OCEAN CITY — As expected, no action will be taken on the iconic building on the east side of the Boardwalk currently home to Dumser’s Dairyland after the Maryland Court of Special Appeals last Thursday granted a motion to stay the enforcement of certain deadlines until the appeal runs its course.Ownership of the historic building… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
OC Beach Replenishment Pushed Back A Week
OCEAN CITY — Some early staging of equipment is underway for the latest round of beach replenishment, but weather-related delays have pushed the actual start date back a week.The next phase of beach replenishment in Ocean City, which will pump roughly 883,000 cubic yards of sand onto the resort’s beach from offshore sources, was tentatively… Read more »
‘A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse’ Campaign Launched On Assateague
BERLIN – In an effort to protect the wild horses at Assateague Island National Seashore, a new campaign is aimed at keeping them away from human food.This week Assateague Island Alliance, the friends group that supports the national park, launched the “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” campaign. The project is a multi-faceted approach… Read more »
Five Circuit Court Judge Finalists Headed To Governor
SNOW HILL — Five nominees for two pending Worcester County Circuit Court judgeships have been forwarded to the governor after the list of applicants was winnowed from 10 to five last week by the state’s Judicial Nominating Committee.Long-time Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Thomas C. Groton officially retired in August, having met the mandatory retirement… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – October 13, 2017
If he had his druthers, Carson would pick his mom over his dad for most things.An example would be every night at bedtime. Pam and I switch kids each night when it comes to tucking them in. That’s a phrase I’m sure they both would cringe at hearing. Carson, 7, invariably hunches his shoulder in… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 13, 2017
Tired Of Tough TalkEditor:Regarding the recent “unsanctioned” H2OI event and the presence of these vehicles in Ocean City, I appreciate your updates with The Dispatch’s Daily Buzz E-Mails.First, I want to commend Chief Ross Buzzuro, his officers, the allied partners and first responders that assisted in an attempt to keep our town safe this past… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 13, 2017
In the end, Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church got what he wanted but he ruffled some feathers along the way.Church, who has been in office since 2002, showed his frustration last week about the slow pace the county was progressing on the Inlet shoaling issue. His perception was the critical matter was not getting the… Read more »
Unified Approach Needed On Future Road Projects
Once the massive dualization of Route 113 is complete, Worcester County will be at a key point when it comes to its major infrastructure needs and wants.Delegate Mary Beth Carozza is right when she said the county will be at a “crossroads” when Route 113 is a four-lane, divided highway from the Delaware line south… Read more »
Dispatch Publisher And Editor Steve Green Visits Worcester Prep’s Middle And Upper School
The Dispatch Publisher and Editor Steve Green recently shared writing and journalism advice with Worcester Prep’s Middle and Upper School students. Green met with middle school students in Allison Bescak’s class as they prepare to write their DAR essays. He then later shared some advice with upper school newspaper students. Pictured, from left, are Kathryn… Read more »
Ocean City Seeking Basketball Officials
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department is looking for officials for its late fall and winter basketball leagues and tournaments.Among the qualifications required is graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent. Prospective candidates must be 18 or older and successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening. On-court training… Read more »