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.

Hurricane Preparedness Week Observed In Resort

OCEAN CITY — While the weather is just now taking a turning summer-like for the most part, it is officially hurricane season and resort officials are urging residents to begin preparing.During last week’s Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan read into the record a proclamation designating National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Meehan said the town… Read more »

Mallards Fall To Cougars In MILL Semifinals

Mallards Fall To Cougars In MILL Semifinals

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team’s season came to an end this week with an 8-5 loss to Calverton in the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL) semifinals at home on Tuesday.The Mallards had an up-and-down year- finishing 6-5 in the regular season. On Tuesday, they faced Calverton in the MILL semifinals at home in… Read more »