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.

Beach Replenishment Patriarch Honored

Beach Replenishment Patriarch Honored

OCEAN CITY- Ocean City officials this week posthumously honored Colonel James W. Peck, the patriarch of the beach replenishment project who brought his vision of restoring the resort’s rapidly eroding beaches and began pulling together the partnerships over three decades ago.The Mayor and Council on Monday honored Peck with an official proclamation recognizing his efforts… Read more »

Cops And Courts – Januray 20, 2017

Cops And Courts – Januray 20, 2017

Armed Robbery Suspects SoughtBERLIN — The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) continues to investigate a roadside armed robbery near Showell.The alleged incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 8 when a victim was forced to pull onto the shoulder on southbound Route 113 near Route 589 in Showell. The vehicle, described as a dark-colored… Read more »

OC To Add Gates Around Problem Dumpsters

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials last week agreed to provide gates around dumpsters at the Northside Park facility after area residents complained about their relocation.During the Jan. 10 Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said some dumpsters at Northside Park had been relocated when it was learned some commercial businesses… Read more »

Local Officers Working Trump Inauguration

OCEAN CITY — When Donald Trump is officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday afternoon, a large contingent of local law enforcement officers will be on hand to provide security.The inauguration is expected to attract millions of spectators, supporters and protestors alike, creating a potential security nightmare in Washington… Read more »

Budget Amendment Sparks Ad Spending Debate

OCEAN CITY — The City Council approved on first reading a budget amendment that would redirect around $750,000 in funds in the fiscal year 2017 budget, but not before a debate about the associated increase in advertising spending and a burgeoning fund balance.The amendment recognizes an additional $754,693 in appropriations from the fund balance and… Read more »