Watching And NotingEditor:I am one of those people who enjoys watching our elected officials in action. Unscripted and speaking from the heart is local politics at its best.So, for me it was a surreal moment during the Jan. 16 County Commissioners’ meeting when the commissioners began discussing the merits of encouraging more public input on... Read more » The post Letters to the Editor appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Charles F. EderOcean PinesCharles F. Eder, 79, known locally as “Captain Chuck” of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2024, at Coastal Hospice of Ocean Pines.Capt. Chuck was born on Oct. 17, 1944, to Charles John Eder and Myrna (Machen) Eder in Baltimore.After serving three years in the US Army, Capt. Chuck was... Read more » The post Obituaries appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – The construction of “little libraries” is expected to benefit an uptown community.Last summer, Caine Woods Community Association resident Finian Dudley,16, began an effort to construct “little libraries” for his Eagle Scout service project. With the boxes now installed at three public parks, he said he is hoping those in his neighborhood can... Read more » The post Eagle Scout Project Completed To Service Caine Woods appeared first on News Ocean...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Proposed increases to Ocean City’s water and wastewater rates will advance following a presentation this week.On Tuesday, NewGen Strategies and Solutions Partner Eric Callocchia presented the Mayor and Council with the results of a five-year water and wastewater rate study. He said the report featured recommended rate increases that would support operations... Read more » The post Ocean City Eyes Utility Rate Increases appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.

Coastal Hospice is notifying affected individuals following a 2023 data security incident.Late last month, Coastal Hospice began notifying affected individuals regarding a network disruption that occurred in July 2023.“This disruption did not impact our ability to provide care to our patients and families,” said Alejandra Lazcano, director of communications at Coastal Hospice. “Our IT team,... Read more » The post Hospice says data breached; Security technicians secure...READ POST.

After nearly three decades of service, Calvin B. Taylor Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Raymond M. Thompson will retire at the end of this year.According to a news release, Thompson will officially step down from his position at the end of 27 years with the bank on Dec. 31. Thompson served 22 years as... Read more » The post Longtime Taylor Bank President, CEO To Retire; Current Executive VP, CFO Named Successor appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week voted to approve a monster truck event slated for next fall.On Tuesday, Special Events Director Frank Miller presented the Mayor and Council with the term sheet for the first annual Monsters of Metal Beach Brawl to take place on the downtown beach Oct. 18-20. While the council recently... Read more » The post OC Estimates 3,500 People Per Day At New Monster Truck Event appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Efforts to bring a community center to Flower Street remain underway, according to municipal officials.Mayor Zack Tyndall said the Berlin Community Center Advisory Committee has been meeting regularly to plan for a new facility. Since the parcels that are meant to be home to the center were consolidated last fall, the committee is expected to... Read more » The post Efforts continue to build community center appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SNOW HILL — The majority of Worcester County is expected to have access to high-speed internet by the end of the year.Thanks to the efforts of Talkie Communications, Choptank Fiber, Simple Fiber and Maryland Broadband, more and more Worcester County residents have access to broadband.“This has been a huge undertaking,” said Director of Information Technology... Read more » The post Companies Making Huge Strides With Broadband Work appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

English’s Chicken House opened in 1963 on the corner of 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue and would serve some of the best fried chicken ever served on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over 50 years. The chicken was breaded with a secret recipe and when served with English’s fresh baked sweet potato biscuits was a... Read more » The post Vanishing Ocean City appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

A new educational series hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is meant to improve financial literacy among local merchants and business owners.The Berlin Chamber of Commerce Financial Literacy Educational Series kicked off Feb. 1, and runs through the end of March. The weekly series of presentations is open to anyone in the Berlin business... Read more » The post Berlin Chamber financial ed series underway appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Resort officials are one step closer to implementing a new special event fee structure.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to approve revisions to the town’s private events policy and to move forward with a new fee structure that was introduced last fall. Special Events Director Frank Miller told officials this week the revisions,... Read more » The post Special Event Fee Policy Overhaul Continues appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Tara FischerStaff Writer(Feb. 1, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) hosted a meeting on Monday in Ocean Pines to discuss the Jenkins Point restoration project and answer questions from  residents.Jenkins Point, south of the Route 90 bridge in the Isle of Wight Bay, is a series of islands kayak-distance from Ocean Pines. The land... Read more » The post Jenkins Point project outlined; Restoration of peninsula would result in protection against storms, rising tides appeared...READ POST.

A machine to help save the lives of people undergoing cardiac arrest could soon be available in Berlin parks.The Berlin Lions Club has expressed interest in providing $6,000 toward the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for Henry and Stephen Decatur parks. Town staff have asked the club to put the offer in writing while... Read more » The post Lions Club wants to provide AEDs inside all Berlin parks appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Coastal Hospice is notifying affected individuals following a 2023 data security incident.Late last month, Coastal Hospice began notifying affected individuals regarding a network disruption that occurred in July 2023.“This disruption did not impact our ability to provide care to our patients and families,” said Alejandra Lazcano, director of communications at Coastal Hospice. “Our IT team,... Read more » The post Coastal Hospice notifies community of data breach appeared...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – An offshore wind company has withdrawn its agreement with the Maryland Public Service Commission as it looks to reposition its Skipjack project.Last Thursday, Ørsted announced it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a 966-megawatt project it’s developing off the Delmarva coastline. After reviewing the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving its two-phased project, the... Read more » The post Ocean City Takes Cautious Approach To Ørsted Announcement...READ POST.

An invasive species workshop will target English ivy growing in Stephen Decatur Park.On Saturday, March 2, Berlin resident Lara Mulvaney will host an invasive species workshop and guide attendees through hands-on cleanup action. She wants to remove English ivy from Stephen Decatur Park to protect local trees.“I love trees,” Mulvaney said. “I moved here from... Read more » The post Invasive species workshop in March; Forum set to target English ivy growing in popular...READ POST.

BERLIN – A local student was recently recognized for winning a regional design contest.On Jan. 18, representatives with the Delmarva Shorebirds visited Berlin Intermediate School to recognize sixth-grade student Loralei Donoway as the winner of this year’s “Hit The Books” bookmark contest. Donoway’s design was selected from tens of thousands of submissions across 100-plus schools... Read more » The post Student Surprised To Win Shorebirds Design Contest...READ POST.

The Appellate Court of Maryland will convene March 1 to hear oral arguments regarding the dismissal of charges against Tyler Mailloux.On Friday, March 1, the Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from both the prosecution and defense in the case involving Mailloux, a local man charged earlier this year in the hit-and-run death of... Read more » The post Appeals Court Sets Date For Oral Arguments In Knupp Case appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Tara FischerStaff WriterHealthcare just got even more accessible in Worcester County, as Atlantic GeneralHospital and Health System unveiled a much needed and brand-new facility to serve the Ocean Pines community at lower costs.AGH celebrated the grand opening of the Gudelsky Family Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 25. The new site is... Read more » The post AGH Celebrates Gudelsky Family Medical Center Opening appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

The first sunny day after a few dismal ones Not seeing an agonizing Ravens game in person Looking back at my kids’ baby pictures Gracious post-game interviews after  a loss The mixed feelings that come with change Chit chat with strangers An old lacrosse stick compared to today’s styles A real smile from a special... Read more » The post Things I Like appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – After more than 30 years of head-to-head competition that never produced a clear winner, The Dispatch and Ocean City Today are merging next week to create what their principals believe is the kind of news provider the coastal area needs now and well into the future.As of Feb. 2, readers of both... Read more » The post Newspapers Announce Merger; Editors Green, Dobson Share Views With Major Redesign Planned appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

Robert Palmer AukerOCEAN CITY – Robert “Bob” Palmer Auker, 81, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Bob was born on May 17, 1942, to the late Palmer and Harriett Auker of Berwick, Pa.He was a loving husband to the late Peggy Auker and is survived by their three children,... Read more » The post Obituaries – January 26, 2024 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN PINES – Plans to host a kick-off event will move forward in Ocean Pines with the board’s support.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve an OPA Season Kick-Off Day this spring. Director Monica Rakowski, liaison for the OP Day Working Group, said the event will showcase the association’s amenities,... Read more » The post OPA Season Kickoff Approved appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Doctor WelcomedBERLIN – Gastroenterologist Scott Itzkowitz, D.O., FACP, FACG, FASGE, will join Atlantic General Health System in February 2024 to provide care at Atlantic General Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Md.Itzkowitz practiced most recently in North Carolina, where he provided care in both the hospital and community setting after retiring as a captain in the Medical... Read more » The post A Week In Business – January 26, 2024 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.

SNOW HILL – Flooding on Route 12 during a recent storm prompted county officials to ask the state for drainage improvements.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to send a letter to Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld asking for drainage improvements north of the Route 12 bridge in Snow Hill.“This is a request... Read more » The post County Seeks Fix To Rt. 12 Drainage Issue appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

The Worcester County Commissioners recently recognized the longtime volunteer efforts of Virgil and Kenny Dukes of the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company. Virgil Dukes is pictured with the commissioners after receiving his commendation. The post Commissioners Recognized Longtime Volunteer appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

BERLIN — The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church on Flower Street.More than 65 people spoke about affordable housing, traffic, gentrification and other long-term issues during a town hall meeting hosted by Salisbury... Read more » The post Berlin Residents Discuss Gentrification Concerns appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast...READ POST.

OCEAN PINES – A town hall meeting will allow association members to learn more about the coming year’s budget.During a board meeting last Saturday, General Manager John Viola announced plans to hold a town hall meeting on the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. He said the coming year’s recommended spending plan will feature changes made by... Read more » The post Ocean Pines Plans Town Hall Meeting For Budget Review appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

Mil-Net, Inc. recently made a generous donation to Brooke’s Toy Closet, which provides toys to children at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke. Pictured are Donna Murray, director of the TidalHealth Foundation, and John Weber, president of Mil-Net, Inc. with some of the donated toys. The post Mil-Net, Inc. Donated to Brooke’s Toy Closet appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.