Governor Fine With Ocean City’s Decision To Reopen Beaches, Boardwalk

OCEAN CITY – It’s uncertain if Ocean City knew state restrictions on certain outdoor activities would be relaxed before the decision was made to reopen the beaches and Boardwalk earlier t...

OCPD Mourns Mounted Officer’s Unexpected Passing

OCEAN CITY – The community has lost a treasure with the sudden passing of longtime Ocean City Police Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green, a familiar face for years on the Boardwalk with his m...

Obituaries – May 8, 2020

David Edward JohnsonBERLIN — David Edward Johnson, age 44, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020.Born in Milford, Del., he was the son of the late Bruce E. Johnson, Sr. He is survived by his mother, ...

OCDC Marks 20th Year, Provides Update On Downtown Efforts

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), a quasi-public organization charged with directing the continued revitalization of the historic downtown area, turns 20 this year and ...

Council OKs Airport Water Project

SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials voted this week to approve two agreements that will allow a water main extension project to move forward near the airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Co...

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 ...

Council Delays Airport Companies’ Waiver Request

SALISBURY – Citing the need for more information, officials in Wicomico County this week voted to postpone two resolutions temporarily waiving concession fees for three car rental companies and ...

Governor Eases Restrictions, Says State Likely To Lift Stay-At Home Order Next Week

OCEAN CITY — While it wasn’t the advance to stage one of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan most expected, Gov. Larry Hogan this week eased restrictions on many outdoor activities ...

Voices From The Readers – May 8, 2020

Pines Wrong To Seek PPPEditor:We sincerely extend our apologies to any small businesses who have not had your PPP application for a loan/grant approved by the Small Business Administration because of...

Phased Reopening Needs To Get Underway

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was right to reopen the beach, Boardwalk and Inlet parking lot as a first step toward more liberties. It’s time the reopening process enter the early stages as live...