BERLIN – The health of Maryland’s coastal bays improved in 2017, according to a new report from the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and its partnering agencies.Last year, the coastal bay system received a B-minus in overall health for the first time, according to the new 2017 Coastal Bays Report Card.Each year, the Maryland Coastal Bays… Read more »
BERLIN — Two local men were indicted by a Worcester County grand jury this week on marijuana possession, distribution and manufacturing charges after a vast, sophisticated pot-growing operation was discovered.Last Tuesday, local law enforcement agencies, including the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit, executed search… Read more »
members were recognized for their achievements, leadership and community involvement at this week’s annual awards celebration.On Wednesday, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce held its annual Ocean City Chamber Awards Ceremony, which honors business leaders, nonprofits and volunteers who represent the area’s best.Submissions for this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Business Person of the Year,… Read more »
BERLIN — Incumbent Bud Church is being challenged for a fifth term as a County Commissioner in November by Berlin Councilman Zach Tyndall. The Dispatch caught up with both candidates this week to discuss their campaigns.Bud ChurchWorcester County Commissioner Bud Church hopes the knowledge and experience he’s acquired through decades of public service will again earn… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for a memorial to honor a legendary baseball player born in Snow Hill.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved a request from the Worcester County Historical Society to erect a memorial honoring baseball player William Julius Johnson — better known as Judy Johnson — on the grounds of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City business manager was honored last week for her heroic actions in helping to save a man who had suffered a cardiac arrest and crashed his vehicle into a dumpster.The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) last week recognized Baja Amusements manager Valerie Kramer with the agency’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — On the penultimate day before the lifeguard stands were put away for the season, the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) had one of its busiest days of the year with around 100 rescues recorded by the skeleton crew.With a big crowd on hand for Sunfest weekend, clear skies, warm air and ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There has been a significant jump in the number of users choosing ride-sharing alternatives over the municipal bus, but the takeaway is many are making good choices as opposed to driving.During a recent transportation committee meeting, it came to light the town’s revenue contributions by ride-sharing companies operating in the resort such… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Georgetown, Del. man, arrested in August after first colliding with a vehicle on Coastal Highway before leading police on a high-speed chase through the midtown area, pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to four years in jail.Around 2:25 a.m. on Aug. 18, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Some of Ocean City’s chronic flooding issues could be soon relieved with an extensive project to clean the town’s vast storm drain system on tap.The debate on the storm-drain cleaning project began last week during the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting and carried over to Monday’s Mayor and Council… Read more »