Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 15, 2020

The Maryland State Fireman’s Convention has been a signature event for over 70 years in Ocean City. For several decades, it was the largest held all summer and ushered in the true beginning of ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 15, 2020

When is it okay for kids to hang out with other kids?I’m not talking sleepovers and participating in contact youth sports here, although I look forward to those days in the future. I’m sim...

A Look at Local Sports this Week in Years Past

With spring high school sports seasons on indefinite hiatus, The Dispatch thought it might be interesting and fun to take a look back at what was making local sports headlines this same week in years...

Cops & Courts – May 15, 2020

First-Degree Assault Charge For Knife ThreatOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on first-degree assault charges for an alleged knife threat on her husband who had to barricade hi...

What’s Your Sign? – May 15, 2020

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be a bit shaken by a friend’s request. But before the Lamb leaps to conclusions, insist on a full explanation. You still might say no, but at least you&#...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 15, 2020

Worcester County is wrong to yank all funding support of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) from its next budget. I hope the four commissioners who supported the move get ripped by their constituents.Th...

Obituaries – May 15, 2020

John G. Widgeon, Sr.BISHOPVILLE — John G. Widgeon, Sr., age 69, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. John was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late John Vincent and Hilda L...

Tram Service Cut A Chance To Be Responsible

With physical distancing likely to remain the norm for months, Ocean City’s summer will be different. The crowds are not going to be the same and the city must prepare for that eventuality with...

County Wants To Allow Restaurants With Outdoor Dining To Begin Service

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to send a letter to the governor seeking permission to allow outdoor dining throughout the county.The commissioners wil...

Ocean City Lifts Ban On Lodging, Seeks Clarity On More Reopening Opportunities

OCEAN CITY — During a special meeting on Thursday, Mayor Rick Meehan repealed the prohibition on hotel, motel and other short-term rentals in the resort, inching Ocean City closer recovery in p...