Lawrence William GisrielSELBYVILLE — Lawrence William Gisriel, age 75, of Selbyville, Del., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at home. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of William Gisriel and the late Audrey (Redifer) Gisriel.He had worked for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Md. for 33 years.He is survived by his father, William… Read more »
Category: Community
DAR Presented a Distinguished Citizen Medal
On November 21, 2022, the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a Distinguished Citizen Medal to Morris Semiatin at Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin. Semiatin, who was nominated for his service during World War II, is pictured with Chapter Regent Talley Hann and James Adkins.
RWWC Held November Dinner Meeting
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) held their November dinner meeting at Lighthouse Sound on November 17th. The guest speaker was Terris Todd of the Heritage Foundation. Pictured are Sandy Zitzer, RWWC president, Todd, and Liz Mumford, RWWC 1st vice president.
Kiwanis Student Club Decorate Trees at Showell Elementary
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City was joined by members of the K-Kids, the Kiwanis student club at Showell Elementary School, to decorate trees in Ocean Pines. Bob Wolfing, president of the Kiwanis Club, is pictured with students decorating the trees.
Worcester County Historical Society Hosts Speaker
Gordon Katz of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is pictured speaking recently to the members of the Worcester County Historical Society on the history of the Henry Hotel located in south Ocean City.
MPUMC Provides Meals
Members of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Willards are pictured last week packing Thanksgiving meals. The congregation provided dozens of meals for those in need.
Obituaries – December 2, 2022
William G.B. Ochse30BERLIN — William G.B. Ochse, age 85, passed away at his home in Berlin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Walter Ochse and Gracie Bowers.Ochse founded The Kite Loft in 1975, helping to make Ocean City become known as the ‘Kite Capital of… Read more »
Marine Corps League Hosted Bike Raffle
The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League recently hosted a bike raffle. Kathy Bielaski of Catonsville and Ocean Pines won the Cheetah electric bike, raffled off for charity on the occasion of the detachment’s third annual Boardwalk Semper Fi Bike, Run or Walk.
Kiwanis Club Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters Speaker
Emily Thompsen, program coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, spoke at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City about the organization and its efforts to help youth. She is pictured with Bob Wolfing, club president.
Ocean Pines Players Kicked Off Season
Members of the Ocean Pines Players recently kicked off their first full season since 2018. The cast of “A Grand Night for Singing” is pictured before their performance on Nov. 18. From left to right is Chrissy Troup, Jim Ulman Deb Blanchard, Donna Pasqualino, and Pat Lehnerd.