Delbert H. “Del” Baker, Jr.Special To The Dispatch OCEAN CITY – I was beyond thrilled and both honored and humbled to be selected as this year’s 2010 Ocean City’s Hometown Hero and to represent this great city during the Air Show this past weekend. With this “temporary title” came the privilege of flying with the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Md. Unveils New Coastal Atlas
OCEAN CITY – In recognition of World Ocean Day, state officials this week launched Maryland’s Coastal Atlas, an interactive online mapping and planning tool allowing public and private interests to explore coastal areas around the state including Worcester County’s shoreline and the waters off the coast of Ocean City.The atlas provides direct access to available… Read more »
Historic Church Surging To New Community Role
BERLIN – St. Martin’s Church, which has endured for 254 years north of Berlin, is becoming part of the community once again with new opening hours and special events scheduled.A sturdy brick building along the Route 113 off ramp leading to Route 589, the Episcopal church remained in use for over 200 years, only closing… Read more »
Cowger Opts Against Another Commissioner Run
BERLIN – Nine candidates for Worcester County Commissioner have filed to run as of June 10, with three more slated to file in the next week.Those who wish to run for office must file their candidacy by July 6. The primary will be held Sept. 14. The general election will take place Nov. 2.All seven… Read more »
County’s Senior Judge Nears End Of Long Court Run
SNOW HILL – Approaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 at the end of this month, senior Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Theodore Eschenberg is preparing for the next chapter in his fascinating life, although he doesn’t seem altogether thrilled about it.Eschenberg has served nearly the last three decades on the Worcester County Circuit Court… Read more »
Cop’s Military Service Honored With Flag Presentation
Kylie JosonStaff WriterOCEAN CITY – The 3rd Annual Ocean City Air Show got off to a moving start to its final day of activities with a member of the U.S. Navy Seals parachute team floating his way down to the shoreline bearing the country flag while the national anthem played.Once on ground, in honor of… Read more »
Catholic School To Add Classes
BERLIN – After just eight years of operation, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (MBS) student body is expanding, with pre-kindergarten and first grade classes to offer a second track.MBS has waiting lists for eight of 11 grade levels, Principal Mark Record said, with the largest waiting lists for pre-kindergarten and first grade.The school needs commitments… Read more »
Season’s First White Marlin Hooked
OCEAN CITY – While several big sharks have captured much of the attention surrounding the early offshore fishing season, it typically doesn’t really heat up until the first white marlin of the year shows up.On Tuesday morning, Captain Dan Clayland and a crew of local anglers aboard his “Bimini 24” found a warm water break… Read more »
Resort To Expand Salvia Ban
OCEAN CITY — Some town officials aren’t exactly sure what K-2 is, or even what they should call it, but they are seemingly all in agreement they don’t like that it’s available for purchase on the Boardwalk.The town’s long fight to ban Salvia Divinorum became one of the stories of the summer last year. This… Read more »
Families Make Rare Air Show Memories
OCEAN CITY — Salisbury native Jill Fears gets choked up when talking about last weekend’s Ocean City Air Show, and, ironically, her tears stem from a special moment she and her family experienced on the ground.Tens of thousands of spectators were treated to aerial brilliance last weekend as the US Air Force Thunderbirds closed out… Read more »