In a culture centered on routine, deadlines and pressure, change is something newspapers generally do not embrace. If 2020 taught us anything it’s the importance of adapting and evolving. It’s with the need to pivot and progress forward in mind we today launch a new look for us here at The Dispatch.It’s been more than… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Columbia, Md. man was arrested last week on numerous charges after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in his vehicle after police got a tip he was potentially dealing in front of a downtown convenience store.Around 8:20 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Special Enforcement Unit detectives received… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur tennis standout Noah Fisher last week won the state 2A men’s singles championship.Fisher started his run through the state men’s singles tournament with a win over Wicomico’s Ethan Bishop in the first round, then beat North Caroline’s Austin Lynn to reach the section championship. In the section championship, Fisher beat Kent Island’s… Read more »
BERLIN- A pair of Stephen Decatur outdoor track athletes medaled in their respective events in the state championship meet last week including a second in the high jump for Jessica Janney and a third in the pole vault for Owen Mielnik.Janney, Mielnik and other Decatur track athletes qualified for the state championship meet after turning… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Changes approved last week are expected to strengthen Worcester County’s animal control laws.The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday passed two bills meant to enhance the county’s animal control practices. Animal advocate Lenore Bennett told them she wanted to see the animal control changes approved.“I’m here in full support of this bill,” she… Read more »
Commiserating with parents of middle school-aged kids has become a guilty pleasure of mine.Therefore, a warning to those of you with kids in the early teen age range I’m looking to hear some thoughts, experiences, joys and horror stories.I have found myself seeking out parents to catch up on what’s going on in their world…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Lewis Road sewer extension project will proceed despite concerns from several elected officials about how it’s being funded.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to approve funding the Lewis Road sewer extension with a grant, a loan and money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Commissioners in opposition said they… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A motion to accept a bylaw change resulting from a recent referendum failed last week.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted against a motion to approve the amended bylaws on board capital spending limits.Based on the results of a recent referendum, the association’s membership voted in favor of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an attempt to boost a lagging cab industry, resort officials this week voted on first reading to significantly reduce the fees for taxi medallions.In 2010, Ocean City adopted a taxi medallion system in an attempt to better regulate the town’s cab industry and as a means to generate revenue. The intent… Read more »
SALISBURY – County leaders voted last week to ratify a three-year contract with Wicomico’s Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 111.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to a three-year bargaining agreement between the county and the police union. County attorney Paul Wilber said the terms of the agreement resulted from the collaborative efforts… Read more »