Open Houses Of The Week

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadMon-Sat 10-5Sun 12-53BR/2FB/2HBTown HomesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400FENWICK ISLANDSwann Cove WestDaily 12-6New ConstructionSingle Family Homes5 Floor PlansUp to 5BR/3BA3000SF/2-Car GarageRyan Homes302-988-1905BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-6Carriage/Villa HomesIn Preserved AreaUp to 4BR/2500SFFirst Class Amenities3 Miles to BeachRyan Homes302-539-3462OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty667-401-9119OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily… Read more »

The Colonial Formerly A Boardwalk Mainstay

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

The Colonial was one of two cottages on N. 1st Street (the other was called “The Maryland”) built by William J. Warrington in the 1890s. In 1897, he attached the two into one hotel and named it “The Colonial.” The hotel fronted on the Boardwalk and was able to host as many as 100 guests…. Read more »

Prestigious Grant For Humane Society

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN — Worcester County Humane Society has been awarded a grant from Grammy-winning country singer-song writer Miranda Lambert and the MuttNation Foundation.Lambert and her mother, Bev, co-founded MuttNation Foundation (MNF) 10 years ago as a result of their love of their pets and a desire to help end animal homelessness, neglect, abuse and abandonment and… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

Carson went creative with his Valentine’s Day gift to his mom last weekend.Like many parents I have spoken with, our Valentine’s Day was largely spent with the children, including church and a birthday party for classmates of Beckett’s at Beach Bounce in West Ocean City.We took Carson along so he could play while Beckett was… Read more »

Who’s Playing When And Where

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Feb. 20: Pompous Pie, 6-10 p.m. Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Saturday, Feb. 20: Billie Carlins Band, 8 p.m.Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Friday, Feb. 19: Frankie… Read more »

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Be Aired On TV Live, Repeated

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITY — While the masses will line Coastal Highway for the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade next month, thousands more will have the opportunity to watch the popular event live on television for the first time ever.The DIAC and local NBC affiliate WRDE announced on Tuesday this year’s St. Patrick’s Day… Read more »

Juliennes And Ladies Auxiliary Of The Knights Of Columbus Donate Handmade Patriotic Lap Blankets To Veterans At Coastal Hospice

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

The Juliennes, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and Father Edmund Julian Council #11616 in Westover donated their handmade patriotic lap blankets for the veterans in the care of Coastal Hospice. Pictured, from left, are Evelyn Hengst, Ann Renois and Cathy Fordham. Submitted Photos

Seahawks Thrash Kent County On Senior Night

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team won its 12th in a row on Tuesday, beating Kent County, 90-58, on Senior Night.On a night when seniors Torrey Brittingham, Keyon Eley, DeQuan Andrews and Ryan Beach were honored, the Seahawks completed a season sweep at home. Decatur went 8-0 at home during the season and are… Read more »

Things To Do Around Town

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet 10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries 6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. For more information visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse… Read more »

Proposed Motel Expansion Tabled Over Ownership Issues

Feb 18,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week tabled a site plan review for a five-room expansion at a downtown motel over issues with a neighboring property’s ownership, but not before a spirited debate about whether the proposal should have been before them in the first place.On Wednesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission began… Read more »