BERLIN — Thanks to a partnership with Ultra Solar & Wind Solutions, a local publishing company is now utilizing solar power to operate its office.Located on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, The Dispatch’s new solar system, which went online Dec. 9 after two months of financial, feasibility and engineering studies, consists of 58 panels… Read more »
BERLIN — Property values appear to be rising in the state of Maryland, even and perhaps especially in Worcester County.According to the most recent report released this week by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, of the 24 counties in the state, Worcester ranks fifth in highest full cash value change for residential properties… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For the past 22 years, Bull on the Beach owner Phil Houck has started his new year off the same way: by leading a growing crowd of people into the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean.Yet, Houck is more a philanthropist than the pied piper, just like how the Penguin Swim has… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Area residents are invited to show their support for a popular community organization with the second annual Red Doors Gala and Art Auction.The event, to benefit the Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City, is set for Jan. 9 at Fager’s Island. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online at www.reddoors.org… Read more »
BERLIN – A local family will have plenty of gifts to open on Christmas Day, thanks to the generosity of a Berlin fraternal group.Members of the Lincoln Lodge 53 Prince Hall Affiliated Free and Accepted Masons and representatives of the Masonic Riders Motorcycle Club joined together to buy gifts for a Berlin family in need.“It’s… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County lost a friend and devoted advocate last week with the passing of Louise Gulyas.Gulyas, a former county commissioner, died Dec. 17 at Atlantic General Hospital. The well-known Ocean City resident, just the second woman ever to be elected a county commissioner, served four terms before retiring in 2014.“Louise was a great… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For the past three years, a local woman named Casey has had nowhere to call home for the holidays.But this year, she not only has a home, but she feels like she’s gained a family too.“You never realize how much you enjoy decorating, until you have nothing to decorate,” said the 48-year-old… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Eastern World Series softball tournament will return next summer to the Lower Shore as part of the continued partnership between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester and Wicomico counties.The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced last week the Eastern World Series will return to the Lower Shore in 2016,… Read more »
OCEAN PINES — Principal Mark Record stands by the front doors of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School each morning when the kids arrive. He welcomes each of the almost 300 students by name, something he says he could never have done when he was in the public school system.Record has been an educator for almost… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For the past three years, a local woman named Casey has had nowhere to call home for the holidays.But this year, she not only has a home, but she feels like she’s gained a family too.“You never realize how much you enjoy decorating, until you have nothing to decorate,” said the 48-year-old… Read more »