Summer of 1963Volume VIIIIEdition 10Issue HighlightsAn editorial, “The Vacant 8 Months,” read, “Late last spring the Mayor and Council were practically forced into hiring a much needed publicity man for Ocean City. Now that the resort has a publicity bureau of sorts we’d like to see town officials vote a small winter budget to the… Read more »
In its 12th year, the OC Air Show has grown into an economic factor for the town and its businesses.While some businesses are direct benefactors of the event more than others, based on locales and visitor tendencies, there’s no dispute the event brings people to the resort. For many years, the question was whether it… Read more »
This summer marks five years since Ocean City added surveillance cameras to the Boardwalk. The importance of that move was highlighted last weekend when the city’s police department was able to quickly and widely distribute quality images of the suspect sought for stabbing two people in downtown Ocean City.The high-tech surveillance system acting as a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – D3, a full-service digital marketing agency serving businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula, has announced the expansion of its partnership with The Dispatch by offering mobile options to advertisers through ExploreOC.com.D3 has worked with The Dispatch for over 15 years to make local news more accessible to the community through its digital edition,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s long-time chief building inspector was feted with a special retirement ceremony last month at City Hall after wearing many hats for 28 years for the resort.Throughout his career with the city, Kevin Brown was a constant within the Planning and Community Development Department, most recently serving as the chief building… Read more »
The Giroud Sandstorm under-23 team pictured above won the championship in their age bracket during the Ocean City Sand Duels tournament last weekend. The event was held on Saturday and Sunday on the beach between North Division and Wicomico Streets.Submitted photo
BERLIN – Students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy course.On June 5, students received certificates for completing the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.For nearly eight years, the Bank of Ocean City has… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Surf Club’s 2019 O.C. Surf Fest last weekend was a huge success with a weekend-long festival of contests, parties and the club’s typical positive community message.The annual event got underway last Friday with a kick-off party and legends induction at Barn 34, just a few blocks from the weekend’s contest… Read more »
Garage Attacks Result In ChargesOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and other charges last week after allegedly punching people in an uptown parking garage.Around 10:25 p.m. last Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel parking garage at 91st Street for a report of a disorderly male assaulting… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Things that usually come easily and quickly for the Aries Lamb might need more of your time and attention during the next several days. Try to be patient as you work things out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A changing situation can create some complications. But if you apply… Read more »