SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a change expected to reduce the county’s medical insurance costs in the future.On Tuesday the commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate the health insurance cost-share for dependents of employees hired after Oct. 1 upon their retirement. Though the change was initially proposed in June, the commissioners delayed their… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2017
What’s Your Sign? September 8, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge… Read more »
Decatur “Tough Guy” Awards Return For 17th Year
BERLIN- The Stephen Decatur High School varsity football “Tough Guy of the Week” awards will return to the sport pages of The Dispatch again this fall for the 17th year after the Seahawks routed Arcadia, 42-0, in the season opener last Friday.Most of the accolades in football at any level are reserved for the glamour… Read more »
Wicomico Towns Seek Circuit Rider Position
SALISBURY – Grant funding for a two-year circuit rider position is expected to benefit the towns of Sharptown, Pittsville and Willards.In a Wicomico County Council meeting Tuesday, officials were presented with a request to accept a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $97,185 to fund the salary… Read more »
Coastal Cleanup Events Planned In September
BERLIN – An International Coastal Cleanup initiative is making its way to local beaches this month.Beginning this weekend, several coastal organizations and government entities will work together to host International Coastal Cleanup events, an Ocean Conservancy initiative which utilizes volunteers to collect trash along the beach and record their findings.This Saturday, the Maryland Coastal Bays… Read more »
Decatur Notchs First Win With 42-0 Rout
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team wasted no time getting its first win of the season last week, routing Arcadia, 42-0, in the opener at home.Last year’s team started 0-9 before collecting their first win in the last game of the season against county rival Snow Hill. With longtime Head Coach Bob Knox back at… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – September 8, 2017
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.Thursdays: Locals’ Night With DJ BK45th Street Taphouse45th St. & The BayFriday, Sept. 8: Scott Glorioso, 8 p.m.Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Sept. 8: Apple & BrittSaturday, Sept. 9: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, Sept. 8: Troy MawyerSaturday, Sept…. Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 8, 2017
Summer of 1975Volume XXIEdition 4Issue Highlights •Captain Bill Bunting’s Restaurant and Marina on Talbot Street and the bay opened at 5 a.m. every day.•Sixteen varieties of pancakes was offered till 2 p.m. at the Stokes’ Steak & Sea “behind the pumps” on 67th Street.•Owners/Managers Bill and Jean Fleming invited guests to the Fountain Court Motel… Read more »
Snow Hill Plans ‘Ride To Sturgis’ Event For Bikers
SNOW HILL – As motorcycles descend on the resort area next week, the town of Snow Hill will again encourage them to “Ride to Sturgis.”For the second year, Snow Hill will host Ride to Sturgis, an afternoon of food and festivities for bikers in Sturgis Park. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 16, from… Read more »
Directional Drilling Changes Presented In OC; Council Delays Decision To Examine Concerns
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week got their first look at revised modifications to the regulations regarding directional boring by private sector companies for pipes, cables and other utilities, but did not take immediate action on the changes after deciding it needed a few tweaks.Last spring, Councilman Dennis Dare proposed a temporary moratorium on… Read more »