Bigeyes and Blue Marlin

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwx92u4WV18&t=1sOnly one shopping day left before Father’s Day folks, check out the vid for some great ideas available at Atlantic Tackle.Started off pretty f......

June18, 2020

Posted by: Ocean City Fishing Reports
It was a beautiful day inshore and offshore today as several boats ventured out in search of fish. Heading to the Washington Canyon today was the ‘Osprey’ catching 9 yellowfin tuna, the &#......

Flying With The GEICO Skytypers Over Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY – For the first time in my years as a reporter, I had an opportunity this week to join the GEICO Skytypers on a close-formation flight over Ocean City.On Thursday, as The Dispatch st......

June 17, 2021

Posted by: Ocean City Fishing Reports
The tuna bite remains hot and we had quite a few boats head out today returning with some amazing catches!  The Washington Canyon was the hot spot with all of our boats reporting from there today.  ......

Tuna Were Snapping Hard Again Today

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwx92u4WV18&t=1sOnly two shopping day left until Father’s Day…check out the vid for some great ideas from Atlantic Tackle.The ocean was a little rougher......

Five Arrested For OC Armed Robbery

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(The following represents the contents of a press release from the Ocean City Police Department)OCEAN CITY — On June 16, 2021, at approximately 3:47 a.m., Ocean City police officers responded to......

Liquor License Requests Approved

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SNOW HILL – Officials approved the transfer of the liquor license formerly held by BJ’s on the Water to the connections of Atlantic Beach House this week.The Worcester County Board of Lice......

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – June 18, 2021

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There are things that occur in life we often describe as, “This is Autism.” The inexplainable situations that defy reason, but they are our reality.It may sound strange, but there are many......

Ag Tank Zoning Amendment Proposed In Wicomico

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SALISBURY – A discussion on proposed zoning amendments related to agricultural storage tanks highlighted this week’s county council meeting.With roughly five months remaining on a moratori......

Voices From The Readers – June 18, 2021

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Disturbing Police Policy Observed On BoardwalkEditor:(The following letter was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and Council with a copy sent to this newspaper for publishing.)I would like to share w......

OC Council To Weigh Cab Changes

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OCEAN CITY – In a review of the town’s taxi medallion ordinance this week, a resort commission agreed to recommend maintaining its authority to revoke business licenses.On Monday, the Ocea......

Boardwalk Tram Drive Shortage A Focus As Bus Situation Improves

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OCEAN CITY — While the critical shortage of municipal bus drivers to meet the demand eased somewhat this week, the shortage of Boardwalk tram drivers and conductors could be more acute.Last week......

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Andy Schmidt: The Adventure Of A Liftetime

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(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — People join......

Man Charged In Major Assault

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OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week after alleging choking his girlfriend at a downtown hotel during a domestic incident.Around 3 a.m. last Wed......

ALOC Awards College Scholarships

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OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is celebrating 30 years of providing college scholarships, awarding 69 scholarships since 1991 to localstudents pursuing a college degree in the visual......

Mayor, Senator Defend Ocean City Police’s Use Of Force; Local NAACP President Seeks Third-Party Investigation

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OCEAN CITY — How much force is appropriate has been the subject of much debate nationally and the issue hit close to home this week.After a pair of incidents involving arrests on the Boardwalk o......

Ocean City In Early Stages Of Rebranding Process

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OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s new Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo has hit the ground running in his first weeks on the job, including a rebranding presentation to touris......

A School Year To Remember, Celebrate

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Resilience, grit, commitment, perseverance and adversity.These are just a handful of words to sum up the 2020-21 school year for students, teachers, staff members and administrators.Rather than viewi......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 18, 2021

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Ocean City was thrust into the national spotlight this week, thanks to about 30 seconds of cell phone video capturing a police officer repeatedly knee thrusting an individual on the Boardwalk and ano......

DiNardo Foundation Aims To Continue Helping Others

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BERLIN – The heads of a local foundation are looking to expand their efforts in the coming year.In 2020, Joanie DiNardo and her three children – Greg, Madeline and Lilly – launched t......

OCPD’s May Report Reflects Heavy South-End Placement

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief said a change in deployment had some effect on police activity reported last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro present......

Berlin Police Seek Direct Citizen Reports Rather Than Social Media Posts

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BERLIN – In the wake of speeding concerns shared on social media, Police Chief Arnold Downing once again encouraged citizens to call his department to report problems.Following recent discussio......

Fenwick Continues Scoping Work On Drainage Study

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FENWICK ISLAND – As officials in Fenwick Island prepare for a town-wide drainage study, project consultants came before a resort committee last week with an overview of the work to be completed.......

EDUs Approved For West OC Mobile Home Expansion

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SNOW HILL – County officials approved a request for sewer service that will allow for the expansion of a West Ocean City mobile home park.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to ......

Divided Ocean City Council Votes Down Three Cell Towers

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OCEAN CITY — Continuing a recent trend, a divided Mayor and Council this week denied a request from a private sector company to install three small-cell towers in uptown residential neighborhood......

Hypothetical Downtown Property Site Plan OK’d With Conditions

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OCEAN CITY — In a somewhat bizarre action, resort planners this week conditionally approved a site plan for the redevelopment of an historic downtown property for a project that will likely neve......

Rackliffe House Reopens For Tours After Extended Closure

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BERLIN – Following a year-long closure, the Rackliffe House is now open for the 2021 season.Earlier this month, Rackliffe House reopened to the public after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its clo......

Who’s Playing When & Where – June 18, 2021

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45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 18: Wes Davis, 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19: Colossal Fossil Sauce, 9 p.m. Sunday, June 20: Keith White Duo, 9 p.m. Wednesday, J......

Republican Women Hold General Meeting At Coral Reef Restaurant

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The Republican Women of Worcester County group held its general meeting at The Coral Reef Restaurant in Ocean City on May 27.  RWWC welcomed home local legislators for a report on activities in ......

Things To Do Around Town – June 18, 2021

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Every Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church.......

Auxiliary Present $125,000 Donation To Beebe Healthcare

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The Beebe Auxiliary gathered outdoors recently to celebrate a difficult year of fundraising for Beebe Healthcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auxiliary, which runs a craft group, a thrift shop b......

Commissioners Commend Captain Bunting For 40 Years Of Service

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The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation and thanked Captain Bruce Bunting for providing 40 years of outstanding service to the Worcester County Jail this month. Picture......

Cops & Courts – June 18, 2021

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Burglary, Disorderly ConductOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested last week on multiple charges after allegedly banging on the door of a motel room occupied by teenage girls and then fle......

Worcester Commissioners Proclaim June As Elder Abuse Awareness Month

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The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation this month to the Department of Social Services Administrative Assistant Tracy Lynch and other staff members recognizing June 2021 as Elder......

Troop 225 Present Flags At Elks Lodge

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In honor of Flag Day, Boy Scout Troop 225 presented the flags at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 in The Flaig-Wagner Banquet Room. Leading Knight Eileen Loftus presided over the ceremony. Executive Direct......