12/23/2021 | Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 24, 2021 | News Ocean City MD

2021-12-27 05:01:21 By : Ms. CUIPING YU

It’s that time of year to reflect on how wise, or unwise in many cases, I was with my predictions for 2021 in this space last year.

The writer has been with The Dispatch in various capacities since 1995, including serving as editor and publisher since 2004. His previous titles were managing editor, staff writer, sports editor, sales account manager and copy editor. Growing up in Salisbury before moving to Berlin, Green graduated from Worcester Preparatory School in 1993 and graduated from Loyola University Baltimore in 1997 with degrees in Communications (journalism concentration) and Political Science.

BERLIN – The town’s energy charges have decreased despite rising costs across the economy. A recent comparison provided to the town by its electric consultants shows that the town’s energy costs were less this year than last year. “The overall cost did not go up it went down,” said Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood. According to…

OCEAN CITY -- The “humble hero” who leaped from the Route 90 bridge into the water below to save an infant last May has been recognized with the Carnegie Medal, the highest honor in North America for civilian heroism. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission on Monday announced Jonathan Bauer, vice president of information services at…

WEST OCEAN CITY -- A notorious local arsonist is being held without bond this week after being arrested for an arson in West Ocean City that destroyed a home and a boathouse and damaged three other homes. Shortly after the fire, the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office concluded the cause of the blaze was arson…

OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital’s Annual Penguin Swim will return to the beaches of Ocean City on New Year’s Day. On Saturday, Jan. 1, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) will host its 28th Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel on 91st Street. As is tradition, swimmers will brave the frigid waters of…

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