OC Brings On New Transit Head With Local Ties

OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy search including interviews with several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City last week announced the hiring of a new transit manager with ties to Delmarva. ...

Is It Safe To Go Into The Waters Around Here?

Kathy Phillips Special To The Dispatch In our coastal watershed and along our ocean beaches, the answer almost always is a resounding yes. But after heavy rainfall, like we’ve been experiencing ...

Arrest After Indecent Exposure Spree

OCEAN CITY — A South Carolina man was arrested on indecent exposure and other charges last weekend after allegedly exposing himself to several individuals in a spree uptown before pushing an off...

New Exhibits Planned For OC Center For The Arts

OCEAN CITY — New work from internationally known painter Stan Sperlak and the annual Beverly Bassford Juried Show are the featured gallery shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts in July. The pu...

History Of Local Sturgeon Fish

Atlantic sturgeon were once of the most prevalent large fish found in the coastal waters surrounding Ocean City. In the 19th Century, it is estimated over 20,000 sturgeon could be found in this region...

Delaware Adds Support For Triton Program At Wallops

WALLOPS — The effort to bring a job-creating, multi-billion dollar U.S. Navy unmanned aircraft project to nearby Wallops Island gained momentum last week when Delaware Governor Jack Markel fired...

What’s Your Sign? July 1, 2016

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the iss...

Pedestrian Safety Stressed As Top Priority In OC; Mascot Naming Contest Underway

OCEAN CITY – For the past three seasons, an animated crab dressed as a lifeguard has been the proverbial face of Ocean City’s award-winning pedestrian safety campaign known as “Walk Smart,” bu...

Republican Women Of Worcester County Honor Three Women At Annual Red, White And Blue Luncheon

On Thursday, June 23, at its annual Red, White and Blue Luncheon, the Republican Women of Worcester County honored three women who in 1984 as charter members were instrumental in forming the RWWC. A...

No Card Payments In Berlin During System Upgrade

BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will not be accepting credit card payments as its new utility billing software is installed. Beginning July 4, the town will not be taking credit card payments for a peri...