BERLIN – The scrap-tire walking and jogging path long intended for Stephen Decatur Park should begin construction this spring, the Berlin Town Council learned last week.The five-foot wide path will be laid out around the park, stretching six-tenths of a mile and will accommodate walkers and joggers. Bicyclists will be asked not to use the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – An off-duty Ocean City Police Department officer was charged with driving under the influence in Delaware early Wednesday morning when his car left the roadway along Route 113 after leaving a Fraternal Order of Police Christmas party. OCPD Officer Wilbur Thomas Jesson was driving on Route 113 near Georgetown, Del. shortly before… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The eastern part of North Division Street will be experiencing some minor parking changes in hopes of alleviating traffic build up along the popular street. City Engineer Terry McGean came before the Mayor and Council this week to request the removal of two parking spaces from North Division Street so that cars… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A Gaithersburg, Md. man is in custody this week after his arrest in Ocean City late last week for stealing a car and other property from a female soldier serving in Iraq.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police were contacted by several motel clerks throughout the resort complaining a suspicious man was entering the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Downtown Recreation Complex took a few steps forward this week with the City Council’s approval of a contract for design services for the proposed 3rd Street park. The Downtown Recreation Complex, which is slated to include an expansion of the current Ocean Bowl skate park and a facelift to the current… Read more »

BERLIN – At least 2,000 Worcester County citizens will experience some holiday cheer this Christmas season that would not have been possible without local volunteers and non-profits.“There are thousands who need assistance,” said Darlene Onley of Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity).Last year, Worcester County GOLD matched 312 families, totaling 931 people, with sponsors… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The results of the National Citizen Survey, sent out to a random sampling of Ocean City residents, were released this week, giving town officials insight into some of the thoughts and opinions of residents.Dr. Thomas Miller of the National Research Center presented the Mayor and Council with the results of the surveys… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Organizers of the annual marathon in Ocean City addressed some of the uncertainties surrounding the event’s future this week with a statement posted on its website.The event organizer, Extreme Dream Events, released a statement to the media and the public on Monday after The Dispatch published a story last week questioning whether… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Entries are still being accepted for the 9th Annual Ocean City Parrothead Club’s Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff, which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle from 1-4 p.m.There will be three competitions: Ocean City’s Best Restaurant, Ocean City’s Best Private Sector and CASI (a… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The building permit extension for 1111 Edgewater Ave. was officially secured this week  when a resolution over how to fix up the temporarily abandoned property was met. At a work session of the Mayor and Council this week, property owner and developer Bob Warfield and attorney Joseph Harrison came before the City… Read more »