Virtual Marine Science Day

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) invites you to join us online on Saturday, May 30, for Marine Science Day 2020! This family-friendly, virtual event will provide a fun, educational, an...

Another County Campground Eyes Expansion

SNOW HILL –   The Worcester County Planning Commission approved changes at two local campgrounds.The planning commission last week approved an expansion of Island Resort Cooperative Ca...

ACLU Successful In Getting Two Immigrant Detainees Released From Local Detention Center Over COVID-19 Concerns

SNOW HILL – Two immigrants’ requests to be released from the Worcester County Detention Center (WCDC) amid fears officials did not take COVID-19 serious enough were approved this week in ...

Keeper Rockfish

The weather looks a little chilly this weekend, but I would imagine now that MD Governor Larry Hogan has lifted restrictions on recreational boating and catch and release fishing, and OC Mayor Rick Me...

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 ...