The James M. Bennett High School class of 1973 recently held its 50th reunion, during which class members donated to raise funds for a one-time scholarship. The one-time award of $1,060 will go to a Wor-Wic Community College student who graduated from JMB and is enrolled in a nursing or emergency medical services program. From… Read more »
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Buckingham Elementary Girls Run First 5K
Participants in Buckingham Elementary School’s Girls on the Run program recently completed their first 5k. The 10-week program, designed for third and fourth graders, includes lessons to help the girls gain self-confidence, while learning how to be a friend and have friends, while creating a fun, safe, positive environment for them. The team, which in… Read more »
Girl Scouts Donate to Brooke’s Toy Closet
Members of Girl Scout Troop 365 of Berlin recently visited TidalHealth Peninsula Regional to donate to Brooke’s Toy Closet, a program that provides new toys to children in the emergency department and pediatric units. The girls used proceeds from their cookie sales to buy toys to fill the closet in an effort to brighten the… Read more »
Garden Club Creates Entrance Decorations
Members of the Ocean Pines Garden Club gathered in late November to create numerous swags and wreaths to decorate neighborhood entrances throughout Ocean Pines.
Heritage Center Hosted Second “Veteran Voices” Talk
Germantown School Community Heritage Center hosted its second “Veteran Voices” talk with Korean War veteran Wallace Purnell on Nov. 25. Pictured at the event, which was well attended, are Gabe Purnell (left) and Wallace Purnell.
Optimist Club Donated Coats to Berlin Intermediate
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated coats to Berlin Intermediate School. Bill Hickey, chairman of the coat donation program for the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, is pictured delivering the coats to Principal Amy Gallagher, middle, and school counselor Michelle Bankert.
Kiwanis Club Holds Annual Coat and Toy Drives
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City received enormous support for its annual coat and toy drive. Coat drive co-chairs, Kitty Wrench and Sue Wineke collected over 300 coats while toy drive chair, Dave Landis, collected 3 full SUV loads of toys. All toys sewer delivered to Worcester G.O.L.D. in Snow Hill for distribution.
Salvation Army Holds “Love Beyond Christmas” Campaign
Salvation Army’s “Love Beyond Christmas” campaign includes donations, gifts and bell ringing. Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association (WRSPA) donated toys and winter-wear at their November luncheon. Pictured from left to right is Michael Murray, guest, Allen Brown, WRSPA executive board, Pam Gregory, United Way representative, and Carla Duls, Maryland Retired School Personnel Association president.
Obituaries – December 15, 2023
Richard Leonard PontonBERLIN — On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, Richard Leonard Ponton, known as Richie/Dick to many, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family including his grandson, Chase. Richie was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Rutland, VT, one of 15 children to the late Raymond S. Ponto and Marion B. (Soulia) Ponto.In his younger… Read more »
OP Parks & Recreation Held Annual “Breakfast With The Grinch”
The Ocean Pines Department of Parks and Recreation held its annual “Breakfast With The Grinch” on Dec. 2. As customary, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City cooked the pancakes, sausages and scrambled eggs. From left to right is Buddy the Elf, Dave Landis, Ed Ahlquist, The Grinch, Barbara Peletier and Mike Castoro.