The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club conducted a youth identification project at Pocomoke Elementary School. Five classes of kindergarten students were fingerprinted on an identification form that will be given to their parents. Pictured (left to right) front row are Michael Brown (former PES principal), Roger Pacella (former PES principal and Optimist member), Darlene Crippen (PES… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers – December 1, 2023
School Board Flirting With Concerning ChangesEditor:This letter is written with all due respect to Editor Steve Green and in response to the editorial he penned in “Between the Lines,” The Dispatch, November 24. Editor Green writes of a proposal made by BOE member Dr. Jon Andes that the BOE consider requiring school media specialists to create… Read more »
OC Elementary Walks the Boardwalk, Visits Beach Patrol
Each year, Ocean City Elementary School physical education teachers Tracey Drocella and Mark Engle take students in grades 2-4 to the Boardwalk for a five mile fitness walk. The walk helps to raise awareness for the importance of being physically active. After they’ve completed the walk, the Ocean City Beach Patrol teaches a lesson on beach… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 1, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A project benefits from your organizational skills, which get it up and running. Your success leaves a favorable impression. Don’t be surprised if you get some positive feedback soon.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Spend time on practical matters until the end of the month. Then begin shifting your… Read more »
RWWC Held Annual Dinner Meeting
The Republican Women of Worcester County recently held their annual dinner meeting at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. Attending the meeting were, left to right, Delegate Wayne Hartman, Jean Delcher, newly elected President of RWWC, Sandy Zitzer, outgoing president of RWWC, US Congressman Andy Harris and Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza.
Christmas Parade Set For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is adding to the holiday cheer with the 40th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday.The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the judges’ stand at 120th Street.The event will feature… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – December 1, 2023
Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Dec. 2: No More WhiskeyCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Saturday, Dec. 2: Dust N BonesCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Dec. 1: Keith… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 1, 2023
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
Nurse Professionals Home Care Hold Annual Food Drive
Nurse Professionals Home Care owner Anita Battista and Registered Nurse Beckie Graham organized donations for this year’s Annual Food Drive for Sarah’s Pantry in Ocean Pines.
Cops & Courts – November 24, 2023
Rape Suspect ApprehendedOCEAN CITY – Three weeks after eluding extradition in Pennsylvania, a New Jersey man is in custody facing local rape and assault charges.After an extensive investigation into an August incident in the resort, the Ocean City Police Department Major Crimes Division charged Adrian Castaneda Sanchez, 38, of Pennsville, N.J., with two counts of… Read more »