BERLIN – A second suspect wanted in connection with the armed robberies of convenience stores in Ocean Pines and Pittsville in August was taken into custody this week and remains behind bars in the Worcester County Jail on a $150,000 bond.Around 1 a.m. on Aug. 25, two masked men, one of whom was brandishing a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Roller Coaster Now Missing From Downtown Skyline
OCEAN CITY – Residents and visitors to the resort area have likely noticed a decided void in the downtown Ocean City skyline, as a majority of the Tidal Wave roller coaster at Trimper’s Rides was recently taken down for a planned major refurbishment.Earlier this month, a huge crane appeared in the downtown area to begin… Read more »
Casino Preps For Early January Opening
BERLIN – While the new Casino at Ocean Downs will not open in 2010 as planned, preparations are underway for a grand opening just after the start of the new year.Casino at Ocean Downs officials last week announced plans are in place for a Jan. 4, 2011 grand opening complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring… Read more »
Berlin Compromises On Sprinkler Issue
BERLIN – After a month of speculation and debate, a decision has finally been reached on whether Berlin will exempt itself from the state mandate requiring sprinkler systems to be installed in all new one- and two-family dwellings.After input from the public, a suggestion was made by a local resident for a compromise – exempting… Read more »
Between The Lines
One of the recommendations included in Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean’s proposal to overhaul the Boardwalk surface and support system was the installation of fiber optic cable for security cameras.While this may touch a nerve with some who are bothered by the “big brother” nature of it, I think there are benefits to placing cameras… Read more »
All Wood Makes Most Sense On Boardwalk
Ocean City wants to hear from the public about a number of options available to reconstruct the resort’s famous Boardwalk.Years ago, a similar approach to a Boardwalk decking project was taken, and the citizens overwhelmingly said they want it to be kept wooden. Times change and it’s worthwhile to gauge public sentiment once again. However,… Read more »
Letters To The Editor
Surprised By Paper’s Lack Of Parade Coverage Editor:I was hugely disappointed in your paper’s lack of coverage of the Ocean City Christmas Parade held on Saturday, Dec. 4.You did post color pictures on the cover of this week’s Dispatch, but there is no article anywhere in your paper that mentions who participated in the parade,… Read more »
Things To Do Around The Area
Dec. 17: Holy Savior/KC BingoDoors open 6 p.m.; games begin, 7 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Re-freshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Dec. 18: Building Materials Sale8 a.m.-noon, Habitat for Humanity, Worcester Co., 301 E. Market St., Snow Hill. Every first and third Saturday. Building materials, appliances, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, fixtures and… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where And When
707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-9507 12702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, Dec. 17: Christmas Party, DJ Bigler, 7 p.m. Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 17: TBA Saturday, Dec. 18: TBAClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday,… Read more »
Where To Eat
West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines707 Sports bar & grille 12702 Old Bridge Road (Route 707), West Ocean City • 410-213-9507We may have changed hands, but we are still the same locally known Sports Bar in West Ocean City, and yes we are open everyday 11a.m.-2 a.m. Everything on our menu is made to order… Read more »