SNOW HILL – The race for Worcester County Sheriff is expected to be decided with this month’s primary, as two Republicans are campaigning for the top law enforcement position.Sheriff Matt Crisafulli is seeking a second term but is facing a challenge from fellow Republican Jeffrey Buhrt, who filed for the position back in early February.The… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A former childcare worker pleaded guilty this morning to sex abuse of a minor and manufacturing child pornography, among other charges.Bruce William Travers, 37, the childcare worker facing more than 30 charges related to child porn and sex abuse, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to six charges. A jury trial had been set… Read more »
BERLIN– An emotional plea from the municipality’s police chief highlighted law enforcement staffing concerns voiced during a council meeting this week.Several members of the public, including two former Berlin Police Department (BPD) officers and the spouse of a current BPD officer, asked elected officials to increase police retention efforts in town. Police Chief Arnold Downing… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Officials agreed to license a portion of the Inlet parking lot, the beach and the Boardwalk so that alcohol can be served there during special events.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a request from the Town of Ocean City this week for an “entertainment facility” seven-day beer, wine and liquor… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As part of our election preview, The Dispatch conducted question-and-answer sessions with candidates for public office.Early voting for Worcester County residents will take place at Worcester Preparatory School through July 14. The primary is set for Tuesday, July 19.In District 6, incumbent Commissioner Jim Bunting will face newcomer Richard Addis. Bunting, who… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Voters head to the polls this month with early voting underway through Thursday and the primary set for July 19.Early voting for Worcester County residents will take place at Worcester Preparatory School from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.In each of the contested primary races, The Dispatch sent each candidate four questions regarding local issues…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – Voters are preparing to head to the polls this month with early voting starting next week and the primary set for July 19.Early voting for Worcester County residents will take place at Worcester Preparatory School from July 7 to July 14. The primary is set for Tuesday, July 19.At the local level,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The race for Worcester County Sheriff is expected to be decided with this month’s primary, as two Republicans are campaigning for the top law enforcement position.Sheriff Matt Crisafulli is seeking a second term but is facing a challenge from fellow Republican Jeffrey Buhrt, who filed for the position back in early February.The… Read more »
BERLIN– While work is still underway, connections of a new distillery in Berlin are hopeful it will be open in September.Forgotten 50 Distilling, located on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, received its Class 1 distilling license last week and continues to move closer toward opening. The extensive renovations required for the building, and the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The county will replace a handful of broken outdoor warning sirens as it begins to reevaluate the feasibility of the entire system.The Worcester County Commissioners in June voted 5-0 to move ahead with replacing five broken warning sirens but directed staff to begin exploring options for the future as the system continues… Read more »