Hotel Melee Over BackpackOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and theft charges last weekend after allegedly scrapping with his girlfriend and her teenage daughters over a backpack at a downtown hotel.Around 5:20 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel and 9th Street for a… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The typically tidy Ram or Ewe might want to butt out until things are settled on the home front. But get involved and let your Ovine sense of order help restore domestic tranquility.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Bovine’s flair for fine-tuning complicated fiscal dealings comes in handy… Read more »
Real Estate Market UpdateBERLIN — The real estate market continues to trend upwards, with rising home prices and a lack of inventory dominating discussions. No doubt if you have tried to buy ahome in the last few months you have found it challenging to say the least. There is hope on the horizon though, as… Read more »
Fleeing and Eluding Leads to Multiple ChargesOCEAN CITY- A local homeless man was arrested last week after allegedly fleeing from police who attempted to stop him while he was riding a bicycle and talking on a cell phone.Around 2:45 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area observed… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – (The following submission is from Dinah Wimbrow-Warfield.)My brother Eddie guarded on various streets downtown in Ocean City. One summer, it happened that I was… Read more »
45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 20: The Pips Saturday, Aug. 21: Colossal Fossil Sauce Sunday, Aug. 22: Test Kitchen Wednesday, Aug. 25: Aaron Howell Thursday, Aug. 26: Ward Ewing9th Street Taphouse 443-664-2641 9th St. & Boardwalk Friday, Aug. 20: TBA Saturday, Aug. 21: TBA Thursdays: Chino RankinAtlantic Hotel 410-641-3589… Read more »
Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino thanks retiring Tax Manager Laura Beauchamp during a ceremony commemorating her 29-year career with Worcester County Government. Beauchamp has played an integral role in the overall management of the Treasurer’s Office, where she was responsible for 10 staff tasked with the billing and collection of more than $200 million in… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A more harmonious aspect favors all relationships. Family ties with mates and children are strengthened. Libra is Cupid’s choice to win the amorous Aries’ heart.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The bold Bull is ready to take on fresh challenges. Expect some opposition as you plow new ground —… Read more »
Every Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9… Read more »
Tom HortonSpecial To The DispatchThe Sassafras River, mid-May. Tulip poplars and black locusts in full and fragrant blossom. Local watermen offloading tons of catfish as hungry ospreys, eagles and herons soar close.The little landing here on Turners Creek, just off the Sassafras in the Upper Chesapeake Bay, has been in constant human use for thousands… Read more »