Things I Like – September 23, 2016

A rainy Monday after a beautiful weekend Taking off work early to go paddleboarding Happy adoption stories That both my kids think school is fun Close youth soccer games Maryland flag bumper stickers ...

What Others Are Saying … Anti-Drilling Campaign Merits Recognition

Matt Heim Special To The Dispatch Working in the environmental field, it’s not every day that we have something to celebrate, but this past March gave us something to truly take the time to apprecia...

Worcester School System To Seek Audit Waiver

NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education is seeking support from its commissioners and delegates to approve a legislative audit waiver that could save the school system hours of time. Chief ...

Pines Beach Club Repairs Undecided

BERLIN – Though the board of directors has yet to make a decision, management has recommended repairing rather than replacing the bathrooms at the Ocean Pines Beach Club. At a work session Monday, B...

WPS Student Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist

BERLIN – Dr. Barry Tull, headmaster of Worcester Preparatory School, announced this month that Ava Schwartz, of Salisbury has been named a semifinalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship ...

OC’s Newest Beach Play Structure Needs Exterior Repair

OCEAN CITY — Months after it was added as a new play structure on the beach at Somerset Street, Wally the Whale apparently is already in need of a facelift. Last January, the Mayor and Council a...

Commissioners Hold Off Vote On Body Piercing Change

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners took no action on body piercing legislation proposed by a Boardwalk shop owner. The commissioners heard testimony from Dimensions owner Dan Troiano and...

Free Program Helping School Bridge Tech Divide For Students

NEWARK – Teachers at Stephen Decatur High School are employing a new learning program in an effort to narrow the technological and educational gap among its students. Decatur High School Testing Coo...

Ocean Pines Likely To Transfer Funds For Patched Road Repairs

BERLIN – Ocean Pines Association officials are expected to hold off on major road repairs following a work session Monday. Though no formal votes were taken, in a work session in advance of Saturday...

Open Houses Of The Week – September 23, 2016

OCEAN CITY The Bayview Grand Direct Bayfront Between 5th & 6th St Daily 10-4 4BR/3BA Condos Kevin Decker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 MILLVILLE Bishop’s Landing 25513 Fo...