Congratulations to the Motsko family on the 50-year anniversary of the White Marlin Open. Though much excitement abounds for next month’s first-ever Oceans Calling music festival, the highlight of Ocean City’s annual special events calendar continues to be the White Marlin Open. This has been the case for at least 30 years of the tournament’s… Read more »
Should Ocean City ban canopy-style shade equipment on the beach? We don’t think so. Ocean City has a lot of “no’s” on its messages approaching the beach. Each of these restrictions are merited for safety, such as no ball playing in the ocean, no alcohol, no dogs, no digging of holes deeper than knee length… Read more »
As more details become known, it’s clear an apt word to describe this fall’s Oceans Calling Festival would be unprecedented.It’s been interesting to observe the early planning that is currently taking place in advance of the late September event. In fact, it appears city officials have been working with festival promoters for many months on… Read more »
Offshore Wind An Environmental DisasterEditor:Facts vs. emotion.1. Turbines kill whales and birds.2. They have a 17-year life at best.3. Require expensive maintenance.4. Mechanically they are unreliable and problematic.5. This is NOT renewable energy.6. The bigger, the less reliable.7. Moving complicated parts operating in salt water…use your imagination.8. The most expensive form of all energy.9. Produce… Read more »
Over the course of four weeks this summer, more than 100 local students took part in the Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism and Technology Program (STATT Camp) at Worcester Technical High School.While summer is thought of as quiet times in most schools, Worcester Tech hosted two camp sessions this summer for total of four weeks. Each… Read more »
It seems like far too much money, but it’s smart business for the Town of Ocean City to work with a consultant to review offshore wind farm plans as they materialize.The Ocean City Mayor and Council was unified this week in approving a $175,000 contract with SLR International, an England-based consulting firm that will review… Read more »
Picture Told A StoryEditor:If a picture paints a thousand words, then The Dispatch cover photo June 14, 2023, by Nick Denny paints millions.As a family and community remembers the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp, we continue to witness admirable strength and patience from his family. The photo of Tiffany taking… Read more »
There should be some news on the proposed Margaritaville project in Ocean City soon. Slated to be built on property formerly home to the Phillips Beach Plaza between 13th and 14th streets, Margaritaville, as currently is known, is proposed to consist of 257 hotel rooms, three restaurants, at least one bar, three outdoor pools, one… Read more »
Does the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office need a $321,000 armored rescue vehicle? Maybe, maybe not. An argument could be made for and against, but there’s no disputing the timing of last week’s approval is dubious considering the current hubbub surrounding education spending.Back in May, I wrote this expenditure was prime to be cut once again… Read more »
Questions Surround New County CommissionEditor:I am writing in response to the Worcester County Commissioner’s latest vote to form a commission to oversee local public-school construction. One of the reasons Mr. Joe Mitrecic voting no for the formation of this commission was because of the existence of the Buckingham Planning committee that has already been working… Read more »