OCEAN CITY – Borne out of a larger discussion about the rental of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, has come a debate about prohibiting the rental of all small, motorized vehicles in the resort, but at least one scooter rental operator this week made an impassioned plea to leave them alone.For the last several months, the... Read more » The post Scooter Rental Operator Argues Against Any New Regulations appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SNOW HILL– Education officials outlined changes tied to the new Blueprint for Maryland’s Future with the Worcester County Commissioners this week.On Tuesday, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) leadership outlined the five pillars associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. While salary increases, expanded dual enrollment offerings and more social workers are among the changes expected,... Read more » The post Education Officials, County Commissioners Talk...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgHaving a great week up here at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA and was glad to get a fishing report proving what I’ve been saying this week….tautog fishing in the ocean is pretty good right now.  Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star got out in rougher than expected seas, but he... Read more » The post The Lobster Curse appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

BERLIN — A local man was arrested last weekend on drugs and weapons charges after a long-term investigation by local law enforcement agencies.Last Friday, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team successfully concluded a long-term controlled dangerous substance investigation involving Tromaine Briddell, 43, of Berlin. As a result of the investigation, search and seizure... Read more » The post Firearms, Drugs Seized After Multi-Agency Investigation appeared first on...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Officials this week welcomed a new therapy dog to the Ocean City Fire Department.On Monday, elected officials, public safety representatives and Worcester County students gathered at the Ocean City Fire Department to welcome Max, a 20-month-old black Labrador, as part of the department’s new therapy dog program. Fire Chief Richie Bowers said... Read more » The post OCFD Launches Therapy Dog Program appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

BERLIN– Officials delayed a decision regarding plans for a new building on Gay Street to give the architect time to make changes to the proposal.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) agreed last week to a continuance regarding the property at 19 Gay St. While architect Jonathan Selway, who is also the project’s developer, presented plans... Read more » The post Historic District Commission Delays Decision On Gay Street Building appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY — Revised plans for a proposed mixed-use redevelopment project downtown at Somerset Street with a significantly higher price tag was one of the highlights of an initial review the town’s draft capital improvement plan last week.Last spring, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) pitched the concept for a pair of projects in the... Read more » The post Revised Downtown Project Reviewed By OC Officials appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Making good on a prior approved agreement last month, resort officials last week voted to not rescind the lowest minimum bid for a downtown beach equipment rental franchise despite other interest in the parcel.In December, the Mayor and Council were presented with the results of bids for the downtown beach rental franchise... Read more » The post Council Honors Agreement For Downtown Beach Stand Parcel appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgI just finished setting up the Fish in OC – Ocean City, MD booth at the Great American Outdoor Show up here in Harrisburg, PA and was happy to get some fishing reports.  The show starts Saturday morning and we’re in booth 2518 right next to the bass tub….hope to see you here!Captain Chase Eberle... Read more » The post A Fine Bite appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.