication to the community. He is pictured with his parents,… Read more »

Scoutmaster John Savage and Boy Scouts from Ocean City/Berlin Troop 225 volunteered at the Memorial Day ceremony May 27 at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. They set up chairs and tables, lined the walkway with US flags and helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance.