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.

Fenwick Group Reviews Designs, Costs For Dredging

FENWICK ISLAND – A review of conceptual designs and cost estimates highlighted a committee meeting this week to discuss potential dredging projects in Fenwick Island.On Tuesday, members of the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee met to discuss options for a long-awaited dredging project in the neighboring Little Assawoman Bay. Following directions from the committee, Anchor QEA’s… Read more »

Janasek Sues OPA Over 90-Day Ban

OCEAN PINES – Former board member Tom Janasek has filed suit against the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors seeking relief against the enforcement of a 90-day amenity ban.In June, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted 5-2, with Directors Doug Parks and Rick Farr opposed, to ban Janasek from the Yacht Club,… Read more »

Fenwick Resident Files Lawsuit Against Town Over Low-Speed Vehicle Ban

Fenwick Resident Files Lawsuit Against Town Over Low-Speed Vehicle Ban

FENWICK ISLAND – A lawsuit filed against the Town of Fenwick Island is seeking to have a new ordinance banning low-speed vehicles overturned.On June 21, Fenwick Island resident Kim Espinosa – a candidate in this year’s municipal election – filed suit against the town in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking injunctive and declaratory relief… Read more »

Hearings On Bike Path Options Eyed

OCEAN CITY – As work continues on a bike strategic plan, officials say they are looking to schedule public meetings on two proposed bike path improvements.Last week, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with an update on the town’s bike strategic plan.“We are in the… Read more »

Fenwick Budget Advances To Council

FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee voted last week to advance a draft of the fiscal year 2023 budget to the town council for approval.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Budget and Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget to the town council with a favorable recommendation.Councilman Bill Rymer, town… Read more »