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.

$4.6M In State Funds Approved For OC Beach Replenishment

$4.6M In State Funds Approved For OC Beach Replenishment

OCEAN CITY — State officials on Wednesday morning approved roughly $4.6 million for the next beach replenishment project in Ocean City slated to begin this fall.On Wednesday, the three-member Board of Public Works (BPW), which includes Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, unanimously approved the $4.6 million for the beach replenishment… Read more »

Proposed Wind Farm Project Draws OC Opposition Due To Beach Visibility

Proposed Wind Farm Project Draws OC Opposition Due To Beach Visibility

OCEAN CITY — After getting a glimpse of “dramatic” renderings of the potential offshore wind energy farm last month, resort officials this week unanimously agreed to send a letter voicing opposition to the close proximity of the project to the shore.The Mayor and Council on Monday heard an in-depth presentation from U.S. Wind Project Development… Read more »

Worcester Girls Start Season On Major Roll

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team stayed on a big roll to start the season this week, beating Bennett, 21-7, on the road on Monday to improve to 3-0.The deep and talented Mallards return 16 players from last year’s team that won its fourth straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship, including eight… Read more »

Decatur At 2-2 After Loss To Clippers

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team fell to Bayside South rival Bennett, 4-3, on Wednesday to drop to 2-2 on the season.The Seahawks opened last week with a 3-0 win over Queen Anne’s and followed that with an 8-6 loss to South River in a rare regular season game on the other side of the… Read more »

Seahawks Rout Holly Grove, Improve To 2-0

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team stayed on a big roll to start the season this week with a decisive 13-4 win over Holly Grove in a non-conference game on Monday.After slumping through a 4-14 campaign last year, a rejuvenated Decatur varsity softball team continued to show signs or marked improvement this week with a… Read more »