Standing beside an artist rendition of the new planned facility, Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom received a check for $2,000 from Ocean City American Legion Post 166 Chaplain Ben Dawson, left, and Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Gilmore.
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Former Salisbury University President Charles Wight Honored
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, left, recently honored former Salisbury University President Charles Wight with a citation recognizing his leadership and dedication to SU. Wight became the University’s ninth president in 2018, retiring in July 2022.
Inaugural Class of TidalHealth’s CNA/GNA Program Near Midway Point
The first seven students enrolled in the inaugural class of TidalHealth’s CNA/GNA training program are nearing the midway point of their studies. They are, from the left, front row, Mikayla Karr, Aubrey Pastula, Instructor Juanita Homer and Harlow Baysinger. In the back row, from the left, are Lacey Wagner, Onye’a Thomas, Desiree Dennis and Maha… Read more »
Pocomoke River Wildlands Trail Groundbreaking Held
State and local officials are pictured with Gov. Larry Hogan at a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Pocomoke River Wildlands Trail connecting Snow Hill to the Pocomoke State Forest and Pocomoke River State Park.
2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award Presented
Comptroller Peter Franchot presented the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County to Assateague Island Alliance (AIA) on Friday for its efforts advocating for the island’s wild horses. The alliance partners with the Assateague Island National Seashore to promote the awareness and protection of the island’s wildlife and natural resources. Franchot is… Read more »
Obituaries – August 26, 2022
Sylvan Vonna DaughertyBERLIN — Sylvan “Butch” Vonna Daugherty, age 79, passed away at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born in Rainelle, WV, he was the son of the late Sylvan V. Daugherty, Sr. and Beatrice Rader Daugherty.Butch graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1965 before going to work for… Read more »
Assasteague Island Alliance Wins Award
Lynn Fisher, vice president of Assasteague Island Alliance, left, is pictured with Karen Roquemore, an Assateague Island Alliance board member, with the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award the nonprofit received last week.
Leaders from WCPS Donate to United Way
Leaders from Worcester County Public Schools are pictured presenting a check for $67,135.96 to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Easterseals Walk With Me Salisbury Announced
On Aug. 18, the Pellinger family spoke to the Rotary Club of Salisbury about the Easterseals Walk With Me Salisbury to be held on Sept. 10. Conor Pellinger, front left, is the Ambassador for the inaugural walk. Pictured left is Ford Waggoner, the club’s president, with Conor, Tom, Donna and Will Pellinger. To register for… Read more »
First Friday Opening Reception Held at the Art League of Ocean City.
Su Lane, Kirk McBride and David Lane are pictured at the First Friday Opening Reception at the Art League of Ocean City.