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.

Planning Comm. Continues Workforce Housing Discussion; Proposed Code Changes Reviewed In Resort

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OCEAN CITY – Discussions on parking and approval processes highlighted a public hearing this week on a proposed code amendment relating to non-accessory employee housing.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing relating to a proposed code amendment allowing for non-accessory employee housing. Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville… Read more »

Date Set For Fenwick Comp Plan Meeting

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FENWICK ISLAND – A meeting has been scheduled to present the town’s draft comprehensive plan.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from the planning commission to schedule a special town council meeting June 8. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger, commission member, said the meeting will allow officials to present the town’s draft comprehensive plan.“The… Read more »

Town To Eliminate Parking Kiosk

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FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island will eliminate a parking kiosk and modify its parking signage following a unanimous vote of the town council.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to remove its parking kiosk outside the police department building. Councilman Ed Bishop, chair of the town’s pedestrian safety committee, said the pay station… Read more »

Del. Beach Pumping Schedule Changed

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FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say the hiring of an additional dredge company will allow beach replenishment in Fenwick Island to conclude before Memorial Day.In last week’s town council meeting, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has hired a second dredge company to complete beach replenishment work in Delaware’s coastal communities, beginning… Read more »

Jenkins Point Project Meeting On Tap

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OCEAN PINES – Community members are invited to attend a public meeting regarding the Jenkins Point restoration project.On Monday, May 15, the Ocean Pines Association and Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) will co-host a public meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project. The meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse meeting… Read more »

Springfest Returns For 32nd Anniversary

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OCEAN CITY – Springfest, a free, four-day event featuring handmade crafts, live music and food, returns to the Ocean City Inlet this weekend.Springfest will celebrate its 32nd anniversary at the Ocean City Inlet with a weekend of live entertainment and tasty food and a showcase of national and regional artists.Festivities began on Thursday, May 4,… Read more »