SNOW HILL — Expanding on the initial steps taken last year, the Worcester County Commission unanimously approved funding for a second phase of school security upgrades this week.Last year the county decided to employ armed School Resource Officers (SRO) in its schools under the purview of the Sheriff’s Department. Other security measures like ID scanners… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Resort Area Hosting Two Lax Tournies This Weekend
OCEAN CITY- The resort area will become ground zero of the youth lacrosse world this weekend with hundreds of teams from all over the mid-Atlantic region descending on Ocean City and Berlin for a pair of simultaneous tournaments.Hosted by the Beach Lacrosse program and the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, the 2014 Beach Lacrosse… Read more »
Liability Concerns Slow County’s Okay Of Grant Program
SNOW HILL — Hurricane season began Sunday and a new federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) looks to provide funding to help residents in Worcester County elevate their homes to guard against flooding. Unfortunately, the way the program is written could leave county government in the lurch if any of the projects run into problems.The… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
When it comes to sickness, my kids rarely go down for the count. Even when they do get sick, we are constantly amazed at their toughness and resiliency.Like many others around here, a brief bug swept through our house earlier this week. Fortunately, it was a fast mover and impacted the kids for less than… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, June 6:Phantom Limbs, 10 p.m.Every Thursday:Local’s Dance Party with BK45th Street TaphouseBar & Grille443-664-2201 • 45th St., On The Bay, In The 45th St. VillageFriday, June 6:Pompous Pie, 8-11 p.m.Saturday, June 7: The Jenna Project, 4-7 p.m.; No Tell MotelSunday, June 8:Kerri Glorioso, 8-11 p.m.Monday, June… Read more »
Rape, Burglary Charges
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man faces rape and burglary charges this week after allegedly climbing through a hotel window and sexually assaulting a sleeping female he had met at a resort nightclub earlier.On May 25, Ocean City Police detectives responded to Atlantic General Hospital and met with the victim of an alleged sexual assault…. Read more »
Commissioners Unanimously Approve Budget Plan
SNOW HILL — The process had some snags and bumps, but the Worcester County Commissioners managed to unanimously approve a fiscal year 2014 operating budget this week.The budget includes salary increases for employees without raising taxes or digging out more money than expected from the stabilization fund.A unanimously passed budget is unusual, at least considering… Read more »
Habitat Announces “20 Families In 20 Years” Campaign
BERLIN – Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. (HFHWC) has announced an annual appeal campaign in honor of the affiliate’s upcoming 2015 20th Anniversary.The “20 Families in 20 Years” appeal is a multifaceted campaign that seeks to raise awareness and funding, create partnerships with area businesses and other nonprofits, and qualify partner families for… Read more »
Sixth Grade Dolphin Team At Berlin Intermediate Hold Penny Race
The sixth grade Dolphin team at Berlin Intermediate School held a penny race and raised $901.22 for Maryland Coastal Bays to save the terrapins. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program will use the money to purchase and install excluders for crab pots, preventing terrapins from getting into the pots and dying. Pictured, back from left, areSandi Smith,… Read more »
In Interview, Writer/Director Michael Tully Calls ‘Ping Pong Summer’ Movie 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 »