NEWARK – Education officials narrowed the search for a new superintendent down to four candidates this week.Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, said the board has selected two internal candidates and two from outside the county for a second round of interviews. Officials hope to make a final decision before the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Weekly “Tough Guy” Awards Return for 16th Year
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s football “Tough Guy” award is returning to the sports pages of the Dispatch this fall as the Seahawks prepare to start their season tonight on the road at Bohemia Manor.Most of the accolades in football at any level are reserved for the glamour guys, the golden-armed quarterbacks and fleet running backs who… Read more »
Former Fed Employee Sentenced In Minor Case
BERLIN — A formal federal Department of Justice employee indicted last fall on charges of traveling interstate to have sex with a minor was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.According to the federal indictment handed down last October in U.S. District Court, on Aug. 15 of last year, a suspect later identified as… Read more »
Ocean City Hopeful For Tax Setoff Resolution With County; Consultant: ‘Your Citizens Are Essentially Being Charged Twice’
OCEAN CITY — While there appears to be a thaw somewhat in the decades-old debate of tax differential between Ocean City and Worcester County, it remains to be seen if the two sides can reach an amicable agreement, but a new element involving the resort’s contribution to the public school system could further muddy the… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 2, 2016
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning WorshipYear-round, 10 a.m., Bible study; 11 a.m., worship,… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – September 2, 2016
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKFriday, Sept. 2: Jack & TAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelEvery Friday & Saturday:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittEvery Thursday: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday: Bob Miller On The PianoFriday, Sept. 2:… Read more »
Local Group Observes International Overdose Awareness Day With OC Gathering
OCEAN CITY – Attendees started gathering on the beach between 2nd and 3rd streets Wednesday night. More than 40 people were in attendance and no one was alike.In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction members and newcomers gathered around to represent loved ones, deceased and living, who have… Read more »
Two Disorderly Boardwalk Suspects Sentenced To 10 Days In Jail
OCEAN CITY — The first batch of defendants arrested after a series of related incidents on the Boardwalk in late July were in court this week with varying outcomes including jail time for the alleged catalyst in the melees.On July 29, an unusually large crowd of college-age individuals roaming the Boardwalk amid the rest of… Read more »
Coast Guard, OC Paramedics Partner On Offshore Rescue
OCEAN CITY — A potentially dangerous situation miles off the resort’s coast early Monday morning had a happy ending thanks to the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and Ocean City paramedics.At roughly 7 a.m. on Monday, watch-standers at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received notification from the crew aboard the sport fishing… Read more »
Town Councilman Eyes Eighth Term Serving Berlin
BERLIN – One of Berlin’s longest serving elected officials said this week he was hoping to extend his tenure on the town council.After 28 years as a town council member, Elroy Brittingham said Wednesday he did plan to file for re-election.“Every time my term comes up we have so many unfinished things I’d like to… Read more »