OCEAN CITY — Although the same special event zone designations were in place and there was a strong police presence, last weekend’s Endless Summer Crusin event paled in comparison to the pop-up rally.In advance of last weekend’s Endless Summer Cruisin classic car event, the special event zone was implemented throughout Ocean City beginning last Tuesday…. Read more »
BERLIN – Citizens will have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed casino overlay zone at a public hearing next week.On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on a text amendment that would create a casino overlay zone for the A-2 district. The change, proposed by Ocean… Read more »
BERLIN – A modified Oktoberfest will allow visitors to enjoy traditional food and drink while exploring all that downtown Berlin has to offer.As COVID-19 remains a concern, officials in Berlin have adjusted the town’s annual Oktoberfest and fall sidewalk sale set for Saturday, Oct. 17. While the event will go on, food and drink tents… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After approving the hiring of 10 additional full-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council this week began discussions on how to pay for them.Two weeks ago, at the request of OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro, the Mayor and Council approved the hiring of 10 new full-time… Read more »
SALISBURY – School system officials this week announced plans to return all students to the classroom in a hybrid model by Feb. 1.On Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with the school system’s plans for bringing all grade levels back into the classroom on a hybrid schedule by the second… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ahead of the Nov. 3 municipal election in Ocean City, The Dispatch will host a virtual town hall with Ocean City Mayor and Council candidates next week.On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., the seven candidates for the four open Mayor and Council seats will be featured in an extensive question-and-answer session… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) fire-rescue boat is currently dry-docked and out of action while officials explore options to replace a “blown motor.”Since 2013, the OCFD’s fire-rescue boat, moored at its berth along the bayside at 13th Street, has been an important weapon in the department’s arsenal. However, during an emergency… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The mid-Atlantic coast, including Ocean City, is safe from potentially-dangerous offshore seismic air gun testing for the foreseeable future after a federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit on key testing permits.In 2017, the Trump administration issued an executive order opening vast areas off the east coast, including the mid-Atlantic region and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials this week officially approved the loan allowing Snow Hill to purchase a riverboat, with or without CARES Act funding.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve a $400,000 zero-interest loan that will allow Snow Hill to purchase the Black Eyed Susan, a 149-passenger riverboat. Though the commissioners voted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — State officials this week announced a reversal of a plan this summer to eliminate one of the Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation medevac units on the Eastern Shore, including possibly Trooper 4, which serves the Ocean City and Worcester County area.During its July meeting, the state’s Board of Public Works considered several… Read more »