BERLIN– A gingerbread tradition is once again on display in Berlin’s Atlantic Hotel.For the sixth year in a row, the Atlantic Hotel’s Laura Stearns has recreated one of the town’s iconic structures in gingerbread. This year’s masterpiece, a gingerbread model of the Moore family home on South Main Street, is now on display inside the... Read more » The post Berlin Business Once Again Celebrates The Season With Gingerbread appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

FENWICK ISLAND – Members of a Fenwick Island committee agreed last week to revise a proposed ordinance on electronic signage, with provisions that support the town’s dark skies initiative.Last Thursday, members of the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance that would allow some electronic signs to be used in Fenwick Island.... Read more » The post Fenwick Committee Talks Electronic Signs, Noise Ordinance appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

Dion Jenkins and Lt. Shawn Simmons of Salvation Army receive holiday gifts from Judy Davis, Community Service Chair, Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association. WRSPA meets four times a year for fellowship, a speaker and lunch. The association works on legislative issues, including advocating for state pentions. The post WRSPA Donates to Salvation Army appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

A horseback riding event held before Thanksgiving, the Turkey Trot Trail Ride, raised $360 for the Spirit Kitchen in Berlin. Kate Hulme, center, is pictured making the donation to Vicky Nock and Woody Wilson of Stevenson United Methodist Church. The post Turkey Trot Trail Ride Held appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Worcester Preparatory School’s ninth grade class embarked on an exciting adventure to the Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague, Va. last month. Students indulged in an array of activities, creating memories and building confidence on the aerial adventure course. The park offered more than 30 aerial obstacles spread across two levels, allowing students to push... Read more » The post WPS Visits Iron Pony Adventure Park appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort task force will reconvene in December to discuss funding and legislation options for a proposed sports complex.On Dec. 14, the Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force will hold its second meeting at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. City Manager Terry McGean said discussion topics will include funding... Read more » The post Sports Complex Task Force Meeting Set appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials recently voted to revise the association’s policy and procedures for violations.At its most recent meeting, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt policy and compliance procedures for violations of the association’s declarations of restrictions and architectural review committee (ARC) guidelines. Officials say the revised policy not... Read more » The post Pines Board Revises Violations Policy appeared first on...READ POST.

At last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, Board member Dr. Jon Andes, the former 16-year superintendent of schools, suggested a potential compromise measure after hearing from citizens concerned about some books available to students in libraries. Andes suggested the school system consider creating “an adjustment to the policy” to have media specialists create... Read more » The post Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 1, 2023 appeared...READ POST.

ANNAPOLIS — Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) received top accolades for making major contributions to state tourism during the 42nd annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit.WCTED Director Melanie Pursel was named Tourism Advocate of the Year. Pursel and her team earned the prestigious Office of Tourism Development (OTD) Leveraging Partnerships Award for their... Read more » The post Tourism Officials Honored At Annual Maryland Summit appeared first on News...READ POST.