OCEAN CITY – After more than 30 years of head-to-head competition that never produced a clear winner, The Dispatch and Ocean City Today are merging next week to create what their principals believe is the kind of news provider the coastal area needs now and well into the future.As of Feb. 2, readers of both… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Town of Ocean City and Ocean City Tourism to host the Dreams & Determination Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan.12.The inspirational breakfast will feature keynote speaker Colonel Gregory D. Gadson and the inspiring resonance of the Morgan State University Choir.“The Dreams… Read more »
BERLIN – Preparations are well underway for Atlantic General Hospital’s 30th Annual Penguin Swim set for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.The plunge will once take place in front of the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel at 91st Street in Ocean City.All participants are required to register either online or in person and check in on New Year’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will celebrate the opening of the 31st Annual Winterfest of Lights on Thursday, Nov. 16.The opening ceremony will return with a magical display, a special performance by Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” and a tree lighting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Opening night is free to the public.Mayor Rick Meehan… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The first-ever Bronco Beach Bash is set for this weekend, offering special events celebrating Ford’s six generations of producing the vehicle.The bash is the brainchild of Brad Hoffman of Live Wire Media & Events and Craig Huffnagle, owner of Krawl Works, who have been working on this event for two years.“We want… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department has charged two individuals in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in June during the afternoon hours.The Ocean City Police Department began investigating the armed robbery that occurred June 3 around 3:24 p.m. on Constitutional Avenue in Ocean City. The victim reported three African-American males approached… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department along with elected officials officially broke ground on the Downtown Recreation Complex project on Tuesday. The two-block park area is adjacent to the bay between 3rd and 4th Street.The west-block infrastructure work is expected to include property elevation, improved bayside boardwalk access, the addition of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The kite capital of the world will kick off the season early by painting the sky with every color under the sun at the 28th Annual Maryland International Kite Expo (M.I.K.E.), set for April 28 thru April 30.The festival will be showcasing a spectacular cast of kite flyers from all over the… Read more »
BERLIN – The following represents the contents of a press release from Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s office.On February 16, 2023, Leigh Ann Williams, age 35, of Willards, Maryland became the last of 2 co-defendants to be sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl by the Honorable Beau H. Oglesby of the Worcester County Circuit… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be aglow in green as the St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Delmarva Irish American Club, returns Saturday, March 11. While COVID-19 restrictions and storms forced the cancelation of this Ocean City tradition the last three years, the DIAC is pleased to announce the parade will be… Read more »