Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 10, 2020

With two more weeks of the planned closure to go, questions are swirling on whether schools will reopen April 27. The fact is nobody knows at this time. Even the folks who will make the decision R...

Three More Prosecutors Needed For Wicomico Probes

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County added three new positions within the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office this week to provide additional resources for two separate inv...

Berlin Cancels All Planned Events Through June; Bathtub Races Could Be Rescheduled

BERLIN –   In an effort to err on the side of caution during the ongoing health crisis, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce has canceled all events through June.The announcement means that...

Wicomico Elected, Business Officials Discuss Virus Impact

SALISBURY – A discussion on the impacts of the pandemic on county operations and small businesses highlighted a meeting of the Wicomico County Council this week.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Direc...

‘Our Country Needs You Because You Provide Hope’

It should be prom season. It should be a time to celebrate college acceptances. There would be a countdown on to the walk across the stage before loved ones. It should be a time of mixed emotions of ...

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 ...

Regional Senior Agencies Adjust Services Amid Closures

BERLIN – Social isolation. Food insecurity. Financial worry.Those are some of the issues local agencies are trying to address as senior citizens remain in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemi...

Wicomico History Teacher Recognized

SALISBURY – A Bennett Middle School teacher is being recognized for her contributions to history education.Late last month, Maryland Humanities and National History Day recognized Bennett Middle...

Voices From The Readers – April 10, 2020

Voice Of StabilityEditor:The outbreak of Covid-19, better known as the Coronavirus, has been a significant stress on all aspects of life. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and struggle to op...

Broadband Access Study Participation Urged

SNOW HILL – County officials are asking residents and businesses to take part in an online survey related to broadband access.The Worcester County Information Technology (WCIT) Department announ...