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.

Sustainability Plan Reviewed In Fenwick

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island got their first look at a completed sustainability plan last week.Last Friday, Debbie Pfeil of KCI Technologies came before the Fenwick Island Town Council to present the town’s new Community Sustainability Plan.“What I don’t like is a project where they give you a book to put on the… Read more »

Fenwick Island State Park Eyes Partnership With Offshore Wind Farm Developer; Open House Planned For Wednesday

Fenwick Island State Park Eyes Partnership With Offshore Wind Farm Developer; Open House Planned For Wednesday

FENWICK ISLAND – A potential partnership between Fenwick Island State Park and an offshore wind energy developer could bring new amenities to the beach.On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. to share and review… Read more »

Partners In County’s First Safe Station Recognized

Partners In County’s First Safe Station Recognized

OCEAN CITY – Representatives from nearly a dozen agencies were recognized this week for their efforts in establishing Worcester County’s first Safe Station.At the beginning of August, the Worcester County Health Department, in partnership with the Ocean City Fire Department, quietly launched its Safe Station program, allowing those with addictions to seek immediate help at… Read more »

Fenwick Committee Evaluating Design Guidelines

FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee this week began the process of formulating voluntary design guidelines for the town’s commercial district, which led to a larger discussion on the group’s purpose.Since the Fenwick Island Ad Hoc Commercial District Planning Committee was formed earlier this year, members have worked with consultant Jeff Schoellkopf of The… Read more »

Haunted Trail For Charity Planned In Pittsville

PITTSVILLE – A new haunted trail attraction is expected to raise money for national and local nonprofits.As the Halloween season quickly approaches, Pittsville resident Korey Bratten is rallying locals, businesses and organizations to support the first annual Pittsville Haunted Woods – a haunted trail attraction – that will open to the public on Friday and… Read more »

Wicomico Mulling Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will consider new legislation that prohibits intentional balloon releases.Late last week, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced he submitted proposed legislation to the Wicomico County Council that prohibits the release of large numbers of non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons into the atmosphere.“The release of balloons poses a danger and nuisance… Read more »

National Merit Semifinalist Named At Decatur

National Merit Semifinalist Named At Decatur

BERLIN – A Stephen Decatur High School student will move on to the next round in a national scholarship competition after being named a semifinalist earlier this month.On Sept. 11, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Among those listed as a semifinalist… Read more »