Author Archives: Bethany Hooper

About The Author: Bethany Hooper

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Bethany Hooper has been with The Dispatch since 2016. She currently covers various general stories. Hooper graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2012 and the University of Maryland in 2016, where she completed double majors in journalism and economics.

Wicomico Schools Review First Week Successes, Challenges

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SALISBURY – As students and teachers began the academic year in a virtual format this week, school system officials said they are continuing to address laptop distribution delays and technical difficulties.In a Wicomico County Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin highlighted both the successes and challenges of virtual learning as students and teachers… Read more »

Group Discusses Litter Solutions

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OCEAN CITY – A discussion on campaigns and pilot programs to address a growing litter issue highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.In a meeting Wednesday, members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) focused their discussions on ways to mitigate litter issues along the resort’s side streets.“It seems like the litter… Read more »

Last Worcester County Library To Open Next Week

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BERLIN – As recovery plans continue, the Worcester County Library will reopen its Ocean City branch for appointments starting next week.On Monday, Sept. 14, the library system will reopen its fifth and final branch to patrons by appointment only.In late July, the Worcester County Library began the “Library by Appointment” phase of its reopening plan.As… Read more »

Golden Plate’s Run In Ocean City Hits 50 Years And Counting

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Golden Plate’s Run In Ocean City Hits 50 Years And Counting

(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – Since 1970, Golden Plate has served generations of locals and visitors.In its earlier years, the eatery was located at the 33rd Street plaza. There, founder Adil Yilmaz built a successful business selling pizza, subs and kabobs, among other… Read more »

Fenwick Council Extends Waste Company Contract

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FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island has extended its contract with a waste removal company at a cost of more than $146,000 after failing to receive other bids earlier this summer.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to extend an existing contract with Waste Industries of Delaware another three years.Town Manager Terry Tieman said… Read more »

Fenwick Extends Workforce Policy To 2021

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FENWICK ISLAND – An effort to protect town employees from contracting COVID-19 will continue in Fenwick Island with the extension of a workforce policy.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to extend a workforce policy that establishes guidelines and provides leeway for employees diagnosed with, or exposed to, COVID-19.“This is just an extension… Read more »

Council Approves New Grant Fund Oversight

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SALISBURY – Legislation providing the county council additional oversight when accepting grant funds was approved on second reading this week after months of discussion and debate.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to adopt a legislative bill that provides for greater transparency and accountability when allocating grant funds.Each year, the county’s annual budget and… Read more »

CARES Funds Eyed For Airport Buy

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SALISBURY – County officials are considering a $412,000 local match for the purchase of an airport fire and rescue truck.On Tuesday, Airport Manager Tony Rudy met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the reallocation of CARES Act funding for the purchase of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck.“One of the priorities we… Read more »