https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieYhF2fTdBACheck out the Daily Catch at the Ocean City Fishing Center with Captain Chris Little of Talkin’ Trash talking about the 2nd white marlin of the season worth $5,000.I got home reel early this morning after a fun night of bowfishing with Captain Marc Spagnola of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing for a new episode of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2020
First and Second White Marlin of the Season Worth $16,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_bpKhXt9EWe had an absolutely beautiful day today in and around Ocean City with sunny skies, warm temperatures and light breezes. It was way off the gloominess that the weatherman predicted and there were lots of anglers out fishing and enjoying it. It was a very active day for local anglers and there were some reely… Read more »
Worcester Prep Community Celebrates Seniors With Festive Parade
BERLIN – Cars paraded amid a bevy of balloons and cheers Thursday as Worcester Preparatory School celebrated its senior class.As the global coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools and forced the cancelation of events worldwide, the Worcester Prep community came together to celebrate the class of 2020 with a drive thru parade in the school parking… Read more »
Get Ready For Memorial Day Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_bpKhXt9EAtlantic Tackle and the Sunset Marina properties are open for business….including the restaurants (takeout). Check out the video for details.The Memorial Day Holiday is upon us starting tomorrow and thankfully the grip of Covid-19 is loosening all the time. Businesses are still under restrictions, restaurants are still just take-out or delivery and face coverings have… Read more »
A Look at Local Sports this Week in Years Past
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 »
Wicomico Eyes First Reopen Phase
SALISBURY – Wicomico County announced its plans for reopening government facilities next week.Last Friday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the county’s phase-one reopening.“Wicomico’s reopening will strictly adhere to the guidance provided by the Governor’s Office, especially regarding social distancing and protective masks,” a statement reads.Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the beginning of the… Read more »
Delaware Loosening Restrictions; Restaurants Can Reopen June 1
FENWICK ISLAND – Ahead of the first phase of Delaware’s economic reopening, Gov. John Carney announced plans to open beaches, retail establishments this week, albeit with strict social distancing requirements.Last week, Carney announced plans to lift restrictions on Delaware beaches and community pools starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. And this week, the… Read more »
Worcester Library System Outlines Reopening Phases
BERLIN – Plans for the phased reopening of five library branches and efforts to gather community feedback highlighted a board of trustees meeting this month.In a virtual meeting May 12, Library Director Jennifer Ranck briefed the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees on efforts to plan for the reopening of the library, collect survey responses… Read more »
Worcester Schools OK June 15 Last Day
SNOW HILL – Education officials approved June 15 as the official last day of the school year.At a meeting on Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to adjust the calendar for the current school year as a result of the COVID-19 closures that occurred in March.According to Carrie Sterrs, the school system’s… Read more »
Obituaries – May 22, 2020
Patrick MurphySELBYVILLE, Del. — Patrick “Sean” Murphy, 49, son of Patrick and Virginia Murphy of Port Republic, Md., passed away on May 9 at his home in Selbyville, Del.Sean was born on March 10, 1971 in San Francisco, Calif. As a young child, Sean lived in various parts of the United States, from California to… Read more »