The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 24, 2020

Carson’s first fish will go down as a sting ray. For the last three years or so, Beckett and I have fished with the Ocean City Guide Service each summer. We started with a couple two-hour trips ...

Voices From The Readers – July 24, 2020

Developer’s Comment WrongEditor:I am writing to dispute a blatantly inaccurate statement made in the article in the July 17 issue of The Dispatch by Charlene Sharpe. In the article Ms. Sharpe q...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 24, 2020

As seems to be the case with many topics these days, the notion of school reopening is a divisive issue these days. If you believe a majority of the teacher unions across the state, our classroom lea...

Governor Right Not To Impose More Restrictions

Now is not the time for more (or less) statewide restrictions on public places. The current limitations are accomplishing their goals of keeping crowd sizes modest and encouraging people to be outsid...

Fenwick Dredging Schedule Outlined

FENWICK ISLAND – The results of a bathymetric survey will determine Fenwick Island’s next steps for a dredging project in the neighboring bay.This week, Delaware firm Three Chord began sur...

‘Low Impact’ Text Amendment Passed

SNOW HILL – A text amendment approved this week will allow home occupations in accessory buildings on properties with estate zoning.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to app...

Library Seeking Survey Participants

BERLIN – Community members are encouraged to complete a library survey.Through mid-August, the Worcester County Library will seek input from community stakeholders as it begins to develop its ne...

Worcester Hopeful For Eviction Relief Funding Grant

SNOW HILL – Though it missed the first round of grants, Worcester County is expected to be among the jurisdictions applying for eviction relief funding in the future.On Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan ...

Cops & Courts – July 24, 2020

First-Degree Assault ChargeOCEAN CITY — A Big Pool, Md. man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face with a closed fist and ...

CARES Act To Provide $1.1M In Wicomico Grant Funds

SALISBURY – More than $1.1 million in grant funding is expected to provide food and rental assistance to those in need in Wicomico County.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-0, with ...