Arguments Need FactsEditor:A frequent contributor to this column penned a piece titled “Cure Worse Than Disease” in the April 3, 2020 issue. His opinion piece managed to speak disparagingly of folks from a certain country (Germany), accused Governor Hogan of fearmongering, touted a drug that is unproven (hydroxychloroquine) and stated that we should “expect the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are encouraging citizens to share their thoughts on a resilience element set to be added to Berlin’s comprehensive plan.Citizens have until April 30 to provide comment on the resilience element that has been prepared by the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center as an addition to Berlin’s comprehensive plan. The comprehensive… Read more »
Though clearly well intentioned, it’s counter-productive for the federal government to supplement the states’ unemployment benefits with a $600 boost a week in “pandemic unemployment.” It’s simply too much money to accomplish the goal of unemployment – keep people afloat while jobless but low enough to incentivize seeking work.It’s clear the majority of people are… Read more »
With spring high school sports seasons on indefinite hiatus, The Dispatch thought it might be interesting and fun to take a look back at what was making local sports headlines this same week in years past. Many of the players went on to do great things in college both athletically and academically and some now… Read more »
SALISBURY – An effort to advance a water main extension project at the airport highlighted a meeting of the Wicomico County Council this week.Less than a month after tabling two agreements that would have allowed a water main extension project to proceed at the Salisbury airport, the county council this week fielded comments from community… Read more »
Beating, Choking ArrestOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested this month on first-degree assault and other charges after allegedly beating and choking a female victim during a domestic argument.Around 10:50 a.m. on April 6, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detectives responded to a trailer park at 134th Street to follow up on a domestic… Read more »
One clear positive from weeks of isolation has been a closer relationship with my kids.It’s been amazing to observe over these last five weeks.Though only 18 months apart in age, Beckett, 11, and Carson, 10, are as different as they come. Beckett is extroverted and verbose. Carson is introverted and non-verbal. Beckett could care less… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While the start of the summer season remains in question, the new management team at Trimper’s Rides continues to move forward with renovations at the historic amusement park.Since 1890, the Trimper family has owned and operated the historic Trimper’s Rides amusement park and other businesses at the south end of the Boardwalk,… Read more »
Janice L. WinklerFELTON, DE – Janice L. Winkler passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born on May 1, 1945 in Salisbury, daughter of the late James Norman Green andKatherine (Townsend) Layfield.Mrs. Winkler enjoyed her youth where she grew up next door to her grandmother’s farm and… Read more »
NEWARK – The ongoing health crisis didn’t stop school system officials this week from recognizing the importance of educators.The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday adopted a resolution establishing May 4-8 as Teacher Appreciation Week. Superintendent Lou Taylor said continuity of learning initiatives, through which teachers are using technology to offer students online lessons… Read more »