BERLIN — The notion that Christmas “tis the season to give from the heart” may be clichéd on some fronts, but not last Saturday when a group of about 40 volunteers provided a special holiday memory for 35 local kids.Around 6:30 last Saturday morning, the children arrived in a bus at the Wal-Mart in Berlin… Read more »
LaHacienda Southwest Bar and Grill owner Bill Herbst held a grand opening ceremony on Monday at his new Ocean Pines location, featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, above.Among the elected officials joining Herbst and supporters were State Comptroller Peter Franchot, State Senator Jim Mathias, Worcester County Commissioners Judy Boggs… Read more »
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council put the final nail in a petition started by one of its own members Monday to have a controversial charter change placed on next year’s ballot.“This was a missed opportunity for the council majority to hear from citizens,” said Mayor James Ireton. “The resolution was non-binding, so council would… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A resort councilman brought the concept of horseback riding on the beach back to the Mayor and City Council’s attention this week, hoping for further discussion in the future.Councilman Brent Ashley initially offered the idea of allowing horseback riding on the beach back in October and has attempted to discuss it further… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The commander of the infamous Black Hawk Down has been announced as this year’s Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast speaker.Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Director Bruce Spangler expressed excitement this week about Lieutenant General William G. “Jerry” Boykin of the US Army, retired coming to Ocean City next month.“Talking to people that… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Every dollar spent on Worcester County Public Schools brings more than double that back to the county at large, according to a new study by Salisbury University.“Our study shows that the economic impact that Worcester County Public Schools has on Worcester County is $186 million,” said Dr. Memo Diriker, the founding director… Read more »
SALISBURY — A non-compliance hearing on the planned demolition of a known trouble spot in Salisbury set for this week was postponed again at the last minute after the property changed hands again.Salisbury officials and residents have long considered the Thrift Travel Inn on North Salisbury Blvd. to be a public nuisance. Over the past… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – This week The Dispatch caught up with Acting City Manager and Mayor Rick Meehan to discuss the multiple duties he is currently carrying out.When former City Manager Dennis Dare was removed on Sept. 9, Meehan assumed his responsibilities. According to the City Charter, the mayor shall act as the city manager of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local mom is hoping to hit the jack pot — a year’s worth of free books for her son’s school — but needs your votes to get there.Andrea Bowland has made it to the second round of MeeGenius Author Challenge 2011. The second round of the contest features a public vote… Read more »
BERLIN — The Berlin Lions Club’s 41st Annual Christmas Parade was held last Thursday. Here are the results by category.(BULLET)Adult Sponsored Floats: River Church of the Nazarene, first place; Maryland Coastal Bays Program, second; and Son Rise Church, third.(BULLET)Youth Sponsored Floats: Beary Best, first; Stevenson United Methodist Church, second; and Assateague Coast Kids, third.(BULLET)School Sponsored… Read more »