Great Inshore Fishing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgAtlantic Tackle has everything we use for inshore fishing!We had a very strong storm front push through the area late last night and this morning it was out ......
Limits of Sea Bass, Some Flounders and Triggers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgClick the vid to see why I get my gear at Atlantic TackleWe had a beautiful fall day today with light winds and nice temperatures that topped out in the low ......
Pretty Good Fishing Offshore and In
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgGet your gear at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City!I had a great day on the ocean with my buddies Randy Swain, Sr. and Randy Swain, Jr. today! Along w......
September 24, 2020
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The docks came back to life after many days of quiet with some of our boats taking advantage of the nice weather. The first boat back to the dock was the ‘Osprey’ returning from the Balt......
Teacher Sentenced For Pupil Drug Ask
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SALISBURY — A Bennett High School teacher charged last December with attempting to possess a controlled dangerous substance and contributing to the condition of a child after allegedly attemptin......
Wicomico Stays With Acting Executive
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SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council voted last week to have Director of Administration John Psota continue as the acting county executive.In a special meeting last Friday, the council voted ......
Ocean City Museum Planning Annual History Week Events
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OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum is gearing up for a busy fall season, featuring History Week, which offers a variety of events and activities that highlight the town’......
Tickets Available For Annual Film Festival
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BERLIN — On Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m., the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) will live stream the acclaimed Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) to your home screen.Each year, the Wild &......
Public Safety Complex Update Highlights Shortfall
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SALISBURY – How the county would fund a significant shortfall in the construction of a new public safety complex was the question that drove much of last week’s discussion with department ......
Special Event Zone Expanded West
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BERLIN — As expected, the special event zone in place in Ocean City this week for the unsanctioned pop-up car rally has been extended throughout northern Worcester County.Last winter, after bein......
Trimper’s To Host First SunFunOC Event Next Weekend
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OCEAN CITY – While Sunfest has been canceled this year, a resort business is planning a new festival for the first weekend in October.Next weekend, Trimper’s Rides will hold its first annu......
Two Political Newcomers File In Ocean City Election
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OCEAN CITY — A couple more candidates threw their hats in the ring for November’s municipal election in Ocean City, but the field is far from rounded out as the filing deadline approaches.......
Wicomico Appoints New Finance Head In Unanimous Vote
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SALISBURY – County officials this month appointed Pam Oland as the new finance director for Wicomico County.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to appoint Oland as the coun......
OC Planners Review Flood Plan Draft
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OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week got a first look at a draft plan to monitor and potentially address chronic flooding in town.Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville prese......
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 25, 2020
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Ocean City should immediately abandon any thoughts of closing St. Louis Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets as recommended by a consultant presenting park redevelopment proposals. It was surprising to......
Obituaries – September 25, 2020
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Ellen Wallace TinglePARSONSBURG — Ellen Wallace Tingle (nee Nora Ellen Wallace) of Parsonsburg died Sept. 16, 2020 in Texas.Ellen, the daughter of Margaret Fisher Wallace and Joseph Wallace, was......
Adult Education Grants Awarded
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BERLIN – Two local adult education providers have received more than $524,000 in combined grant funding from the Maryland Department of Labor.Last week, the Maryland Department of Labor announce......
Voices From The Readers – September 25, 2020
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Impressed With PaperEditor:My wife came home from a recent visit to Ocean City with a copy of the Sept. 4 edition of The Dispatch. I sat down at my kitchen table this morning and read it (since my Ba......
Criminal Justice Reform Task Force Meets For 1st Time
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SALISBURY — Salisbury’s recently-formed Criminal Justice Reform task force met for the first time this month to begin exploring the city’s police department policies and foster an op......
Fenwick Offers Details After Former Police Chief’s Sentencing
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FENWICK ISLAND – Additional information on the events resulting in the indictment of Fenwick Island’s former police chief came to light this week after he pleaded guilty to official miscon......
Arrest Made After Downtown Attack
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OCEAN CITY — A Harper’s Ferry, West Va. man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly striking a female in the head with a metal flashlight during an alterc......
Annual Beauty Spot Award Winners Announced
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OCEAN CITY — Although the format was a little different this year, the Mayor and Council on Monday doled out the Beautification Committee’s annual Beauty Spot awards to various deserving p......
Biker In Critical Condition After Crash
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OCEAN CITY — An Ephrata, Pa. man remained in critical condition this week after his motorcycle collided with a passenger van in Ocean City last Friday night.Around 8:45 p.m. last Friday, Ocean ......
County’s Riverboat Purchase A Risky Venture
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It was stunning to see the typically conservative Worcester County Commissioners sign off on the purchase of a riverboat to boost south end tourism.While the goal is noble, even the most ardent of su......
WPS Announces Six Commended Students
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BERLIN — Worcester Preparatory Head of School Dr. John McDonald has announced Daniel Chen, Waverly Choy, Sophia Ludt, Hannah Perdue, Joseph Schwartz and Summer Walker have been named Commended ......
First-Ever Marine Debris Cleanup Event Announced
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WEST OCEAN CITY – Community members are encouraged to come out and participate in an inaugural marine debris cleanup event next month.On Saturday, Oct. 10, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCB......
No Street Closures, Annual Activities For Berlin’s Halloween
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BERLIN – Council candidates said this week they supported the town’s plan not to endorse Halloween activities amid COVID-19 concerns.On Tuesday, Mayor Gee Williams confirmed that the town......
Charges Filed In Roommate Assault
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OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man is being held this week on rape and other charges after an alleged sexual assault of his female roommate.On Sept. 12, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detect......
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 25, 2020
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Expectations clearly need monitoring with children these days. Our own actions and decisions as parents will go a long way toward keeping our kids’ requests in check.As we talked with Beckett ab......
Berlin Council Candidates Talk Taxes
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BERLIN – Those vying for town council seats in next month’s election criticized last year’s 18% tax increase and have promised to scrutinize Berlin’s future budgets.Candidates......
Cops & Courts – September 25, 2020
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Handgun Fired On BeachOCEAN CITY — An Allentown, Pa. man was arrested last week and charged with numerous weapons and drug possession counts after reportedly firing a handgun on the beach in th......
Thompson Named American Legion Auxiliary Member Of Year
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At the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 September meeting, President Emily Nock presented a plaque to Karen Thompson for being named the 2019-2020 Member of the Year.
The post Thompson Named Americ......
Surf Club Donates Dunkin’ Gift Cards To OCPD
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The Ocean City Surf Club recently presented the Ocean City Police Department with 30 Dunkin Gift Cards to pay respect, show appreciation and thank them for their service in our community. Pictured, f......
Who’s Playing When & Where –September 25, 2020
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Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 25: TBAxClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25 ......
Worcester County Democratic Campaign Center Invites Visitors
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The Worcester County Democratic Campaign Center invites the public to visit the office at 220 N. Washington Street in the Snow Hill town business district. Sponsored by the Worcester County Democrati......
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