OC Today-Dispatch SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
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Rock and Ride Next week
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Offshore wind takes another blow from feds Dept. of Transportation yanks $47M grant for facility and steel mill US Wind intends to build at Sparrows Point shipyard — PAGE 12
PHOTO COURTESY OF OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LAB CLASS Ocean City Fire Department K-9 Max, a therapy/facility dog, was on hand Tuesday to greet students returning to Ocean City Elementary School. See pages 82-82 for more back to school photos.
Rt. 50 bridge to close in Jan. OC residents who want to head over the bridge to WOC will have to take the Route 90 bridge come January, as SHA will close downtown crossing for repairs. — PAGE 85
OCFD’s fireboat in lifesaving biz The fire department’s boat answers call to duty in multiple search and rescue missions in last two months. — PAGE 14
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Rebranded bike rally returns to Ocean City Sept. 10-14 By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Sept. 5, 2025) A rebranded motorcycle rally, complete with live music, vendors, stunt shows and more, will return to Ocean City next week. Beginning Sept. 10, promoter Kickin Events will transform the Ocean City inlet parking lot and convention center into a motorcycle lover’s paradise for the inaugural edition of OC Rock and Ride. The new event will feature four days of concerts, five days of vendors, stunt shows, a Sept. 11 tribute and other attractions. “OC Rock & Ride — running September 10–14, 2025 — is a bold new chapter in the legacy of Ocean City BikeFest,” the event’s website reads. “Rebranded and revitalized by local organizers Matthew and Tyler Odachowski, this rally embraces the traditions that riders cherish while introducing modern touches to elevate the experience.” This year, concerts will take place on two stages at the inlet parking lot. Festivities will kick off on Wednesday with performances by Blandini, Jasmine Cain, Gavin Evick Band, Six Whiskey Revival, Lauren Glick and John Lamere. The music lineup continues with performances by Slaughter, Mini Kiss, Crack the Sky, The Dunehounds and Witches Brew on Thursday and Queensryche, Quiet Riot, Jasmine
Cain, Cecilia’s Fall, Michael Sky Band and Johnny Cardo on Friday. On Saturday, performances by Uncle Kracker, Lit, The Marshall Morlock Band, Doc Marten and the Flannels, Emma Klein and Rock the Mic Top 10 will conclude the concert series. This year’s OC Rock and Ride will also feature a Sept. 11 tribute with fireworks and a performance of the national anthem, as well as stunt shows, bike prizes, vendor displays and a Boardwalk motorcycle parade, which will take place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 13. OC Rock and Ride will also partner with businesses in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties this year for a “Cruzin the Coast” ride. Rally participants can collect stamps by visiting participating businesses and then turn in their stamp cards for a chance to win up to $2,000. “Led by the Odachowskis, Ocean City locals dedicated to preserving the spirit of the rally while ensuring its future viability, OC Rock & Ride is a hometown initiative with broader community appeal,” the OC Rock and Ride website reads. “Whether you come for the bikes, the music, or the coastal camaraderie, this rally embodies the evolving energy of the East Coast’s largest motorcycle rally.” In May, the Ocean City Council agreed to allow the father and son See PERFORMANCES Page 10
Special event zone in effect for OC Rock and Ride event (Sept. 5, 2025) With thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts expected in our resort community next week, Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, through Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, during the OC Rock and Ride. The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Additionally, legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations. Similar to a Construction Zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest. During this timeframe, citizens can expect a significant police presence, as officers from multiple allied agencies will assist the Ocean City Police Department. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department, the Maryland State Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and the Howard County Police Department will strictly enforce all traffic laws. Additionally, significant traffic congestion and alternative traffic pat-
terns are anticipated throughout the weekend. Spectators are urged to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and should not incite the spinning of wheels, “burn-outs,” or other unlawful stunts by motorists. Officers will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers, as well as the violations committed by the drivers. Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, pedestrians are urged to Walk Smart! Always use crosswalks when crossing roadways, wait for the signal to change, and ensure drivers see you while crossing. The Ocean City Police Department would also like to remind everyone that there is no trailer or oversized vehicle parking on any street or paved public lot without a permit between May 1 and Oct. 31. There is no trailer parking or oversized vehicle parking on Baltimore Avenue at any time. For more information on the Ocean City Special Event Zones, visit www.oceancitymd.gov/specialeventzone.
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