Smoke-Free Beach Debate To Begin Anew In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY- As the Mayor and City Council gear up to address a potential smoking ban on the beach, neighbors of Ocean City to the north spoke with The Dispatch this week on the progress made with thei...

The Shrimp Boat Marks 25th Season In WOC

OCEAN CITY – The Shrimp Boat is celebrating its 25th anniversary season, and while traditions remain alive, additions are in the works. Owner Joe White bought the Shrimp Boat from his uncle, Joe Cro...

Wildfowl Carving Event, Art Festival Planned For Resort

OCEAN CITY – Each year the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, plays host to the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival, which brings talented artis...

Berlin Woman Dies In Cleaning Chemical Accident

BERLIN- A Berlin woman died on Sunday afternoon after mixing two household cleaners that created a chlorine gas cloud while cleaning a bathroom in her residence. Around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Worces...

Big Flood Changes Ahead For Coastal Property Owners; OC Against Hiring Firm To Endorse Flood Appeals

OCEAN CITY – The City Council decided this week against contracting with an engineering consultant firm to represent the city when, or if, property owners appeal to the federal government over propo...

Bishopville Lands London-Based Company

BISHOPVILLE- Having opened its first-ever U.S. office in Worcester County this spring, London-based CP Cases has landed in Bishopville. Though starting small in its first year, the expectation is that...

Tried To Eat Weed

BERLIN- A Millsboro man was arrested on marijuana possession charges this week after putting weed into his mouth during a traffic stop on Route 113 near Berlin. Around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a Worceste...

Berlin Officials Weigh Pay Increase for Town Employees

BERLIN- An employee pay raise in Berlin is definitely on the table, but no hard numbers have been discussed this early in the budget process. During their first budget work session this week the counc...

Heated Talks Over Redistricting In Salisbury

SALISBURY — Tempers flared this week during a Salisbury City Council discussion of election redistricting. Both sides have clear philosophies about whether the city should switch from a two-dist...

Get “Baked” in America’s Coolest Small Town

One step over the threshold of Baked Dessert Café and the deliciously intoxicating smell of baked goodness hits you in the face like a dream. Reminiscent of your grandmother’s kitchen, the sweet sm...