OCEAN CITY – A local couple caught on a cruise ship as coronavirus turned into a global pandemic is finally home.After weeks of uncertainty as their cruise ship was turned away from port after port, Ed and Dottie Pinto are now enjoying isolation at their home in Ocean City.“We’ve had plenty of adventures in our… Read more »
Peter FranchotSpecial To The DispatchAs our state, nation and the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, there is much fear and uncertainty of what the future holds. We must first and foremost protect public health and I commend Governor Larry Hogan and his administration for the leadership our state needs at this time to protect our… Read more »
BERLIN – A local church is looking to encourage the community with lighting and music.Every day during the pandemic shutdown, Stevenson United Methodist Church will ring bells and illuminate its stained glass windows and façade as a display of hope and faith.Congregant Beth Sise said members Ty Thompson and Kathy Azbell came up with the… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A business that gives people the chance to play with construction equipment could soon be coming to West Ocean City.Heavy Metal Playground, a Boonsboro establishment where patrons dig in the dirt, stack tires and smash cars with heavy equipment, aims to open a second location in West Ocean City.“Everything is lining… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With every crisis comes an in-kind number of scammers attempting to prey on the fear and anxiety of others and the current coronavirus pandemic has been no different.In recent weeks, more and more scams have surfaced preying on residents in Maryland and around the local region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some reported… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort and county officials this week took further steps to limit out-of-town guests and emphasize the “stay at home” message including extending the beach and Boardwalk closure and prohibiting new hotel, motel and other short-term rentals in town until at least April 30.Last Sunday, the Mayor and Council extended the executive order… Read more »
SALISBURY – A discussion on the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and various state mandates highlighted a public hearing on the fiscal year 2021 budget last week.Using a video conferencing program, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver presented the public with a proposed operating budget of $153,250,029 for fiscal year 2021.“If anything can be said… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials warned residents about several fraudulent GoFundMe pages claiming to support Berlin businesses this week.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, asked residents not to donate to GoFundMe pages claiming to support Berlin businesses.“None of the businesses have put GoFundMe pages up,” Wells said.Wells said she was contacted by Sisters… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – While it’s more or less business as usual for the town of Fenwick Island, officials are taking measures to protect their employees with a new workforce policy.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a COVID-19 policy that would allow employees non-chargeable sick time if they or a dependent… Read more »
NEWARK – Classes resumed for many Worcester County Public Schools students this week as teachers began using technology to provide online instruction in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.With schools closed through at least April 24, educators on Monday launched a variety of distance learning efforts. The online education initiatives began for high school students… Read more »
