The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Ed Ahlquist as “Kiwanian of the Month” for August. Ahlquist, who helps out when the club serves concessions at events, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president.
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Obituaries – September 30, 2022
Shirley Ann FerranteOCEAN CITY — Shirley Ann Ferrante, 87, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.Born in Crisfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter Jones and Anna (Hoffman) Beauchamp.She grew up in Manokin, Maryland and graduated from Washington High School. She attended Goldey-Beacom College and held many jobs in… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Employees Awarded
Wor-Wic Community College employees recently received awards for 10 and 15 years of service. In the front row, from left are Scott Russen, Dr. Stacey Hall, Laura Paddack, Karen Berkheimer, and Dr. Brenda Mister, all recognized for 10 years of service. In the back row, from left are Averill V. Anderson, recognized for 10 years… Read more »
Bikers Without Borders Donate to Autistic Children Support Group
The Bikers Without Borders Foundation last week presented a donation of $1,500 to the Autistic Children Support Group of Worcester County. The group provides parent-to-parent support for families dealing with autism and developmental disabilities.
Obituaries – September 23, 2022
Linda StrawleyOCEAN CITY — Linda, “TuTu,” Strawley, of Lahaina, peacefully departed in the comfort of her home on Sept. 2, 2022.Linda was born on Feb. 22, 1945 and lived with her family in Cape May, N.J. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Margaret Stratton. Linda graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School… Read more »
16th Annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament Held
The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League held its 16th annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club this summer to raise money for the Semper Fi & America’s Fund that provides programs to assist combat wounded severely ill veterans and their families in all branches of the U.S. Armed… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Hosted Crab Feast
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted a crab feast at Hooper’s Crab House on Sept. 11. Pictured at the event are George Mess and Margaret Alcott.
American Legion Post 166 Awarded
American Legion Post 166 received five awards during the American Legion’s Department of Maryland State Convention. Post Adjutant John Bussard, left, and Post Commander Tom Wengert are pictured with the plaques Post 166 received.
Worcester County Garden Club Learned About Sustainable Farming
The Worcester County Garden Club recently learned about small-scale sustainable farming from Jeanne Vander Clute, owner and operator of Splendid Earth Farm in Berlin. Vander Clute, right, is pictured with Deborah Young, president of the garden club.
Kara’s Garden Donates to TidalHealth Foundation
Kara’s Garden, a produce stand in Crisfield, donates its proceeds each year to the TidalHealth Foundation for cancer care in memory of Kara Tawes Evans. Craig Tawes, second from left, and his wife, Terri, third from the left, present TidalHealth Foundation President, Jessica Hales, right, and Foundation Director Donna Murray, left, with the most recent… Read more »