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.

Is Housing Shortage Leaving American Workers On Outside Looking In?

Is Housing Shortage Leaving American Workers On Outside Looking In?

OCEAN CITY — While much of the debate this spring over the critical seasonal workforce housing shortage and the associated occupancy calculation formula focused on the legions for international student workers, it appears there is another segment being left on the outside looking in.It’s no secret Ocean City faces a critical seasonal workforce housing shortage…. Read more »

Ocean City Bus Driver Recruitment Goal Reached

OCEAN CITY — In an effort to continue the momentum from last year’s increased municipal bus system deployment schedule, the resort has surpassed a goal for qualified drivers for this season.A few years ago, the public’s confidence in the resort’s bus system was shaken somewhat by unreliable time schedules and long waits at stops, largely… Read more »

Late Slide Bounces Decatur From Title Game

BERLIN- A couple of late season setbacks cost the Decatur varsity baseball team a shot at playing in the Bayside Conference championship game, but the season goes on for the Seahawks with the state regional championship.Decatur jumped out to a 14-0 record and appeared to be a shoo-in to represent the Bayside South in the… Read more »