The Worcester County Garden Club recently had a presentation by Lisa Massie, DPT, about her “Evolving with Motion” program. The program promotes physical therapy and wellness and members were given tips on how to prevent injuries when gardening. Pictured from left to right Worcester County Garden Club First Vice President Joan LaHayne, Massie, and Worcester… Read more »
Category: Community
American Legion Members Received Service Awards
Two long-time members of the American Legion Post 166 Color Guard received service awards during the Veterans Day ceremonies November 11. Glen Reely, Captain of the unit, and Johan Nykvist were recognized.Pictured from left to right are Tom Wengert, Post 166 Commander, Johan Nykvist, Color Guard Captain Glen Reely, and Post 166 member Robert Smith,… Read more »
OCDC’s Latest Painted Utility Box Completed
The latest painted utility box under the Ocean City Development Corpoartion’s Public Art Program has been completed in downtown Ocean City by Snow Hill artist, Olga Deshields. This project is located on Philadelphia Avenue, just south of 26th Street in downtown Ocean City. This box is sponsored by the adjacent business, Happy Jack Pancake House.
Worcester Prep Upper School Volunteers Club Collect Donations
Members of the Worcester Prep Upper School Volunteers Club donated their time at the Giant in Millville, DE to collect supplies for Diakonia, the homeless shelter in West Ocean City. WPS Volunteers Club members Jackson Fernley, Sara Freih, Isabella Borsoni, Esi Mehilli, Izzy Huber, Elaina Elrick and Claire Windrow (not pictured) stand outside of Giant… Read more »
VFW Post 10159 Donated to Scholarship
VFW Post 10159 made a scholarship donation to Wor-Wic Community College recently. From left, Jason King, director of veterans services at Wor-Wic Community College, and Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the foundation and director of development, accept a check for $3,000 from William Dennis, Thomas Kimball, Robin Wright and William M. Price Jr. of… Read more »
Obituaries – November 25, 2022
Carol J. SkinnerBERLIN — Carol J. Skinner, age 84, passed away at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.Born in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Johnston and Gladys Kuhn.Carol wore many hats. She was a loving wife of 64 years to her high… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council Announced Art Exhibit Winners
The Worcester County Arts Council recently announced winners in the juried art exhibit: “Small Treasures.” This exhibition features 29 pieces of artwork submitted by professional and emerging artists, with work in all media. The exhibit combines many mediums including oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting, pastels, encaustic, photography, glass, and mixed media. Pictured from left are… Read more »
Salvation Army Hosted Kickoff Event for “Red Kettle Campaign”
On Nov. 16, the Salvation Army hosted a kickoff event for its “Red Kettle Campaign” in Salisbury. Annually the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City members volunteer to ring the bell at the Walmart on Rt.50 in Berlin. At the kickoff, the club received the 2nd place award for a civic group for hours… Read more »
WCCW Celebrates “Extraordinary Worcester Women”
The Worcester County Commission for Women hosted a “Gems Tea” recently to celebrate “Extraordinary Worcester Women.” Honorees Elizabeth Rodier, Shelly Bruder, Andrea Lily, Becky Collins and Sherri Lassahn are pictured with Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino.
OC Elks Lodge Hosted Hometown Heroes’ Military Banner Ceremony
The Ocean City Elks Lodge hosted the 2022 Hometown Heroes’ Military Banner Ceremony on Oct. 22. It was the club’s ninth year of honoring local active-duty military and veterans who served from World War II through the Vietnam Era who now make Worcester County their primary residence. Allen Cathell is pictured speaking at the ceremony.