Cops And Courts – September 28, 2018

License Plate Reader Picks Up Stolen CarOCEAN CITY — A local woman and a Florida man were arrested on auto theft and other charges last weekend after an automated license plate reader (LPR) pic...

Election Preview: Incumbent, Berlin Councilman Square Off For District 3 Commissioner

BERLIN — Incumbent Bud Church is being challenged for a fifth term as a County Commissioner in November by Berlin Councilman Zach Tyndall. The Dispatch caught up with both candidates this ...

Grand Jury Indicts Two In Large Pot Growing Operation

BERLIN — The Worcester County grand jury this week indicted at least two men on marijuana possession, distribution and manufacturing charges after a search warrant served last week revealed a v...

Jenkins Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award; Annual Chamber Banquet Honors Leading Citizens

members were recognized for their achievements, leadership and community involvement at this week’s annual awards celebration.On Wednesday, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce held its a...

UPDATE: Two Local Men Indicted For Running Marijuana Growing Operation

BERLIN — Two local men were indicted by a Worcester County grand jury this week on marijuana possession, distribution and manufacturing charges after a vast, sophisticated pot-growing operation...

Coastal Bays Health Improving, Report Card Finds

BERLIN – The health of Maryland’s coastal bays improved in 2017, according to a new report from the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and its partnering agencies.Last year, the coastal bay sy...

Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 28, 2018

Laughter really is the best medicine.Pam and I for years laughed at our kids and their antics. While we still laugh behind their backs about their ridiculousness from time to time, more often we find...

Voices From The Readers – September 28, 2018

Devoid Of CompassionEditor:I moved to this area a year ago to escape the hassles of city life and to be closer to nature. I originally planned to settle in Ocean Pines before unexpectedly finding my ...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 28, 2018

The national firestorm surrounding U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh spilled over into Ocean City this week when a new accuser came forward and alluded to the nominee’s alleged illicit...

OC’s Drowning-Free Summer Impressive

The Ocean City Beach Patrol put the wraps on its four-month coverage season last weekend without one reported drowning.Considering millions of people of all ages and abilities swim in the ocean over ...