Island Horses Get Sick After Raiding Camps

ASSATEAGUE — At least two wild horses on Assateague became ill after raiding campsites and eating human food, further illustrating the importance of limiting interaction between humans and the w...

Salisbury On Track For Veterans Preference Program

SALISBURY — A small business and veteran-owned small business procurement preference program will likely see implementation in Salisbury following a successful review in work session this week. ...

Voices From The Reader

Council Defended Editor: It is my belief that the Ocean City Council is doing a great job. They have created an inviting atmosphere and are doing their best to work to make our great town the best pla...

Salisbury Seeking Five-District Voting System

SALISBURY — A plan to split Salisbury into five voting districts advanced out of work session this week despite opposition from a minority of the City Council. Opponents argued that the city is ...

OC Planning Director Resigns, Citing ‘Personal Reasons’

OCEAN CITY – A little over a year and half after he started working with the Town of Ocean City, Planning and Community Development Director Matt Margotta has submitted his resignation to take effec...

Tall Ship Set To Arrive In Ocean City Next Week; Original Plan To Host Two Vessels Foiled By Mechanical Issues

OCEAN CITY – The town and the National Air, Sea and Space Foundation settled some last-minute business this week in advance of next week’s arrival of the Spanish tall ship El Galeon Andalucia. The...

Berlin Intermediate Team Rolls To Regional Tourney Final Berth

BERLIN — The Berlin Little League Intermediate team rolled past Pennsylvania, 7-1, on Thursday morning in the semifinals of the eastern regional tournament behind a magnificent pitching performa...

Beach Pumping’s Impact On Rip Currents, Waves Discussed; Beach Patrol Captain Maintains Research Indicates No Link

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials dismissed the notion this week that there is a link between beach replenishment and swimming injuries in the ocean. Last Thursday, The Dispatch posted to Facebook a sto...

Tall Ship Set To Arrive In Ocean City Next Week; Original Plan To Host Two Vessels Foiled By Mechanical Issues

OCEAN CITY – The town and the National Air, Sea and Space Foundation settled some last-minute business this week in advance of next week’s arrival of the Spanish tall ship El Galeon Andalucia. The...

Gearing up for the White Marlin Open

Ocean City’s second name is “White Marlin Capital of the World” and we’re proud of it. It’s the most exciting fishing tournament of the year in our resort town, and arguably for the entire m...