BERLIN – Multiple agencies investigated suspicious packages found in a Berlin park yesterday, concluding eventually they were makeshift weights used for exercising.Stephen Decatur Park was closed for about three hours Thursday to allow the Berlin Police Department (BPD), Berlin Fire Company, Ocean City Bomb Squad and the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office to evaluate suspicious... Read more » The post Agencies Close Berlin Park To Investigate Packages Ultimately Deemed...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPTwb1SbLBEHit the video for the Daily Catch at the Ocean City Fishing CenterThe ocean was absolutely beautiful today and everyone that fished out there enjoyed it whether they caught fish or not.  Tomorrow looks to be another rough one and it looks to be marginal on the weekend so we’ll see how things shake out.... Read more » The post A Few More Big Eyes and Some Blue Marlin Releasing appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – A code amendment to adopt a one-foot freeboard requirement in downtown Ocean City moved forward this week with a favorable vote from the Mayor and Council.Last Wednesday, the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) voted to advance a code amendment adopting a one-foot elevation requirement above base flood elevation for... Read more » The post Council Backs Freeboard Code Change appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reported police activity dropped significantly last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for August.Last month, the OCPD reported calls for service dropped from August 2019, the most recent pre-pandemic data. Buzzuro noted... Read more » The post Ocean City Police Activity Declined In August appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is adding a fun new event to the festivities leading up to the big penguin swim plunge on New Year’s Day — the Puppy Penguin Swim and Yappy Hour.On the afternoon of Oct. 17, local dogs and pups will have the opportunity to play in the water at... Read more » The post Hospital Announces Puppy Penguin Swim appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Wine Event AppreciationEditor:2021 Wine on the Beach is a wrap. Despite all the challenges presented by weather and virus, we are proud it was a success — thanks to the Town of Ocean City, our volunteers and our vendors.The challenges were many, as COVID took a toll on several of our long-time participants. Hurricane Larry... Read more » The post Voices From The Readers – September 17, 2021 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

ASSATEAGUE — National Park Service officials this week announced, effectively immediately, speed limits along some roads in Assateague National Seashore have been reduced.The National Park Service has reduced the speed limit to 15 mph along Bayberry Drive beginning shortly north of the park entrance sign through the bicycle-pedestrian crossing at Oceanside Drive. The section with... Read more » The post Assateague Institutes 15 MPH Speed Limit In Congested Areas appeared first on...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY — With Ocean City getting ready to shop out the town’s advertising contract, it was learned this week a familiar firm that has held the contract for decades will not be part of the process.During Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented a proposed timeline for the request... Read more » The post Ocean City Seeking New Company To Manage Marketing Campaigns appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.

SNOW HILL – Seats are filling quickly on Snow Hill’s new riverboat.The Black-Eyed Susan, the Town of Snow Hill’s riverboat, hosted its first guests in mid-August. In the weeks since, the boat has stayed busy with between one and three trips a week.“The boat handles very well,” said Jim Washington, the riverboat’s operator. “It’s a... Read more » The post Snow Hill’s New Riverboat Now Accepting Passengers For Cruises appeared first on News...READ POST.