OCEAN CITY- The 4th Annual Kids’ Classic fishing tournament sponsored last weekend by the Ocean City Marlin Club was a huge success with over 300 young anglers raising $4,000 for the Wish-A-Fish program. Throughout the summer, the big boys and girls get to show off their fishing skills with a different tournament practically every weekend,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2008
A Business Geared Toward ‘Something For Everyone’
OCEAN CITY – Sales, service and peace of mind are just a few of the key features offered at Action Marine, a full service dealership with two locations and 24 years of service on the Eastern Shore. Linda Esham sat down with The Dispatch this week, discussing the ins and outs of the boating business,… Read more »
OC Approves Purchase Cards
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council was presented with the town’s procurement card policy this week, which outlines the town’s newest system for purchasing cards, or credit cards, which will be used by a select number of town employees in lieu of purchase orders in an effort to save time and money.The Mayor… Read more »
Minor Fire Evacuates Boardwalk Hotel
OCEAN CITY – Firefighters encountered a fire in the storage area of the Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel on 13th Street yesterday morning, resulting in the evacuation of the hotel and a minor injury to one firefighter.Steve Price of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company reported yesterday that the call came in during the early morning… Read more »
Groups Want A Green Town
BERLIN – Three local environmental organizations have banded together to promote land and water conservation in the town of Berlin and its environs, and together are seeking funding for a three-year collaboration on green projects in and around the town.The green coalition plans to apply for funding from the Town Creek Foundation in early August… Read more »
Council Still Unhappy With Cops’ 2nd Job General Order
OCEAN CITY – Approval of the general order outlining secondary employment for the Police Department was reviewed and sent back to the Police Commission for a second time, after the Mayor and Council voiced concerns this week regarding language in the general order. Secondary employment restrictions have been in affect for several years now, prohibiting… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Respect Expressed For Good SamaritansEditor:The Maryland Coast Dispatch carried an excellent article on the July 6 boat accident and subsequent rescue. I want to take this opportunity to express my admiration for a public servant who continues to protect his community. On July 6, at risk of his own personal safety, Ocean City Police Captain… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
As a follow up to last week’s column, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan called to assure the public the Ocean City Dog Playground has not officially been named after Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster. During the ribbon cutting ceremony last week, the new facility was referred to as Shuster Dog Park with… Read more »
Live Bands and DJs
707 Sports Bar & Grille: 410-213-9507, 12702 Old Bridge Rd. West Ocean City; Friday, Aug. 1:TBA; Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick. Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Blue Ox/Babe’s: 410-250-6440, 127th St., Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Aug. 1: Sean Hollaran; Saturday, Aug. 2: Rick Kennedy; Every Thursday: Bill Morningstar…. Read more »
Resort’s Beach Earns Top Rating
OCEAN CITY – Clean ocean water and pristine, white sandy beaches have long been the draw for Ocean City and the resort’s efforts to maintain its calling card was rewarded this week with a rare five-star rating in an annual report on water quality at beaches around the country. According to “Testing the Waters: A… Read more »