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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.

Mallards Trending In Right Direction

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team opened the second half of its season with a 4-35 win over Salisbury School last Saturday at home.With the win over Salisbury School, the Mallards now have their season trending in the right direction. Worcester opened the season with four straight losses, but since then have won three… Read more »

Worcester Girls Open Second Half With Rout

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s’ girls’ varsity basketball team wasted little time rebounding from its first loss of the season, routing Salisbury School, 61-11, in its first regular season game after the holiday break.The Mallards were unstoppable in the opening part of the season, jumping out to a 7-0 record and dominating opponents on most nights. The… Read more »

Proposed Change In Parking Rules Divides Planning Commission; Attorneys Argue Redevelopment Will Be ‘Stifled’ If Passed

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OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week took no action on a proposed code change that could eliminate or at least limit special exceptions for parking amid concerns it could stifle redevelopment projects in town.For the last few months, the Ocean City Planning Commission and staff have been exploring ways to tighten certain loopholes and… Read more »

Seahawks Finish 3rd In Iron Horse Duals

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Iron Horse Duals last weekend, winning seven and losing just one match to finish third in the prestigious tournament.The Seahawks cruised through their early matches before losing a close one to defending state champion Southern Garrett. The loss put Decatur in the… Read more »

Seahawks In Tough Stretch Against South

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team, in the midst of three straight road games against tough Bayside South opponents, dropped a pair of games to Bennett and Wicomico over the last week.The Seahawks started the season 4-1 and split two games in the Governor’s Challenge to enter the second half with a 5-2 record…. Read more »

Locals To Enter Golf Hall Of Fame

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OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Shore Golf Hall of Fame will hosts its 8th annual induction ceremony next weekend and the impressive list of inductees this year includes some familiar faces around the resort area.Started eight years ago by Eastern Shore Golf Magazine honors those who have spend 20-years plus to golf on the shore in… Read more »

Proposed Change In Parking Rules Divides Planning Commission; Attorneys Argue Redevelopment Will Be ‘Stifled’ If Passed

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Proposed Change In Parking Rules Divides Planning Commission; Attorneys Argue Redevelopment Will Be ‘Stifled’ If Passed

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week took no action on a proposed code change that could eliminate or at least limit special exceptions for parking amid concerns it could stifle redevelopment projects in town.For the last few months, the Ocean City Planning Commission and staff have been exploring ways to tighten certain loopholes and… Read more »