William Alfred Allewalt, Jr.OCEAN PINES — William Alfred Allewalt, Jr., age 79, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital.Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Nellie Adreon Allewalt. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elva A. Allewalt, and daughter Debra L. McDowell… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
National Champ Sea Gulls To Host Lax Camp
OCEAN CITY- The reigning NCAA Division III men’s lacrosse champion Salisbury University team will host the Lax’n at the Beach boy’s lacrosse summer camp in Ocean City next week.The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department will host the lacrosse summer camp led by Salisbury University men’s lacrosse head coach Jim Berkman and team members. The… Read more »
High School Students Create Tie-Die T-Shirts At Annual OC Play It Safe Event
During the annual Ocean City Play It Safe event, high school students created tie-dyed T-shirts at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City. Pictured, from left are Center Executive Director Rina Thaler, Jim and Kim Wagner and Al “Hondo” Handy.
Snow Hill Now Offers Wi-Fi As Free Service
SNOW HILL – Visitors to Snow Hill can now access free Wi-Fi as they meander through the historic town.In mid-June, the town’s free Wi-Fi went live, according to Michael Day, the town’s economic development consultant. He said the decision to offer the service to the public was part of an effort to keep up with… Read more »
Things I Like – July 1, 2016
Weekends with no plansMy kids the morning after the Tooth Fair comesBravo’s “Odd Mom Out” showBeach bonfires with friendsHistory buffsGrilled fish tacosSockless weekendsThe ‘80s channel on XMAll the soccer on TV this summerThe flag jump at the OC Air ShowMy new goal of steamed crabs once a week
Dolphins Do Well At Champion’s Cup Tourney
BERLIN- Despite playing a man down for much of the weekend and most of the team arriving just minutes before the start of their first game, the Delmarva Dolphins girls’ lacrosse program turned in a strong performance last weekend at the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association Champion’s Cup in Richmond, going 2-1 during the tournament.The Dolphins,… Read more »
Relaxed Drone Regs’ Impact On Realtors Weighed
OCEAN CITY — Now that the Federal Aviation Administration has eased regulations on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), local Realtors may be adding drones to the list of tools they use to sell the region’s real estate. Then again, in more densely populated places like Ocean City, maybe not.The recently announced regulation easement seemingly opens the… Read more »
Cecil State’s Attorney Charged With Indecent Exposure; Prosecutor Says He Will Be Cleared
OCEAN CITY – Law enforcement charged Cecil County State’s Attorney Edward D. Rollins III with indecent exposure following an incident in Ocean City last week.Rollins, 60, has been charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct following incidents June 21 and 22 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau in Ocean City.“After consultation with the Ocean City Police… Read more »
OC Brings On New Transit Head With Local Ties
OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy search including interviews with several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City last week announced the hiring of a new transit manager with ties to Delmarva.The town last week announced Mark Rickards has been hired as transit manager after a months-long search. Rickards brings 30 years of experience to… Read more »
Is It Safe To Go Into The Waters Around Here?
Kathy PhillipsSpecial To The DispatchIn our coastal watershed and along our ocean beaches, the answer almost always is a resounding yes. But after heavy rainfall, like we’ve been experiencing in the past few weeks, the answer isn’t so simple.Runoff from rainstorms carries pollutants and contaminants off lawns, parking lots, roadways and farm fields into our… Read more »