OCEAN CITY – Citing a downward trend in collisions, officials this week agreed to maintain scooter rental restrictions in Ocean City.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted to maintain restrictions it placed on rental scooters and to continue to monitor existing scooter rental activity. In an annual report this week, City Manager Terry McGean reported... Read more » The post Ocean City To Maintain Scooter Rental Restrictions appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

BERLIN– Officials opted to delay approval of a motion addressing concerns from the board that monitors how casino impact grants are spent.The Berlin Town Council this week tabled a motion acknowledging the Local Development Council (LDC) desire that the town work toward funding LEOPS (the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System) with more than just casino... Read more » The post Berlin Delays LDC Letter appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club conducted a youth identification project at Pocomoke Elementary School.  Five classes of kindergarten students were fingerprinted on an identification form that will be given to their parents.   Pictured (left to right) front row are Michael Brown (former PES principal), Roger Pacella (former PES principal and Optimist member), Darlene Crippen (PES... Read more » The post Optimist Club Conducted Youth Identification Project appeared first...READ POST.

BERLIN– The town could soon be issuing a request for proposals for ambulance coverage at special events.A discussion at this week’s council meeting highlighted the fact that the town and the Berlin Fire Company haven’t been able to come to an agreement regarding special event EMS coverage.“It’s a difference of opinion on the placement of... Read more » The post Town, Fire Company Disagree On Special Event Coverage appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.

School Board Flirting With Concerning ChangesEditor:This letter is written with all due respect to Editor Steve Green and in response to the editorial he penned in “Between the Lines,” The Dispatch, November 24. Editor Green writes of a proposal made by BOE member Dr. Jon Andes that the BOE consider requiring school media specialists to create... Read more » The post Voices From The Readers – December 1, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

SNOW HILL – Homes in the St. Martins by the Bay community are expected to benefit from a water project approved last week by local officials.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to move forward with plans to connect homes in the St. Martins community to the Ocean Pines water system. The project is... Read more » The post Federal Grant To Fund Water Project appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Each year, Ocean City Elementary School physical education teachers Tracey Drocella and Mark Engle take students in grades 2-4 to the Boardwalk for a five mile fitness walk. The walk helps to raise awareness for the importance of being physically active.  After they’ve completed the walk, the Ocean City Beach Patrol teaches a lesson on beach... Read more » The post OC Elementary Walks the Boardwalk, Visits Beach Patrol appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast...READ POST.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A project benefits from your organizational skills, which get it up and running. Your success leaves a favorable impression. Don’t be surprised if you get some positive feedback soon.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Spend time on practical matters until the end of the month. Then begin shifting your... Read more » The post What’s Your Sign? – December 1, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

The Republican Women of Worcester County recently held their annual dinner meeting at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin.  Attending the meeting were, left to right, Delegate Wayne Hartman, Jean Delcher, newly elected President of RWWC, Sandy Zitzer, outgoing president of RWWC, US Congressman Andy Harris and Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza. The post RWWC Held Annual Dinner Meeting appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SNOW HILL – County officials approved emergency legislation that will govern the locations of future cannabis dispensaries.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve legislation that will require dispensaries to maintain a minimum separation distance of 2,000 feet from a pre-existing primary or secondary school, a licensed childcare center, a playground, recreation center,... Read more » The post Cannabis Law Sets Locations, Bans On-Site Consumption...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is adding to the holiday cheer with the 40th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday.The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the judges’ stand at 120th Street.The event will feature... Read more » The post Christmas Parade Set For Ocean City appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

BERLIN – Officials discussed plans for a step and grade system for municipal employees this week.In a work session Monday the Berlin Town Council reviewed plans for implementation of a step and grade system. The town has been moving toward a system since the spring.“I think it would be a benefit to our employees knowing... Read more » The post Officials Discuss Step, Grade System For Town Staff appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Dec. 2: No More WhiskeyCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Saturday, Dec. 2: Dust N BonesCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Dec. 1: Keith... Read more » The post Who’s Playing When & Where – December 1, 2023 appeared first on News...READ POST.

When it comes to special needs students, inclusion is an important concept.As a father to a special needs eighth grade student in the local public school system, inclusion is forefront in my mind when I think about school and my kid.For Carson, who is nonverbal with Autism, inclusion provides him a chance to be in... Read more » The post The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 1, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or... Read more » The post Things To Do Around Town – December 1, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – The construction of a new playground at Little Salisbury Park will advance following the approval of a bid award this week.On Monday, the Ocean City Council voted 6-0, with Council Secretary Tony DeLuca absent, to approve the award of the Little Salisbury Playground project to Gametime, through the OMNIA Partners contract, at... Read more » The post Playground Build Moves Forward In OC appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

NEWARK – Complaints about library books and subsequent discussion of potentially adding an “older teen” section to Worcester County Public Schools libraries is a cause for concern among some members of the community.Following a contentious school board meeting last week, during which many people shared concerns with explicit library books and a Pocomoke High School... Read more » The post Explicit Book Concerns Dominate School Board Meeting; School Librarians Object To...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – A request to move forward with code amendments that would allow habitable attic space turned into a deeper discussion this week about parking and rentals.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a favorable recommendation from the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission to approve code amendments that would allow habitable... Read more » The post Council Advances Code Amendments On Habitable Attics; Officials Debate Parking Impacts appeared first on News...READ POST.

BERLIN– Local merchants are hoping area residents will remember to shop small this holiday season.Berlin, home to dozens of small businesses in its historic downtown commercial district, was a hive of activity Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as merchants pulled out all the stops to draw in customers. In the wake of slow fall... Read more » The post Berlin Merchants Welcome Holidays With ‘Shop Small’ Message appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials voted this week to transfer $6.9 million from its unassigned fund balance.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to transfer $6,943,000 from its unassigned fund balance to three reserve funds, a risk retention fund and a vehicle trust fund. City Manager Terry McGean said the transfers would put... Read more » The post OC Council Transfers $6.9M From Growing Unassigned Fund Balance appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast...READ POST.