Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members Hailey Williams and Katie Withers are all smiles while giving tours during Freshman Seahawk Day. Stephen Decatur opened its doors prior to the start of school to all 380-plus incoming freshmen so that they would be prepared on opening day. Submitted Photos
ASSATEAGUE — At least six boats have been seriously damaged by an unmarked dredge pipe submerged in shallow water in the main navigational channel in the Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague this week, prompting the Coast Guard to issue warnings to mariners and take action to remove the hazard.There have been six confirmed cases of boats… Read more »
BERLIN – A local developer’s purchase of a long vacant lot at one of Berlin’s entrances could bring more retail and apartment space to the town.Developer John Derrickson says he plans to build retail space with apartments above it on the one-acre lot at the intersection of North Main Street and Old Ocean City Boulevard…. Read more »
BERLIN – Citing a lack of support from county government, Bill Badger resigned from his position as economic development director for Worcester County last week.Badger, who was hired as the county’s economic development director in November 2011, submitted his resignation Sept. 1. He said this week the decision came after the county failed to back… Read more »
BERLIN — The new school year’s first day got off to a shaky start for some this week when a Worcester County school bus carrying 38 students was rear-ended by another vehicle during the afternoon commute on Route 589 near Ocean Pines.Around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the area of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Just one week after introducing a pair of rather draconian ordinances, aimed at reducing the disruption associated with some of the offseason vehicle-related events in the resort, town officials this week did an abrupt about-face and moved in the direction of enforcing what is already on the books.Ever since the spring Cruisin’… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Bob Rothermel scratches the gray whiskers on his trademark beard as he tries to answer my question about how long he’s been a promoter. He’s a guy who always appears to either be crafting a plan or carrying another one out. His mind is tellingly in constant motion, and it’s notable how… Read more »
BERLIN — A major reorganization within the news department was announced today at The Dispatch, the weekly newspaper circulated in Worcester, Sussex and Wicomico counties.Staff Writer Joanne Shriner’s departure last week after five years with the newspaper to accept a marketing position with the Town of Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department was the catalyst… Read more »
Bryan RussoNews EditorOCEAN CITY – Rising country singer and former Ocean City local Jimmy Charles will always remember Sept. 1 as the day his wildest dreams came true.That’s the day the video for his current single “Superman”, premiered on CMT (Country Music Television).“My phone exploded,” recalls Charles. “They premiered it at 6 a.m., put it… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Cupid is strong in the Aries aspect this week, with the cherub opening romantic possibilities for single Lambs, and strengthening ties ‘twixt loving pairs already in a caring relationship.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your dramatic flair might make things more interesting as you recount an event to your… Read more »