OP Little Library memorializes couple’s son

By Greg Ellison (Oct. 15, 2020) Tucked away on a tiny cul-de-sac in Ocean Pines is the Bentley Little Free Library, one of two such book exchanges in the neighborhood. The Bentley book exchange was es...

Dockshare links boaters with slips

By Greg Ellison (Oct. 15, 2020) Throwing a line to boaters seeking a short-term mooring rental at private docks is the concept of a new app developed by Ocean Pines residents Nate and Gina Young. Alon...

The Grand Hotel’s Guide to O.C.toberfest

Have you booked your haunting Halloween vacation yet? If not, now’s the time because it’s officially O.C.toberfest in Ocean City, MD!  Click here to check out spooktacular ways to celebrate one...

Maryland Coastal Bays Inaugural Marine Debris Plunder

It’s time to clean up our bays! Maryland Coastal Bay Program held its inaugural Marine Debris Plunder last Saturday, October 10th, yielding results beyond expectations! With over 100 volunteers...

Wicomico Outlines Return To School Schedule; All Students Expected Back In Hybrid Model Feb. 1

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 ...

OC’s Fiscal Year ’20 Final Numbers Surprisingly Good, But Key FY ’21 Metrics Projected To Show Major Losses

OCEAN CITY — It was good news, bad news this week as the Town of Ocean City closed out fiscal year 2020 with an increase in the general fund balance, but budget shortfalls are already looming th...

Sure Turned Into A Pretty Day

Get your rockfish, sea bas and flounder gear at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City!Today started off chilly and windy, but by the time I was pulling my boat out of the water this afternoon with some h...

Blown Engine Dry Docks OC’s Fire Boat; OCFD Exploring All Options, None Of Which Are Cheap

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, ...

Online Town Hall Forum Planned With OC Candidates; Public Can Submit Questions

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...

County Votes To Skip Bid Process, Sell Liquor Store Property

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to sell the Shore Spirits Liquor Mart without competitive bidding this week.On Oct. 6 the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to dispose of the store in ...