BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances last week at the Cambridge Invitational.On the boys’ side, Owen Mielnik finished first in the pole vault. Ethan Justice was second in the 1,600 and fourth in the 800. Rynell Brittingham finished 13th in the shot put.On the girls’ side, Maya Garner was third in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Fenwick Reviewing Agreements For Guards, Ambulances
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they are reviewing a contract to provide lifeguard services on the unincorporated beaches of Fenwick Island.During last week’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Natalie Magdeburger announced the town’s plans to renew a professional services agreement with the state of Delaware.“The state has continued to ask us to take over… Read more »
Fenwick To Form Parking Committee
FENWICK ISLAND – A new committee is expected to address parking issues in Fenwick Island.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to establish an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to explore potential parking solutions in town.“I would like to form an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to review some situations and problems with the idea… Read more »
Obituaries – April 1, 2022
Lynne Taylor MurrayBERLIN — Alma Lynne Taylor Murray, 81, passed away on March 26, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital.She was the daughter of the late Jesse Jarvis Taylor and Dorothy Hudson Taylor of Berlin.Murray was a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, having served as Maryland State Registrar from 2003 to 2006…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 1, 2022
Educating For ‘An Everchanging World’Editor:The March 17 issue of The Dispatch reported on the March 15 Worcester County School Board meeting, in which once again criticisms were raised about a particular high school library book. Speakers presented opinions on both sides.I’m sure that all Worcester County residents want our schools to be “a safe, student-centered, educational… Read more »
Berlin Council Delays Tax Rate Hearing
BERLIN– Town officials delayed a hearing on the tax rate until April 11 in an effort to get a better understanding of the budget.After contentious discussion Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to table the public hearing on the tax rate until April 11. The move came after much discussion of the $462,000 deficit… Read more »
Resort Officials Support County Land Acquisition
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week threw their support behind Worcester County’s proposed purchase of a vast tract of land along Route 50 in Berlin for the development of a future sports complex.On Tuesday morning, Worcester County announced through a news release a public hearing has been scheduled for April 19 to get input… Read more »
95-Acre Parcel Eyed For Sports Complex Development
SNOW HILL – Citizens will have a chance to weigh in on whether Worcester County should purchase land for a sports complex at a public hearing in April.On April 19 at 6 p.m. at Stephen Decatur High School, the Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing regarding plans to purchase 95 acres adjacent to… Read more »
Parking Concerns Hold Up Downtown Project Approval
OCEAN CITY – Parking concerns forced resort officials this week to withhold approval on a proposed mixed-use facility for the police department in the downtown area.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) made its annual presentation to the Mayor and Council. Out of that larger presentation came a discussion about a pair of projects… Read more »
School System Budget Includes Raises, New Positions
SNOW HILL– The county’s education spending is set to increase by close to $4 million in the coming year’s budget.In a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Worcester County Board of Education officials reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan. With $1.8 million more in required maintenance of effort funding and… Read more »