SALISBURY – An examination of Wicomico County’s criminal justice system is expected to bring forth measures to promote integrity and instill public confidence.Since August, members of the Prosecution Integrity Unit – a new division within the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office – have been hard at work reviewing misconduct allegations, working through wrongful conviction claims… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2020
Virtual ‘Ocean Pines Academy’ Seeks To Educate Community
OCEAN PINES – Residents could soon have an opportunity to expand their understanding of the Ocean Pines Association.General Manager John Viola said at this month’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors that he’d been tasked with putting together an “Ocean Pines Academy.” He said he was working with Julie Malinowski, OPA’s… Read more »
An Editor’s Note To Close Out 2020
There are two critical components to a free community newspaper – readers and advertisers. Without folks seeking to pick up the product each week and businesses supporting it through their marketing dollars, The Dispatch would not exist.No year in our history, dating back to 1984, was more trying than 2020 for a variety of factors,… Read more »
Virtual Celebration To Honor Worcester Youth’s Award Winners
BERLIN – Three community members will be recognized in January for their contributions to a local nonprofit.On Jan. 15, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will honor Gee Williams, Robin Walter and Adriano “Bubba” Almony at the nonprofit’s 45th Annual Celebration.“We will take time to celebrate what we have been able to accomplish despite… Read more »
Cops & Courts – January 1, 2021
First-Degree Assault Charge For Knife ThreatOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly holding a knife to her boyfriend’s throat as he slept in a midtown resort hotel room.Last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel at 45th Street for… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – January 1, 2021
Outdated Liquor Laws Need Changing In Md.Editor:I read with interest Shawn Soper’s Dec. 22 article “Petition Effort Underway Against Big Box Stores Selling Alcohol.” The petition effort described by Ms. Elliot-Carr, executive director of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association, is another grab by opponents to keep outdated and outmoded liquor laws on the books… Read more »
Public Hearing Set For County Capital Improvement Plan
SALISBURY – The public will have an opportunity to comment on Wicomico County’s proposed capital planning document next week. On Jan. 5, the Wicomico County Council will hold a public hearing on Acting County Executive John Psota’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2022-2026 and the Capital Budget for fiscal year 2022. “Any… Read more »
Wicomico Officials Talk Priorities With Shore Legislators
SALISBURY – Legislative updates and a discussion on Wicomico County’s top priorities highlighted a meeting with state representatives this month.With less than a month remaining until the Maryland General Assembly enters its 2021 legislative session, members of the Eastern Shore Delegation met with the Wicomico County Council on Dec. 15 to discuss the county’s top… Read more »
Comptroller Names Award Recipients
BERLIN — There were some familiar names and faces recognized with R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr. Awards for distinguished public service when the honorees were announced last week by State Comptroller Peter Franchot.Franchot created the award for distinguished public service in honor of the late Delegate and Speaker of the House. Mitchell was an Army veteran… Read more »
Retiring OC Police Employees Recognized By Colleagues, Council
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this month said farewell to a couple of long-time employees of the department during special retirement ceremonies at City Hall.Michelle Monico is retiring after 22 years with the OCPD including the last several years as the Records Management Supervisor. In addition, Mary Marshall, known affectionately as… Read more »