About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.

One Month Later, OC Mayor Asks Public For Time On H2Oi Actions; Officials Still Hearing About Weekend

One Month Later, OC Mayor Asks Public For Time On H2Oi Actions; Officials Still Hearing About Weekend

OCEAN CITY — While a relative calm has pervaded the resort, it’s clear the community is still smarting over last month’s unruly, unsanctioned motorized special event guests.During the first Mayor and Council regular session meeting after the unofficial H2O International (H2Oi) event wreaked havoc in Ocean City again in late September, several private citizens and… Read more »

Task Force Proposes Raising Summer Parking Rates Slightly, While Offering Free Shoulder Season Days

Task Force Proposes Raising Summer Parking Rates Slightly, While Offering Free Shoulder Season Days

OCEAN CITY — The resort’s parking task force is recommending a plan to hike some rates during the peak season while offering free parking during the shoulder seasons, while expressing no desire to expand paid parking.The parking task force, a panel made up of elected officials, business owners, residents and other stakeholders, met last Thursday… Read more »

Decatur Girls’ Lacrosse Honored By Board Of Ed.

Decatur Girls’ Lacrosse Honored By Board Of Ed.

The 2019 Stephen Decatur High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team was honored this week by the Worcester County Board of Education for winning the state 3A-East Region championship. The Seahawks edged Mt. Hebron, 10-9, in the region title game with a dramatic comeback that featured four answered goals late. Pictured above are members of the… Read more »

“Tough Guy Of The Week” Award Goes To Decatur’s McAfee

“Tough Guy Of The Week” Award Goes To Decatur’s McAfee

This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to DeCameron McAfee for his performance against Bennett. McAfee had eight tackles including five for a loss, two sacks and a recovered fumble. Pictured above is McAfee (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox (left) and ATP representative Brooks Taylor (right).Submitted photo

Seaside 10 Returns Next Week

OCEAN CITY- The Seaside 10 and associated 5K race return to Ocean City next weekend with hundreds of runners expected to compete in the events.Hundreds of costume-clad runners will invade Ocean City on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Seaside 10 and associated 5K race. The 10-mile race starts at 9 a.m. at the Inlet and… Read more »

Seahawks Stay Hot, Rout Washington

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s red-hot boys’ varsity golf team routed host Washington, 15-1, on Tuesday to run its current win streak to five games and improve to 10-1 on the season overall.The Seahawks started the season with a perfect 5-0 mark, dominating teams along the way. Back on September 24, Decatur fell to Parkside, 1-0, for… Read more »

Seahawks Rout Clippers, Right Ship

Seahawks Rout Clippers, Right Ship

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team routed Bennett, 42-6, last weekend to end a four-game skid.After beating Arcadia in the season opener, the Seahawks had lost four in a row to tough Bayside North teams, but had a great opportunity to right the ship against the Clippers last Friday at home and took advantage of… Read more »

Seahawks Finish 2nd In District Tourney

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team finished second to Kent Island in the state District 8 tournament in Cambridge on Tuesday and qualified three golfers for the state tournament.Kent Island finished first with a team-low 343, while Decatur finished second just six strokes behind at 349. Easton as third after a posting a team score… Read more »