Open Houses Of The Week

Feb 11,2016 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 »

Worcester County To Make Board Appointment In Public After New Attorney Recommended Change

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

SNOW HILL – Though no explanation accompanied the change, the Worcester County Commissioners last week began making board appointments in open session.At the end of the Feb. 2 regular meeting, the commissioners approved the appointment of several citizens to county boards. In the past, such appointments have been made in closed session.Kim Moses, the county’s… Read more »

Commission Chair Proud To Safeguard Town’s Historic Character

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN – For Carol Rose, serving on the town’s historic district commission comes down to one thing.“You’ve got to love your town,” the longtime resident said.Rose, the current chair of the Berlin Historic District Commission, has been serving on the board tasked with maintaining the downtown’s historic character for a dozen years. Born and raised… Read more »

Ocean City Passes New Trailer Parking Restrictions After Some Debate

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week advanced an ordinance requiring registered participants in vehicle-related special events to purchase a permit for parking oversized trailers on certain city streets, but not before a spirited debate about where and on whom the new law should be enforced.As part of the ongoing effort to rein in… Read more »

What’s Your Sign?

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): St. Valentine’s Day magic rules the entire week for romantic Rams and Ewes. Music, which is the food of love, is also strong. The weekend offers news both unexpected and anticipated.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your aspects favor the arts — which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves…. Read more »

OC Strikes Deal Aimed At Increasing Concert Bookings At Performing Arts Center

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITY — The Performing Arts Center could see an expansion of the number and quality of concerts over the next two years after town officials this week approved a cost-sharing contract with a popular special events promoter in the resort.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Special… Read more »

Equestrian Center Forms Interscholastic Team

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN – Several local equestrians are expanding their horizons thanks to a new competition team at Autumn Grove Stables.For the first time, the Berlin equestrian center has launched an Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team. The team enables participants to travel to competitions throughout the region and ride a variety of different horses. Riders are excited… Read more »

Decatur Girls Stay On Major Roll

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team stayed on a major roll this week, cruising past Snow Hill and Bennett in easy fashion to extend their win streak to nine.The Seahawks routed Snow Hill, 70-28, last Thursday, then crushed Bennett, 79-23 on Tuesday at home. With the pair of wins, the Seahawks improved their record… Read more »

Jonas Beach Damage Repairs Estimated At $21M

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITY — With heavy seas and a pending winter storm pounding the coast again on Monday morning, Ocean City officials have issued the initial estimates on the damage to the beach and dunes during Winter Storm Jonas late last month, including roughly $21 million needed in repairs.In late January, Jonas, now deemed a 50-year… Read more »

Local Sites Featured In Upcoming ‘Travels With Darley’ Show

Feb 11,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN– Area residents are invited to tune in to Maryland Public Television this month to catch sight of several local landmarks on a new travel program.Much of the Eastern Shore, including Berlin, Assateague and Ocean City, will be featured on the second episode of the brand new public television program “Travels with Darley.” The series… Read more »