02Executive Director Brandon O’Brien spoke to the Ocean City Lions Club about the Hope4Recovery House located in Berlin. Hope4Recovery provides substance use disorder treatment within a structured and supervised living environment. Pictured presenting a donation to Hope4Recovery from left to right are club member Greg Burgan, 2nd Vice President Mike Hooper, O’Brien, and club member… Read more »
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OC Art League Features Quilters
In February, “Art Quilters on the Edge” was featured at the Art League of Ocean City. Pictured are quilters Karen Amelia Brown, Neani Mee, Janie Tegeler, Kay Campbell, Joan Watkins and Della Aubrey-Miller.
Worcester County Commissioners Recognized February as Black History Month
At their Feb. 7 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith recognizing February as Black History Month. The commissioners also paid tribute to a number of historic figures whose contributions helped to shape Worcester County, including former slave Isaiah “Uncle Zear” Fassett, Rev. Charles A. Tindley, Leola… Read more »
OC Lioness Lions Club Installs New Members
Two new members were installed at a recent meeting of the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club. Pictured, from left, are Past District Governor Norman Cathell, sponsor Susan Mohler, Barbara Wasiakowski, Michelle Lewis, sponsor Faye Cathell and President Bev Topfer.
Obituaries – February 24, 2023
Shawn Joseph SoperBERLIN — Shawn Joseph Soper, age 59, of Ocean City, passed away suddenly on Feb. 15, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore after a brief illness.Born in Towson in Baltimore County, Shawn was the son of the late Granville O. Soper and Judith Elizabeth Soper (McGinn). Shawn was a graduate of the… Read more »
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Hosted Speaker
Germantown School Community Heritage Center welcomed area residents on Feb. 18 for a talk by Dr. Clara Small, history professor emeritus of Salisbury University. Small is pictured discussing the many contributions of African Americans on Delmarva.
Kiwanis Club Donates to 4STEPS
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented a $1,000 donation to 4STEPS, which offers therapeutic riding, equestrian-assisted activities and special programs. Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing is pictured presenting the check to Sandy Winter, 4STEPS founder and director.
Worcester County Garden Club Installed Officers
The Worcester County Garden Club’s 2023-2025 officers were recently installed during a meeting and luncheon in the Clubhouse at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured in the front row is President Suzy Young. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are Jeanne Bernard, director for the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland District 1,… Read more »
Berlin Chamber of Commerce Awards Prize
The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club was awarded the second-place prize from the Berlin Chamber of Commerce for selling tickets at the Berlin Oktoberfest. Pictured, left to right, are Gina Shaffer, club vice president, Ryan Nellans, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and Heather Godwin, club member.
Kiwanis Club Supports Worcester County Students
Worcester County students have active student leadership clubs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City in five schools from elementary through high school Each school receives $500 a year in support of the student club. Last week, the check presentation was made at Berlin Intermediate School. Pictured from left to right are… Read more »
