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James wants to be mayor After three terms on the City Council and currently serving as its president, Matt James has decided GETTING READY he wants to move up. indications of the looming summer season are everywhere in Ocean City and surrounding areas these days, as private businesses, like Trimper Rides above, and government crews continue preparations for tourists. — PAGE 3 BETHANY HOOPER/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
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Sheriff Matt Crisafulli wants $2.5 million more in his budget for the year ahead, bringing his total request for fiscal year 2027 to $22.2 million, a 13% increase over last year. Without it, he says he’s losing ground to other agencies in the region when it comes to hiring. — Page 20
Ocean City Police have eyes on possible organizers of more takeovers and popup rallies. — PAGE 6
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OC council president to run for mayor this Nov., he says ment for Del. Bennett Bozman, who passed away in office. Since that time, he has secured 10 re-elections. In 2024, Meehan went head-tohead with local attorney Peter Buas, marking the first contested mayoral By Bethany Hooper race since 2018. Associate Editor Both Meehan and Buas led strong (April 24, 2026) Ocean City Council President Matt James will be run- campaigns in the lead up to Election ning for mayor in this fall’s municipal Day. However, support for Buas was election. particularly strong amongst council The three-term councilman is the members, most of whom reportedly first to announce his bid for the may- frustrated over the mayor’s handling oral seat, which for 20 years has been of city affairs. Meehan won by a naroccupied by incumbent Rick Meehan. row 192-vote lead. The two have served on the dais to“You know, we’re the City Council gether since James first took office in now,” Meehan told the OC TodayDispatch after the 2014. vote. “Whatever That year, James was the top vote- ‘Whatever happened over the happened over the getter in the No- last 30 days, 60 days, I mean, last 30 days, 60 days, I mean, we vember election, we have to now reunite and have to now reunite receiving 1,666 become even better than we and become even votes. His firstbetter than we were place finish made were before ….’ him the youngest Mayor Rick Meehan in ‘24 before … You learn councilmember along the way too and if there’s some ever elected to the City Council. things that I need to do, to be a little At the start of his third term in better, you know, as being mayor, I’m 2022, James was nominated to serve always going to strive to do that, and as council president, a role that gives I’m certainly going to talk to my felhim the authority to preside over and low colleagues and, you know, we set the agenda for council meetings. need to be a team. I’m prepared to be He also serves on the Ocean City Po- part of that team, and I look forward lice Commission and chairs both the to the next two years.” Ocean City Tourism Commission and With his two-year term nearing its the Ocean City Pension Committee. end, Meehan has yet to reveal his When reached for comment this plans for the coming fall. Candidates week, James confirmed his intentions have until Oct. 2 to file for the Nov. 3 to run for the mayoral post, which election. Outside of his City Council posihas been held by Meehan since 2006. The incumbent is the longest-serving tion, James works in the resort hotel mayor in Ocean City’s history. industry and is the co-founder of After serving on the council for James Hospitality, where he serves as more than two decades, Meehan, a executive vice president and managlocal real estate agent, took over as ing partner. He also served as an active memthe city’s chief representative in June of 2006, when then-mayor Jim ber of the Ocean City Fire DepartMathias was named as the replace- ment from 2006 to 2022.
Matt James confirmed this week that he will throw his hat into the mayoral ring
Country Calling announces artists for two-day festival Annual event to return to Ocean City beach weekend after Oceans Calling event By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (April 24, 2026) Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Miranda Lambert will be among the more than two dozen acts to grace the stages of this year’s Country Calling Festival in Ocean City. On Tuesday, the festival’s organizer, C3 Presents, announced the lineup for this fall’s country concert
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Stop searching—this is the ONE!! Located in the prestigious River Run Golf Club, this stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home offers the ultimate relaxed lifestyle. All one level (Ranch-style living!) Spacious, modern, and incredible open floor plan! Close to Ocean City Beaches! 11324 River Run Lane Berlin MD MDWO2037276
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105 123RD STREET UNIT B332 JOCKEY BEACH CLUB OCEAN CITY • $258,900 Condo – Canal Views, Community Pool & Prime Location! This upgraded top-floor condo offers the best of both worlds—peaceful canal views and just two blocks from the beach! Sold fully furnished and move-in ready. Featuring open concept living with updated kitchen & bath, stainless appliances and storage galore. Close to Northside Park, the beach, restaurants, shops, and mini golf, this unit is the perfect coastal retreat or investment property. MDWO2033766
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Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 8.4 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shoppingcenter on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528
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Discover coastal living at its best in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5bath single-family home, ideally located less than one mile from the Ocean City and Delaware beaches. Offering 1,820 square feet of living space on a 5,270 sq ft lot, this home provides the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and beachside charm. The property features a spacious yard - perfect for kids, pets, or simply relaxing with a cold drink while enjoying the refreshing summer breezes. Inside, the home boasts numerous upgrades throughout, including a large kitchen and dining area, a welcoming family room, and a second living space that can be used as a sitting room or home office - ideal for entertaining family and friends. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle with multiple decks where you can relax and watch the boats go by. The home is within walking or biking distance to the beach, mini golf, Harpoon Hanna's, and many popular local restaurants and attractions. MDWO2036794
34862 WEST LINE RD SELBYVILLE, DE $3,900,000 32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE $5,900,000
Experience true beachfront living in this beautifully furnished 2bedroom, 2-bath direct oceanfront condo located on the 18th floor of the highly desirable Atlantis building. Unit 1808 offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the Atlantic—endless blue water, refreshing ocean breezes, and a front row seat to every sunrise. MLS# MDWO2037926
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Beautiful waterfront singlefamily home located in the quiet neighborhood of Wood Duck II in Ocean Pines coming to the market veryy soon! This well-maintained well-m maintainned property offers peace, privacy, offerrs pe eace, pr ivac and scenicc water waater views view ws on o one o of the larger rger lotss in the thhe h commuco comm mm mu-mu nity, ity, providing providing ample am mple ple room rooom m for future orr fu uture turee expansion. exppan annsion sionn. The Thhe imim mpressive spans approxiressiive lot spa sp ans app proxxiimately ately 19,757 ately 19 75577 square feet. The sellers completed a renovation and expansion creating a spacious and functional layout. MDWO2035742
6803 ATLANTIC AVE #4H OCEAN CITY • $425,000 Beautiful top-floor, direct oceanfront condo just hit the market! This is one of the largest one-bedroom oceanfront condos available, located in a desirable midtown setting. The well-maintained condominium complex features an oceanfront pool, perfect for relaxing beach living. This spacious condo offers a large, private oceanfront balcony—ideal for enjoying breathtaking sunrises and cool summer ocean breezes. MDWO2035292
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Ocean City police work to prevent rallies, takeovers By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (April 24, 2026) Ocean City Police Chief Ray Austin said his department is working alongside other law enforcement agencies to stop any popup rallies and takeover events that may come to town this season. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Ocean City Motor Event Task Force, Austin assured event promoters and hospitality leaders that police agencies are working together to monitor unwanted and illegal pop-up events being organized through social media. As the city prepares for Cruisin’ Ocean City next week, and other major motorized events this fall, he said officials were taking advantage of technology and existing laws to identify and charge those responsible. “So between cameras, technology, our intelligence, our social media monitoring, our coordinated investigations, our allied agency assistance, our strict enforcement of the law, that’s what the Ocean City Police Department is doing to address the public safety issues in the pop-up car rallies and beach takeovers,” he told committee members. “We’ve been busy this year preparing for it, and again, we’re ready for it, all in the interest of public safety, and to keep events like Bike Week and Cruisin’ safe and where they need to be and, traditionally, where they have been in being successful events.” City officials went before the state legislature in 2018 seeking a special event zone in Ocean City during select motorized events, including an unsanctioned pop-up car rally. The special event zone — which included reduced speed limits, higher fines and altered traffic patterns — was later amended to include the infraction of exhibition driving. The designation, officials say, has been largely effective in curbing reckSee COPS Page 12
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Lineup released for OC country music event 2026. Oceans Calling will return with a three-day format, with performances scheduled for Sept. 25-27. The second installment of Boardwalk Rock – also produced by C3 Presents – will not return this spring, as the cancellation of two headline acts had forced the promoter to scrap the 2026 event entirely. The entire Country Calling lineup, and additional information, can be found at www.countrycallingfestival.com. Ticket sales began Thursday.
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