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.

Four Candidates File For OPA Board

OCEAN PINES – Four candidates will run for two open seats on the association’s board.Last week, Ocean Pines Association Secretary Stuart Lakernick announced that he has certified four candidates as eligible to run in the 2023 Board of Directors election.The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Elaine Brady, Jeffery Heavner, John Latham and Jerry Murphy.In March,… Read more »

Algae Blooms Emerge In Fenwick Canals

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they continue to seek help from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) regarding the emergence of algae blooms in local canals.Two weeks ago, officials with the Town of Fenwick Island were made aware of algae blooms in the canals south of Dagsboro Street. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger… Read more »

Ocean Pines Selects New Election Contractor

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association will move forward with a new voting contractor.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 4-2-1 to approve Election Trust as the association’s new voting contractor. The Washington-based company will be tasked with printing and handling all election materials for the upcoming board election at a… Read more »

After 30 Years In West Ocean City, Harborside Still Crushing It; Owners Reflect On Early Days, Gratitude

After 30 Years In West Ocean City, Harborside Still Crushing It; Owners Reflect On Early Days, Gratitude

WEST OCEAN CITY – The owners of a popular dockside bar and grill credit their three decades of success to their loyal customers and employees.This year, Harborside Bar & Grill celebrates 30 years of operation at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor. Co-owners Chris Wall and Lloyd Whitehead said what started as a fledgling restaurant… Read more »

Worcester Youth & Family Seeks Volunteers For Mentoring Program

Worcester Youth & Family Seeks Volunteers For Mentoring Program

BERLIN – Officials at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services are seeking male volunteers to participate in the agency’s Worcester Connects mentoring program.Nearly three years ago, Worcester Youth and Family launched Worcester Connects, a youth mentoring program designed to help students who need a positive role model in their lives. Now, officials are seeking volunteers… Read more »

MCBP Presents Jenkins Point Update

MCBP Presents Jenkins Point Update

OCEAN PINES – An update on the Jenkins Point restoration project highlighted a meeting in Ocean Pines this week.On Monday, the Ocean Pines Association and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) held a public meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project. Held in the clubhouse meeting room, officials presented community members with a timeline for… Read more »