FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say easement work continues as the town prepares for a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.Last Thursday, members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee reviewed ongoing efforts to install sidewalks along five bayside blocks from Dagsboro to Indian streets. Working with the town’s solicitor, Councilman Ed Bishop, committee chair, noted... Read more » The post Fenwick Committee Reviews Sidewalk Project appeared first on News...READ POST.

BERLIN– The Berlin Chamber of Commerce recognized a variety of valued community partners as it kicked off 2023 with its annual installation dinner.Close to 80 merchants, chamber members, local officials and community residents attended the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation dinner Jan. 26. The event, held at 410 Social, recognized the chamber’s incoming and... Read more » The post Berlin Chamber Presents Annual Awards appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgCaptain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star has seen some pretty good fishing the past few days and today he saw some of the best tog fishing he’s seen in the past few years.Tautog 1/29/23 An Old Timey Bite..Underway pitch black; Dr Gary dropped blocks just as a hint of color rose to our east.... Read more » The post Lots of Double Digit Fish appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’re in the middle of a little window of weather opportunity right now before some wind and cold next week and Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star is in the middle of taking full advantage of it.A steady slow grind.. Time sun came up we were well on our way. Spencer from OC had dropped... Read more » The post Slow and Steady Grind appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWindy and chilly in and around the water today, but Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star caught a couple of good ones on his trip to the rip.A few dandies.. and Bam!Dogone washing machine off there most of today. Challenging. Kevin from Lewes DE did the deed on our half stacks – too choppy to... Read more » The post A Few Dandies….Then BAM! appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team remained unbeaten in the regular season with a pair of wins over Bennett and Snow Hill last week.The Seahawks have been dominating, their only two losses on the season coming during the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament. The Seahawks winning streak since the holiday break now stands at seven.... Read more » The post Decatur Girls Beat Eagles, Remain Unbeaten appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast...READ POST.

BERLIN – While a new signal has improved traffic safety at one Berlin intersection, there’s a chance changes could be coming to another problem spot.With a new light at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street now operational, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza this week said Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials had recently... Read more » The post SHA Reviewing Traffic Study Of Berlin Intersection appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – More than $1.8 million in federal funding will allow a local conservation organization to initiate new programs and projects.Last Friday, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) announced it will be the recipient of federal funding in the amount of more than $1.8 million. The money, made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law... Read more » The post MCBP Receives $1.8M For Restoration Projects appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

It was surprising to learn last week a school safety committee has been dormant in recent years, but a relief to learn a new plan moving forward. It was concerning to learn the school safety committee has not been actively meeting to review current procedures, but we are certain keeping students and teachers safe in... Read more » The post Weapons Detection Systems For Schools? appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.