Voices From The Readers – July 31, 2020

Coverage AppreciatedEditor:Thanks to The Dispatch for helping us find the individuals who rescued the teenagers on Assateague Beach on July 12. We were so glad to be able to express our gratitude to ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 31, 2020

Parenting is mental warfare, but in the middle of a pandemic it’s borderline impossible.An article in the New York Times Wednesday got my attention because it hit on some topics many parents are...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 31, 2020

Hindsight always making matters clear is an interesting concept. Here are some thoughts on the topic:•In hindsight, the Boardwalk should have been a mask required space all summer. Ocean City M...

Impound Changes Could Be Major Improvement

Everything sounds good from the motorized task force in Ocean City, but we have all learned time will tell. There is reason for optimism, however.All indications are the pop-up car rally (the new term...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Steve Buckman, Quietly Becoming World’s Fastest Guard

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – It’s ...

Berlin Hoping State Grant Can Fund Decatur Park Restrooms

BERLIN – The town will again seek a grant to fund the construction of permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park.The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to submit a Community Parks and Playgro...

Berlin Fire Company Provides Quarterly Update

BERLIN – The effect of budget cuts and the need for a new EMS funding system highlighted a Berlin Fire Company discussion with town officials this week.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) Pres...

Man Faces Serious Charges After Parking Lot Assault

OCEAN CITY — A Beltsville, Md. faces numerous serious charges, including first-degree assault, after allegedly attacking a woman at a downtown convenience store parking lot.Around 5 p.m. last Su...

Award Recognizes Adopt Your Beach Program Founder

OCEAN CITY — Local resident Effie Cox was honored this week with the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County for her role in founding and fostering the Ocean City Surf...

County Finally Acquires Property

SALISBURY – County officials agreed this week to purchase an acre of land near the Mason Dixon Sports Complex after nearly a month of negotiations.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted u...