Property SoldSALISBURY – John McClellan with SVN Miller Commercial has sold Westwood Business Center in Salisbury, Md. The industrial complex is located on the west side of Wicomico County.The property spans 31,600 square feet consisting of two buildings, fully occupied by Sherwin Williams flooring and Capital Electric (a subsidiary of Paris-based Sonepar). The two companies… Read more »
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Things To Do Around Town – July 7, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.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: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 7, 2023
Playing Politics Hurts All Editor: It is unfortunate and sad that of all the items that the Worcester County Board of Education could have reduced or cut in their proposed budget to meet their actual budget was the Summer Academy for special needs and disadvantaged students, as described by the editor of The Dispatch in… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Celebrated New Garden
Members of the Worcester County Garden Club recently attended an event to celebrate and thank those who made the new garden at Gull Creek Senior Living possible. The club has previously provided floral arrangements to residents and will coordinate garden therapy programs at the facility during the coming year. Pictured from left to right are … Read more »
Cops & Courts – July 7, 2023
118 MPH In 35 MPH ZoneOCEAN CITY – Dozens of charges were filed against a Pennsylvania man for speeding through the downtown area and then colliding with four vehicles injuring 12 people.On June 26, around 8 p.m., an Ocean City bike officer was dispatched to a motel near 26th Street and Baltimore Avenue for a… Read more »
Canyon Kick-Off Pays Out $52K
Ocean City Marlin Club Canyon Kick-Off Tournament last weekend, attracting 34 boatsand paying out more than $52,000 in prize money. Final standings were: Tuna: first place, Fish On, 219 pounds, $11,385, above; second place, Makenzie Rae, 55.5 pounds, $2,511, below; third place, Barbara Rose, 51.5 pounds, $1,458, top right; fourth place, Fishticuffs, 48.5 pounds, $1,890… Read more »
Obituaries – July 7, 2023
Thomas E. Edmonston IIIOCEAN PINES — Thomas E. Edmonston III, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Salisbury.Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas Edmonston Jr. and Loretta G. Edmonston.In addition to his loving wife of almost 40 years, Barbara Edmonston, Thomas is survived by his sister, Carole… Read more »
Marine Corps League Donated to American Legion
The First State Detachment (FSD) of the Marine Corps League, which meets at the American Legion Post 166, recently donated $10,000 to help the Legion purchase furniture for its new roof-top patio bar that is under construction. From left is FSD Commandant Al Soto, Post Commander Tom Wengert, and former FSD Commandant Bob Broderick.
Local Firefighters Showcase Culinary Skills At Competition
OCEAN CITY — Firefighters from the Ocean City and Salisbury fire departments recently took part in the highly anticipated Restaurant Association of Maryland’s “Cooking With Fire” Culinary Competition.The event, which served as a qualifying round for the prestigious World Food Championship, brought together talented firehouse chefs to showcase their culinary skills and creativity.Representing the Salisbury… Read more »
OC Surf Club Awarded Scholarships
The Ocean City Surf Club awarded two $5,000 scholarships at its OC Surf Fest Kick-off Party on June 16th. Pictured, from left, Stephen Decatur High School senior Kameron Harris, Stephen Decatur High School senior Jacob Urbanski, OC Surf Club Event & Media Chairman Brad Hoffman and OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach.