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.

Route 90 Dualization Project Now In Environmental Study Phase; Traffic Light Upgrades Planned

Route 90 Dualization Project Now In Environmental Study Phase; Traffic Light Upgrades Planned

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials were presented their bi-annual spring update from the State Highway Administration (SHA) on various traffic-related projects finished or in the planning stage in and around the Ocean City area.Twice a year, SHA officials come before the Mayor and Council to provide an update on various projects, upgrades and future plans… Read more »

Seahawks Clinch South, Fall In Bayside Title Game

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team beat a couple of old rivals last week to clinch the Bayside South championship, but fell in the Bayside Conference champion-ship on Monday. The Seahawks closed out the regular season late last week with a couple of one-goal wins over old rivals Bennett, 10-9, and then Parkside,… Read more »

Decatur Girls Fall In Championship Game

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team ended the regular season with a four-game winning streak to win the Bayside South title, but fell to Queen Anne’s, 17-5, in the conference championship game on Monday. The Seahawks had an up-and-down season for the most part, but came up big when it mattered down the… Read more »

Decatur Edges Lions, Claims Conference Title

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team capped off an amazing season with a tight 4-3 win over Queen Anne’s on Tuesday to claim the Bayside Conference championship. The Seahawks went 15-2 in the regular season to claim the Bayside South championship. Last week, they closed out the regular season with an 8-3 win over… Read more »

Flock Of Seahawks Sign Intention Letters

Flock Of Seahawks Sign Intention Letters

BERLIN – A bumper crop of Stephen Decatur High student-athletes last week signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level next year. A total of 24 Decatur student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their careers at various universities and colleges all over the country from practically… Read more »

Seahawks Rout St. Michael’s For Bayside Title

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team capped off what was a remarkable regular season with a 17-2 win over St. Michael’s on Tues-day to capture the Bayside Conference championship. The Seahawks started the season with a 13-game winning streak before taking their first loss to Bennett last week. Decatur beat Easton, 4-2, and Mardela,… Read more »

Donors Sought For Blood Shortage

BERLIN — Due to a variety of factors, the Blood Bank of Delmarva this week announced a critical blood shortage and is seeking donors to replenish the supply.The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) on Monday announced a blood emergency due to a lack of donors recently. With school spring breaks and holiday travel, blood donations… Read more »