OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police have arrested 19 suspected drug dealers operating in the resort area after a months-long investigation resulted in indictments handed down by a Worcester County grand jury.Last December, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) narcotics detectives began an extensive investigation into the illegal distribution of drugs, focusing primarily on the south… Read more »
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Newark Site Approved For Explosives Testing
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) granted Hardwire LLC permission to test military grade explosives at the police firing range in Newark.However, according to Hardwire CEO George Tunis, negative opinion from area residents has him reconsidering whether his company will use the range.“We’re really just trying to find the right… Read more »
Assateague Comment Period Deadline Extended
ASSATEAGUE- – Assateague officials this week announced the deadline for public comment on the proposed General Management Plan (GMP), which will shape the future of the barrier island for the next 15-20 years, has been extended to Oct. 1.Superintendent Trish Kicklighter on Tuesday announced the deadline extension on Tuesday. The new GMP will establish a… Read more »
SU Earns Another Top Ranking
SALISBURY — Salisbury University earned another feather in its cap this week after being named one of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges for 2012, marking the 15th year the institution has been recognized by the magazine.“We are very proud that SU has been ranked the number one regional public university in Maryland and… Read more »
60 Anglers Face Suspensions
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed to suspend the fishing privileges of 60 recreational anglers for violating Maryland’s fisheries laws.The suspensions were proposed due to violations that include taking fish during closed seasons, taking fish during spawning seasons, taking fish in closed areas, exceeding daily catch limits and possession… Read more »
Berlin Boot Camp Aiming To Change Local Lives
BERLIN — Pamela Green, a certified personal trainer, has used her ingenuity, in both form and location, to create a “Boot Camp” to fight the war on fat.“The term ‘Boot Camp’ is associated in the minds of many people as an outdoor military camp, with lots of sweating and strict discipline. We provide sweating and… Read more »
Headlines Salon Focused On Hair Care, Quality Service
OCEAN PINES – Headlines Salon in Ocean Pines strives to set itself apart from the rest by providing the best hair care and quality service in the area.The Dispatch sat down last Friday with Paula Myers, the manager of Headlines Salon, as she shared how the salon has become a unique asset to Ocean Pines… Read more »
NEW: Timeline Of Events Leading Up To City Manager’s Removal
OCEAN CITY — A whirlwind of events took place at City Hall last Thursday and Friday, culminating ultimately in City Manager Dennis Dare tendering his resignation pending an accord on conditions and terms. Here’s a timeline of events:Thursday, Sept. 84 p.m.: Without City Solicitor Guy Ayres or City Manager Dennis Dare in attendance, Mayor and… Read more »
UPDATE: Council To Dare: Resign By 5 P.M. Today Or Be Fired
OCEAN CITY — Before a crowd of agitated citizens at City Hall this morning, “a change in our management direction” was the reason cited by Council President Jim Hall for the removal of City Manager Dennis Dare. Dare, who been the chief administrative officer of the city since 1990, has a decision to make by… Read more »
Council Poised To Lay Off City Manager, Others?
OCEAN CITY — City Manager Dennis Dare’s future is in doubt, as a result of an unprecedented closed session held yesterday afternoon at City Hall. Although nothing is official and neither Mayor Rick Meehan nor any of the City Council members would comment after the one-hour meeting concluded yesterday, all indications from on-site observations and… Read more »