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.

Jenkins Point Project Meeting On Tap

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

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 »

Ocean City Officials Launch ‘Somewhere To Smile About’ Rebranding Campaign

Ocean City Officials Launch ‘Somewhere To Smile About’ Rebranding Campaign

OCEAN CITY – Resort leaders gathered this week to celebrate the launch of its rebranding campaign.On Wednesday, town officials, advertising representatives and local stakeholders joined together at the Ocean City Inlet to celebrate the launch of Somewhere to Smile About, a rebranding campaign aimed at increasing awareness of and visitation to Ocean City. As the… Read more »

Fenwick Officials Voice Concerns About Former Dairy Queen Building; Owner: ‘We Could’ve Had This Done A Long Time Ago’

Fenwick Officials Voice Concerns About Former Dairy Queen Building; Owner: ‘We Could’ve Had This Done A Long Time Ago’

FENWICK ISLAND – Citing concerns about safety and security, the owner of the former Dairy Queen property said efforts are ongoing to redevelop the site.Last Friday, Town Manager Pat Schuchman came before the Fenwick Island Town Council to discuss a potential resolution declaring 1007 Coastal Highway a nuisance property. As the town awaits a building… Read more »

State’s Sports Complex Study Reviewed; Potential Task Force Eyed To Move Forward

State’s Sports Complex Study Reviewed; Potential Task Force Eyed To Move Forward

OCEAN CITY – Officials say the formation of a task force could address concerns relating to a proposed sports complex.On Thursday, the Mayor and Council hosted the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center to review a market and economic analysis update for a proposed sports complex next to Stephen Decatur… Read more »

Md. Gov. Signs Offshore Wind Legislation Into Law

Md. Gov. Signs Offshore Wind Legislation Into Law

OCEAN CITY – Legislation expanding offshore wind energy in Maryland was signed into law last week.Last Friday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act into law. Joined by representatives of offshore wind energy companies at the Tradepoint Atlantic facility in Sparrows Point, Moore highlighted several bills that will allow… Read more »