OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week moved forward with the next step in a potential condemnation process for a parcel of bayfront land needed to accommodate a new public boat ramp, but not before an impassioned plea from the property owner to allow negotiations to continue and a rather abrupt ejection of another… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
In Interview, Writer/Director Michael Tully Calls ‘Ping Pong Summer’ His ‘Heartfelt Love Letter To Ocean City’
OCEAN CITY – From first introducing “Ping Pong Summer” to the Town of Ocean City in the summer of 2012 to the film hitting big screens today, Michael Tully sits down with The Dispatch to speak of all the milestones along the way.Tully is the writer and director of “Ping Pong Summer,” a coming-of-age story… Read more »
Angler Lax Club Reaches Lax Splash Final
OCEAN CITY- The Angler Lacrosse Club’s 13-14 boys’ team turned in a strong performance at Lax Splash in Baltimore last weekend, sweeping three games to reach the championship in its division before falling in the title game.Sponsored by the iconic downtown waterfront restaurant, the Angler Club traveled to Baltimore last weekend to compete in the… Read more »
Daughters Of The American Revolution Recognize Chambers For Her 50 Years Of DAR Membership
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently recognized Marion Elizabeth Hayward Chambers for 50 years of DAR membership during a luncheon at the Blue Doge Café in Snow Hill. She is pictured above right with General Levin Winder Chapter Regent Kitt Matthews.
Ocean City Brewery’s Requests Clear Planning Hurdle
OCEAN CITY – The question of when the new Ocean City Brewing Company remains unclear, but support from the Planning and Zoning Commission to add a grain silo and bottling and canning to the business brings it one step closer.On Tuesday evening, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider… Read more »
Seahawk Basketball Camp On Tap
BERLIN- The 5th Annual Seahawk Summer Basketball Camp, hosted by Stephen Decatur boys’ varsity coach B.J. Johnson, who was Bayside Conference Coach of the Year, is scheduled for June 16-19 at the Berlin campus.Johnson has 26 years of coaching experience and led the Seahawks to their first-ever Bayside championship this year and a deep run… Read more »
Whale Collision Rate Worries Feds
OCEAN CITY — Federal fisheries officials are reminding mariners all along the mid-Atlantic coast to be alert for whales in the open ocean relatively close to shore after a spike in the number of reported vessel strikes in recent weeks.According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, in the past few weeks there have… Read more »
Mayor Weighs In On Planned ‘Beach Takeover’; Meehan Says Event Name Resulting In Concern
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan addressed some of the concerns with the melting pot the resort becomes each June, including the anticipated “College Takeover Beach Week” event this weekend that is expected to draw several thousand college-age individuals.The unsanctioned event was expected to begin Thursday and continue through Sunday. In April 2013,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Time To Get InformedEditor:On Wednesday, June 4, a forum was held at Berlin Intermediate School for the public to hear the Worcester County Board of Education (WCBOE) candidates’ views on certain topics. The WCBOE Candidates were invited to attend the forum, which the public was invited as well. The forum was led by Worcester County PTA… Read more »
Salisbury Art Institute A Downtown Fixture For 61 Years
SALISBURY — As part of an ongoing effort to connect with community groups, the Salisbury City Council met with representatives from the Art Institute and Gallery (AIG) Monday.AIG outlined the role that they have played in developing the city’s downtown for more than 60 years and gallery officials talked about how they see art growing… Read more »