United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently received $25,000 for the 1944 Legacy Circle Fund in honor of Bill and Carolee List, given by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kim List of Ocean City. The 1944 Legacy Circle represents individuals who have committed to ensuring the long-term vitality of UWLES and the… Read more »
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WCHS Gifted Portrait of Commodore Decatur
A portrait of Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr. was gifted to the Worcester County Historical Society by Mrs. Catherine Spence. The portrait will be displayed in the Maryland Room of the Berlin library. Pictured are Jennifer Ranck, Worcester County Library director, and Newt Weaver, Worcester County Historical Society president.
Kiwanis Club Hosts Worcester G.O.L.D. Speaker
Nicholas Cranford, executive director of Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City about the nonprofit’s efforts to provide assistance to area residents in need. Cranford, right, is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing.
Obituaries – March 10, 2023
Mary K. GoeckelBERLIN — Mary “Marilyn” K. Goeckel of Berlin, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Eynon, Pa., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James A. Kenney and Anna Callahan Kenney. She was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School Class… Read more »
The Dress Ministry Donates Jump Ropes
Volunteers from The Dress Ministry—Eastern Shore, Md. are pictured with jump ropes they recently made out of cotton t-shirts. The ropes will be distributed to Guatemalan children in schools and orphanages by Kelly and Rob Smith of Living Sent Ministry.
Worcester County Commissioners Present Proclamation
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Debra Stevens, director of community health nursing for the Worcester County Health Department, recognizing February as Children’s Dental Health Month and the Worcester County Dental Center (WCDC) in Berlin as a cornerstone of community health for its role in helping area children establish a lifetime pattern of… Read more »
American Legion Donated to Wor-Wic Community College
American Legion Post 64 recently donated $2,000 to Wor-Wic Community College. Pictured, from left, is Jason M. King, director of veterans services at Wor-Wic, and Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the foundation and director of development, accepting the donation from Bill Hagen, John Iwanski, Richard Cunningham and Burt Moore of American Legion Wicomico County… Read more »
Obituaries – March 3, 2023
William Todd HersheyBERLIN — Todd Hershey passed away unexpectedly Feb. 22, 2023, at his home in Berlin.Todd was born in Salisbury on April 24,1970 and is survived by his parents, Tom and Beth Hershey of Ocean Pines; his four children, Henry, Jackson, Oliver and Oscar; his sister Mindy Houck (Hershey) and her three children; and… Read more »
Town Cats Celebrated 25th Anniversary
Town Cats celebrated its 25th anniversary with Crafts for Cats, a fundraiser at Burley Oak Brewing Company. Burley Oak’s Bryan Brushmiller is pictured presenting a check for the $4,100 raised to Susan Mohler of Town Cats.
Assateague Island National Seashore Employees Recognized
Assateague Island National Seashore recently recognized employees for contributions in 2022. Pictured are Chris Fitzgerald, the 2022 Safety Award winner, Jim Bell, the 2022 Superintendent’s Award winner and Assateague Island National Seashore Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne.