About The Author: Bethany Hooper

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Bethany Hooper has been with The Dispatch since 2016. She currently covers various general stories. Hooper graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2012 and the University of Maryland in 2016, where she completed double majors in journalism and economics.

Del. Town Manager Plans Retirement

FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s town manager will retire in April.In a council meeting last Friday, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced the retirement of Town Manager Pat Schuchman.She will step down from her position in April.“Pat Schuchman has advised us that she will be retiring as of April,” she said. “She has devoted 27 years of… Read more »

Fenwick Council Unanimously Opposes Retail Marijuana

Fenwick Council Unanimously Opposes Retail Marijuana

FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to a second reading following a favorable vote last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities on first reading. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the ordinance, drafted… Read more »

Fenwick Group Talks Route 1 Improvements

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials continue to explore Route 1 safety measures in Fenwick Island.On Tuesday, members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee continued brainstorming ways to improve safety along Route 1, the roadway dividing the east and west sides of town. Councilman Ed Bishop, committee chair, said one of the town’s efforts include working… Read more »

Fenwick Group OK’s Dredge Support

FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee agreed this week to accept a $59,000 proposal from a Lewes-based engineering firm to support bidding work related to the town’s dredging project.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee voted 6-0 to accept a $59,000 proposal from Anchor QEA. Steve Bagnull, project manager, said the document includes $4,000… Read more »

Snow Hill Holds Halloween Festivities

SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill will once again host a Halloween Block Party.On Oct. 28, beginning at 6 p.m., the Town of Snow Hill, in partnership with Maryland’s Coast, Downtown Snow Hill and Tides & Vine, will host the second annual Snow Hill Halloween Block Party.Nancy Hendricks, co-chair of the town’s promotion… Read more »

BOEM Hosts Offshore Wind Meeting; Public Comments Accepted Through Nov. 20

BOEM Hosts Offshore Wind Meeting; Public Comments Accepted Through Nov. 20

OCEAN CITY – Community members came out in droves this week to share their comments regarding an offshore wind project near Ocean City.On Tuesday evening, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first of two in-person public meetings regarding a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on US Wind’s offshore wind project. Lorena Edenfield,… Read more »

OC Officials Approve New Police Manual

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week voted to approve a new policy manual for the Ocean City Police Department.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the new Ocean City Police Department policy manual. Officials say the manual implements new policies in compliance with state and federal… Read more »