During an Ocean 98 radio interview this week, Tiffany Knupp, mother of Gavin Knupp who was killed in a hit-and-run collision walking across a road last July, reiterated her trust and faith in justice. She said 260 days have passed since her son was killed crossing Grays Corner Road to return to a vehicle driven... Read more » The post Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 31, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department officially broke ground on a new $9.8 million fire station on 65th Street this week.“Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone for the Ocean City Fire Department,” said Fire Chief Richie Bowers. “We are excited to have a state-of-the-art facility that will allow us to better serve... Read more » The post Ground Broken On New Fire Station appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

New AccountantSNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners named Lynn Wright as the new senior budget accountant in County Administration.“I am thrilled to have Lynn join the budget team,” Budget Officer Kim Reynolds said. “With her prior knowledge and experience, she will be a true asset.”Wright, who earned an associate degree of Science in accounting... Read more » The post A Week In Business – March 31, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.

A group of local children from the Nature Adventurers 4-H Club recently helped collect trash at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines.  The club is a nature and public-service focused group based in Berlin and predominantly made up of homeschool students. The post Nature Adventurers 4-H Club Volunteer at White Horse Park appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Weapons, Drugs ChargesOCEAN CITY – A Maryland man faces weapons and drug charges after a recent encounter with law enforcement.William D. Dunn, 55, of Chesapeake City, was questioned in an Ocean City hotel room on March 21 around 3:51 a.m. Dunn gave police consent to enter the room where “a white powdery substance” was seen... Read more » The post Cops & Courts – March 31, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Objective Look At Sewer Systems Needed Editor: Worcester County’s planners have a poop problem, but their solution may make us look more like Sussex County than the family vacation destination we claim to be. Frontier Town and Sea Oaks Village gobbled up much of the Mystic Harbor sewage treatment system’s capacity to dispose of treated... Read more » The post Voices From The Readers – March 31, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say a property reassessment project will likely be delayed by another year.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger presented community members with an update on the county’s reassessment project. She noted a delay from the appraiser will likely push the deadline for completing the project by... Read more » The post Reassessment Project Delayed In Sussex County appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY — At an awards banquet Friday night, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) announced Jaimie Ridgely of Stephen Decatur Middle School as the 2023 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.During its annual Teacher of the Year celebration, Worcester County Board of Education President Todd Ferrante made the announcement following a program honoring all 14... Read more » The post County Recognizes Teacher Of Year; SD Middle’s Ridgely Wins Honor appeared first on News Ocean...READ POST.

On March 6th, 2023, as part of their Caring for America mission, the Republican Women of Worcester County presented a $500 donation to the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health. Pictured left to right are Vera Beck, Caring for America chair, RWWC, Joann Manole, Grace Center executive director, Sandy Zitzer, president RWWC and Amy... Read more » The post RWWC Donated to the Grace Center appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.