About The Author: Charlene Sharpe

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Charlene Sharpe has been with The Dispatch since 2014. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and the University of Richmond, she spent seven years with the Delmarva Media Group before joining the team at The Dispatch.

County Sheriff’s 15% Salary Hike OK’d

BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a 15% salary increase for the sheriff this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners approved a resolution to increase the salary for the Worcester County Sheriff to $101,200 following the election in November. Currently, the salary is $88,000.“Currently, the sheriff is one of the lowest paid of all county government… Read more »

OC Offers State’s Attorney Space

SNOW HILL – The Town of Ocean City has offered office space for the Worcester County State’s Attorney as the resort moves toward implementation of a body camera program for police.County officials toured the resort’s public safety building last week at the invitation of Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The town’s offer of office space… Read more »

Berlin Planning Commission Votes Against Property Rezoning For Mixed-Use Townhome Community

Berlin Planning Commission Votes Against Property Rezoning For Mixed-Use Townhome Community

BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission voted 5-1 not to support a request to rezone commercial property near the intersection of routes 818 and 50.The commission will forward a request to rezone 25 acres of commercial property on to the Berlin Town Council with an unfavorable recommendation. The rezoning has been proposed to allow for… Read more »

School Policies Under Review After Federal Probe Slams Frederick County

BERLIN – Following a lawsuit in Frederick County, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is taking active measures to prevent illegal and excessive use of restraint and seclusion in schools.Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a settlement agreement with Frederick County Public Schools to address the discriminatory… Read more »