OCEAN CITY – The Miles 2 Give team is less than a month out of reaching the finish line in Ocean City after running across country all in the name of Sarcoma Cancer.When The Dispatch first spoke with Landon Cooper, he was preparing to run over 3,000 miles across the United States, starting in San… Read more »
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NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Area Fourth Of July Festivities
Ocean CityIt’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July in Ocean City. For families who want to watch the fireworks sparkle over the beautiful water, the Town of Ocean City offers two great locations to enjoy the holiday, with free concerts and fireworks displays.At Northside Park, 125th Street and the bay, the Reagle Beagles start… Read more »
Jack’s Gelato Confirms Teen’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City has a long-standing tradition of providing summer jobs to teenagers. Few go as far as 13-year-old Jack Fager, however, and start their own business.Beginning in late-April, Fager opened Jack’s Gelato on 59th Street. With only one other employee, the gelato stand operates seven days a week from 4 until 10… Read more »
Details Emerge In OC Shooting
OCEAN CITY — A Reading, Pa. man remains behind bars in the Worcester County Jail this week without bond after allegedly shooting two men during a verbal altercation that turned physical at a roadside motel pool last Saturday morning.Around 2:15 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police were in the area of 18th Street and Coastal… Read more »
ALOC To Hold Memorial Exhibit, Feature Local Painters In July
OCEAN CITY – The public is invited to the Art League of Ocean City’s reception for its July Beverly Bassford Memorial Exhibit and Juried Show from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 5 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside.Bassford was a former Art League Board member who was passionate… Read more »
A Collins Family Affair At Fenwick’s Southern Exposure Stores
OCEAN CITY – Southern Exposure in Fenwick Island has become a landmark over the years for returning vacationers who have placed the store on their checklist of things to do while visiting the resort area.Owner Tim Collins took a look back in time this week to explain the evolution of how the clothing and accessory… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: OC Swears In New Police Chief
OCEAN CITY – It was standing room only on Monday evening at City Hall’s Mayor and Council chambers as members of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and the public arrived to welcome Ocean City’s new Police Chief Ross Buzzuro.Joining the Mayor and City Council was Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason, Worcester County State’s Attorney… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Serious Injuries Reported In Resort Boating Accident
OCEAN CITY — One man was severely injured and another faces charges of operating a boat under the influence of alcohol this week after an accident in the Assawoman Bay on Saturday when victim was struck by the vessel’s propeller and had to be airlifted to PRMC.On Saturday evening, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) received… Read more »
UPDATE: Some Biographical Information About Two Cops Who Died In Plane Crash
OCEAN CITY — Late Monday afternoon, more information was released about the two OCPD officers who perished in a tragic plane crash in the ocean about a quarter of a mile off the beach at 130th Street on Sunday afternoon.On Monday, the bodies of the two OCPD officers were recovered from the plane wreckage on… Read more »
UPDATE: OC Police Issues Statement On Loss Of Two Officers
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department this afternoon is mourning the loss of two officers that perished in a small plane crash about 500 yards off the beach at 130th Street on Sunday afternoon.On Monday, the bodies of the two OCPD officers were recovered from the plane wreckage on the ocean floor about… Read more »