OCEAN CITY – The new Sunday night OC Beach Lights shows downtown have experienced a few technical difficulties, but “the show goes on” as adjustments are being made along the way.Mayor Rick Meehan explained this week that there have been a few difficulties that the city in conjunction with Bob Rothermel of T.E.A.M Productions has… Read more »

SNOW HILL — A Salisbury woman, who pleaded guilty last month to carrying out a two-year theft scheme involving thousands of dollars against the Berlin golf course where she worked as a bookkeeper, was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail, most of which was suspended as long as she continues on a restitution plan.In… Read more »

SALISBURY — Looking to ignite growth downtown, the Salisbury Council discussed strategies for generating development in the area Monday.“You have to understand that it’s not the equivalent of flipping a switch,” said Planning and Zoning Director Jack Lenox. “This is not going to happen overnight.”Lenox explained that the city has been having “a discussion on… Read more »

BERLIN — Against the backdrop of the first meeting of the governor’s special task force on expanding gambling last Friday and the official opening of the state’s latest and largest casino Wednesday, the May numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week, revealing a significant spike over the prior month and the… Read more »

BERLIN — After months of lobbying and changes to town code, the Waystead Inn has gotten approval from the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to host functions beyond the parameters of a classic bed and breakfast.“You won’t have any complaints,” attorney Mark Cropper, who represented the Inn, promised the BZA Wednesday.Inn owner Mark Kaufman… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Though the loose timeline for the eventual renovation of Snow Hill High School (SHHS) remains unaltered, one Worcester County Commissioner voted against this year’s budget because it didn’t include any new funding set aside for the project.“I am very disappointed that Snow Hill High School wasn’t included … For the second time… Read more »

BERLIN — After speeding through the Berlin area well in excess of 100 mph on Tuesday, three individuals were caught in a nearby shopping center and in the woods behind it, although a fourth suspect remains at large.Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers were conducting a stationary speed enforcement detail on Route… Read more »

NEWARK — Last month, Dr. Jerry Wilson was selected by the Worcester County Board of Education to take up the position of Superintendent of Schools when Dr. Jon Andes retires this summer after 16 years as superintendent.The Dispatch got a chance to ask Wilson some questions this week about his past, the unique education atmosphere… Read more »