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.

Seahawks Come Back Late Against WiHi

Seahawks Come Back Late Against WiHi

BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity football team scored a big come-from-behind win over Bayside South rival Wicomico last week on the road to improve to 3-1 on the season.The Seahawks trailed 6-0 after one quarter and 12-0 at the half before mounting their comeback. Decatur scored a touchdown in the third quarter to cut the lead to… Read more »

Mallards Suffer First Loss to Cape Henlopen

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team suffered its first loss of the season last weekend, falling to Cape Henlopen, 5-1, in a tough non-conference game.The Vikings led 2-0 at the half and added three more in the second half to cruise to the 5-1 win. Worcester scored its lone tally in the second half,… Read more »

Arrests Drop During Car Rally Weekend

Arrests Drop During  Car Rally Weekend

OCEAN CITY – While the unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle event that has plagued the resort in recent years moved to Wildwood, N.J., last weekend with tragic results, it was comparatively calm in Ocean City judging by arrest statistics.By way of background, years ago an unsanctioned, but welcomed H2O International, or H2Oi, visited the resort area… Read more »

OC Police Chief: ‘Pop-up Rally Event Did Not Take Place In Ocean City This Year’; New Jersey Beach Town Is New Destination

OC Police Chief: ‘Pop-up Rally Event Did Not Take Place In Ocean City This Year’; New Jersey Beach Town Is New Destination

OCEAN CITY – While the unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle event that has plagued the resort in recent years moved to Wildwood, N.J., last weekend with tragic results, it was comparatively calm in Ocean City judging by arrest statistics.By way of background, years ago an unsanctioned, but welcomed H2O International, or H2Oi, visited the resort area… Read more »

Racist Comment Probe Unable To Confirm Paddack Posted, But Message Originated From Home IP Address

Racist Comment Probe Unable To Confirm Paddack Posted, But Message Originated From Home IP Address

OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation into an elected official’s racist social media comment has been completed as inconclusive.Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack was accused last September of making negative comments against a local businessman with alleged racial overtones. The comments were shared and quickly went viral through the local community. From… Read more »

On Weather, Oceans Calling Festival Says ‘Won’t Make Any Calls Until The Day Of Each Day’

On Weather, Oceans Calling Festival Says ‘Won’t Make Any Calls Until The Day Of Each Day’

OCEAN CITY — Despite potential inclement weather on at least two days of the inaugural Oceans Calling three-music festival slated for this weekend, organizers said this week the event is rain or shine and any decisions will be made based on conditions on each day of the event.The inaugural Oceans Calling three-day music festival featuring… Read more »

Worcester Boys Rout Salisbury Christian

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team cruised past host Salisbury Christian, 6-0, on Monday to improve to 3-0-1 on the season.The Mallards opened the season last week with an 8-1 win over Salisbury School, followed by a 1-1 tie with Gunston. Late last week, the Worcester boys beat Delmarva Christian on the road, 4-1.On… Read more »