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OC planning group approves ADUs for long-term rentals Now passed at commission level, Ocean City mayor and City Council to review rules By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) Ocean City Planning Commission members this week approved a zoning amendment that would allow the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on property already accommodating single-family detached houses, so long as those units are not rented out on a short-term basis. Following a public hearing Tuesday, the commission voted 4-1, with Chair Joe Wilson opposed, to forward a zoning amendment to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. The ordinance passed at the commission level this week effectively adopts a state mandate on ADU construction, but stops short of allowing such structures to hold a short-term rental license. “So, if you have an ADU, you can have a rental license, you can have a long-term rental license, but not a short-term rental license,” said Commissioner Gordon Kretser, who made the motion to add the provision to the ordinance. In July, planning personnel came before the council to discuss a new state mandate requiring local governments to adopt laws that facilitate the construction of accessory dwelling units. The goal, according to the state Department of Planning, is to help solve a 96,000-unit housing shortage and create affordable housing options for Marylanders. At the council’s direction, staff this summer began drafting an ordinance using the state’s requirements. And on Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss a draft ordinance. “House Bill 1466 was adopted to increase housing supply, expand housing affordability and encourage missing middle housing, support multigenerational living and provide more housing options while preserving single-family neighborhoods …,” Zoning Administrator KP Primm told the commission this week. “The General Assembly adopted the bill on the recommendation of the ADU Policy Task Force. This was created by the General Assembly and included representatives from the House, Senate, state agencies, MACo, MML and industry professionals. The final bill did, however, differ substantively from the task force’s recommendations.” Primm added that the bill went into effect Oct. 1, 2025 and requires municipalities to authorize ADUs on
lots with existing single-family detached dwelling by Oct. 1, 2026. While that deadline has passed, city staff have been working with the Maryland Department of Planning to get something on the books soon. “The ordinance is being developed solely to satisfy these state mandates and not as a locally initiated policy,” Primm added. Currently, the city allows accessory structures on single-family lots – for example, a converted room above a garage. However, once those units include kitchens, it becomes a separate dwelling unit, which is currently not allowed in single-family residential districts. State law will now require municipalities to allow ADUs on such lots. Those local regulations must exclude ADUs from density calculations and residential growth limitations and cannot establish setback requirements that are more stringent than those that currently exist. The legislation also prevents municipalities from requiring additional off-street parking without first conducting a parking study. “ADUs also will need to abide by any impervious surfaces and stormwater management and critical area needs,” Primm added. In a review of the draft ordinance presented Tuesday, Primm said the zoning code would be amended to allow ADUs on lots with a primary single-family detached dwelling, so long as they are no greater than 75% of the size of and subordinate in use to the primary unit. Because of the city’s pyramidal zoning – a land-use planning system that allows more restrictive uses, like single-family homes, in less restrictive districts, like the commercial zone – ADUs will be permitted in most zoning districts, so long as single-family homes are already constructed on the lot and that they meet the height and setback requirements of that district. Staff have also proposed a new section of the zoning code that will require ADUs to have code-compliant kitchen and bathroom facilities and a separate rental license. A property can only have one rental license. “That was important to include,” Primm told the commissioners. The new code section also addresses parking. Any property with an existing parking nonconformity must address the shortage. During Tuesday’s discussion, Kretser told his fellow commissioners he wanted to see the draft ordinance amended to prohibit ADUs from being used as short-term rentals. He said a carveout in state law allows municipalities to set restrictions on short-term rentals and historic propSee ADUS Page 6
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Continued from Page 3 erties. “Having it as a long-term rental makes sense because this bill is primarily to increase available housing for everyone, but particularly in our town, with seasonal workers,” he said. “It’s in our comprehensive plan to try and create and have more access to employee housing. So, I think that those two fit pretty well.” Commissioners Janet Hough and Tony Butta agreed. “This is for long-term rentals, it's for student housing, it's for worker housing,” Butta said of the ADU policy. “I think people having weekend rentals wouldn’t make sense here.” Commission member Pam Robertson, however, asked if such an amendment would stand up to the scrutiny of the public, which recently voted down short-term rental restrictions in single-family neighborhoods. “I completely agree with it, but I don’t think it’s going to survive,” she said. Wilson also shared his concerns with the amendment. “The town just went through a pretty hard-fought battle on shortterm rentals,” he said, “and I think that’s going to muddy the water on what we’re trying to accomplish here.” “No one is putting an ADU up, and now we’re going to tell them they can’t do it,” Kretser argued. “We’re telling them they can’t do it, before you put it up.” After further discussion, a motion to approve the zoning changes, with an amendment to prohibit ADUs from operating as short-term rentals, passed in a 4-1 vote, with Wilson opposed and Commissioners Palmer Gillis and Kevin Rohe absent. “I struggle with it, because people could go out and build an ADU with the intent it's for a family member or a parent, and then one day when that parent passes we’ve restricted their use,” Wilson said. The ordinance now advances to the mayor and City Council.
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County planners put 60-day hold on Amazon zoning ask Company wants approval of new law that would allow a “power hut” at OC airport By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Worcester County’s Planning Commission decided it needs more information before voting on a proposed niche re-zoning for an operational building at Ocean City’s municipal airport, one that would land a transatlantic data cable for Amazon. After an hour-long discussion at the commission’s Oct. 1 meeting, Planning Commission member Phyllis Wimbrow said the proposed PFE is tied to a bigger issue requiring more guidance. However, saying she needed legal and technical insights from county staff, Wimbrow moved to table any action on the text amendment for at least 60 days while more information is sought. The six commission members present agreed unanimously. “I'm gonna be very blunt. This stuff is so far above my head, you're just speaking Greek,” Wimbrow said. “I'm gonna have to rely on the staff and the county attorney in guiding us as to whether these uses are permitted.”
Amazon had submitted a proposed zoning amendment that would allow a power-feed equipment station, or PFE, to operate at the airport and to serve a transatlantic cable project for Amazon Web Services. While the Town of Ocean City operates the airport, located on Route 611 outside West Ocean City, its zoning is controlled by Worcester County. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is the cloud computing subsidiary of Amazon. AWS plans to connect Ireland to Maryland with a transatlantic cable called Fastnet that would link to existing company infrastructure in the Washington region. AWS had contracted with a company called Globalinx to build a cable landing station on Route 611, but that effort fell through amid robust pushback from the public and elected officials. Amazon says they won’t be working further with Globalinx on the project. AWS is asking for one building, a fenced area capped at 3,500 square feet, and a maximum power connection of 350 kilowatts. Company reps said the building currently planned is about 700 square feet though their request was for 1,200 square feet. See AWS Page 12
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AWS asking county for ‘power hut’ Continued from Page 10 The company’s PFE request comes during an ongoing one-year moratorium on cable landing stations and data centers, which the county commissioners adopted July 21 but also can rescind at any time. County Attorney Roscoe Leslie said the moratorium does not prevent consideration of the proposed zoning amendment. Amazon representatives insisted the power feed building was not a workaround for the moratorium. Rob Corradi, an AWS public policy manager, said the proposed building serves a different function. “We didn’t look at the moratorium and say, ‘How can we get around it?’” Corradi told planning commissioners. “We looked at the moratorium and said, ‘Okay, there’s a public policy aim here. We respect that aim, but we believe that this serves a different function, both as a building and as a land use.’” The zoning change would authorize a use, rather than give the company exclusive permission, explained Zachary Williams, an attorney with the Amazon team. “The word Amazon doesn't show up anywhere in the text. Theoretically, anyone could take advantage of this text amendment,” he told the board. “Only one is allowed on the airport
land for this text amendment, so there can only be one at a time.” Manufacturing of the cable would begin in early 2027, with installation expected to start late that year or early in 2028, Amazon representative Ellis Harkins told the commission. Commission member Alec French pressed the company to explain what Worcester County residents would gain from a cable designed to serve AWS customers. “I totally get that you've come back with a much less intrusive project. I get that,” French said. “But I think our role is still to say, what are the benefits of this project for Worcester County, for Worcester County residents, against what the costs are?” Drew Van Dopp, president and CEO of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative, said the partnership would create additional fiber infrastructure alongside Amazon’s route – which would give local internet providers expanded capacity for service and an alternate pathway when a line is damaged. Amazon’s reps declined to share details with the commission on contracts between Amazon and the cooperative, which spokesman Rob Corradi characterized as private. French also wanted the law to explicitly limit the facility to one cable
and prohibit connecting it to a future cable landing station in Worcester County. AWS representatives said the building’s equipment and size restrictions already limit it to serving one cable. Amazon also acknowledged that the zoning change would be only one step toward construction. The project would still need county approvals, an airport lease with Ocean City, and approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other state and federal agencies. A few dozen people attended the meeting, filling the small meeting space. Many were carrying colorful signs that said, “Wild Horses and Wild Shores, No Cables!” In a Sept. 23 letter to the Planning Commission, the Assateague Maryland Coastal Community Coalition urged an unfavorable recommendation. They argued that the proposed zoning change would undermine the county’s moratorium and open the door to further industrial development. It also called for environmental studies before changing the zoning law and questioned why Amazon had chosen the environmentally sensitive Worcester County over established cable landing locations elsewhere on the East Coast.
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OCFD, allied agencies rescue swimmers off 19th St. beach By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) After rescuing three swimmers off the coast of Ocean City last week, fire service personnel are reminding community members to stay out of the ocean when lifeguards are not on duty. On Friday, Oct. 2, at approximately 9:13 a.m., Ocean City Fire Department units were dispatched to 19th Street and the beach area for a report of multiple swimmers in distress, including children. According to the department, rescue swimmers deployed into the ocean to begin rescue operations before requesting help from Maryland State Police Aviation and the Ocean City Police Department Drone Unit. Two people were safely brought back to shore by fire department rescue swimmers, while a third was pulled aboard a Maryland Natural Resources Police vessel by another fire department rescue swimmer. While two people refused additional medical treatment, one of the swimmers was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. “This incident is a reminder of just how quickly conditions in the ocean can change,” said Incident Commander Derrick Simpson. “Our rescue swimmers entered the ocean and worked quickly alongside our public safety partners to get everyone safely out of
the water. Just because you can see or stand on a sandbar does not mean you are safe.” The Ocean City Fire Department is reminding beachgoers that sandbars, rip currents and changing tides can create dangerous conditions with little warning. The agency added that beachgoers should never overestimate their swimming ability. “If trained lifeguards are not on duty, stay out of the water,” a social media post reads. “Ocean conditions should always be taken seriously, regardless of how calm or shallow the water may appear.” The Ocean City Beach Patrol officially ended its season on Sept. 27. Lifeguards will not return to Ocean City’s beaches until May 29, 2027. “We know there will be warm, sunny days this fall,” a social media post from the Beach Patrol reads. “But a beautiful day does not mean the ocean is safe. “We are still in tropical storm season, and dangerous rip currents, powerful shorebreak and debris can make the ocean especially hazardous. Without lifeguards on duty, please stay out of the ocean. “Most importantly, please don’t let someone you love or care about enter the water when the Beach Patrol is off duty. A person in trouble may put others at risk when friends or family members attempt to rescue them.”
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With the candidate filing deadline passed, the Ocean City Council certified the two mayoral and four council campaigners this week. Election day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Meehan, James vie for OC mayoral position By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) With the passing of the filing deadline last Friday, the ballot is set as Ocean City’s candidates for mayor and City Council double down on their campaigning until Nov. 3. On Oct. 2, the city closed its candidate filing process for this election cycle. And on Monday, the Ocean City Council certified the two mayoral candidates and four council candi-
dates running in this year’s municipal election. “The mayor and three council members will be elected by Ocean City voters,” City Clerk Diana Chavis said. In the mayoral race, incumbent Rick Meehan will face off against Matt James, the current council president. In the council race, Billy Apostolou, Wayne Johnson, Larry Noccolino and Carol Proctor will vie for three open seats on the dais.
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the board of directors for the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. He is also president of the OC Chamber Foundation and president of the A.M. Foundation, which supports local initiatives and awards annual scholarships to deserving seniors at Stephen Decatur High School. Johnson, who retired from retail management in Baltimore County before moving to Ocean City fulltime in 2023, says he is running to be an advocate for the average citizen. He argued that current city officials “bent over backwards” for business owners and developers, but failed to address the concerns of year-round residents. Noccolino, whose ties to the Town of Ocean City run deep, will round out the list of council candidates in this year’s election. Following a 14year career as the city’s convention center director, Noccolino stepped down from the position last month. And within days of his retirement, he submitted his application for the City Council race. This year’s municipal election will be held in Hall A of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. “Absentee mail in ballots are online if anyone would like to vote by mail,” Chavis added.
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Soggy Saturday doesn’t slow Country Calling Two-day event for 2026 will revert to three days for next year, tourism director says By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) With another festival weekend in the books, Ocean City Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo announced this week that the resort’s three musical events — Oceans Calling, Country Calling and Boardwalk Rock — will return to the resort next year in a three-day format. While a coastal storm canceled this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, officials say last weekend’s Country Calling event brought an estimated 35,000 people to downtown Ocean City each day to hear more than 20 national country artists perform across three stages. Despite a soggy Saturday, Perlozzo said it did not stop festivalgoers from showing up. “Saturday’s rain didn’t really affect the attendance numbers as the fans supported their favorite country artists,” he told the OC Today-Dispatch this week. “No operational problems occurred during the event. C3 [Presents] ran a good show as always. All three events are scheduled
to return to a three-day format in days is a short window.” 2027.” However, Shockley praised the This year, Country Calling was promoter for putting on another sucscaled back to a two-day festival, a cessful festival. move city officials said would ensure “They are very good at what they the longevity of the event moving for- do,” he said. “The setup, the breakward. For those businesses within the down and operations for the event festival footprint, the change was felt. are incredible. A first-class organiza“Overall, it was a success, I think,” tion.” Shenanigan’s owner Greg Shockley At South Division Street, The said. “We missed the third day as far Dough Roller owner Kevin Gibbs also as our business exreported a solid Satpectations, but it urday and a softer ‘Saturday’s rain didn’t really Friday, which he atdid what it was supposed to. The con- affect the attendance numbers tributed to a strong certs are great for as the fans supported their music lineup keepthe town. They ing festivalgoers favorite country artists’ bring new people to near the stages. Tom Perlozzo town, and the festiHowever, he noted valgoers are good that since the procustomers because they eat, drink moter added more entrance and exit and they are just a good group of peo- points, sales at his store have steadily ple.” declined since the first year of the C3 Shockley noted that while sales Presents festivals. were down on festival Friday, Satur“The first festival, there were only day sales were on par with 2025 two ways to get in, North Division numbers. He also shared feedback Street and South Division Street …,” from festivalgoers who came to his he said. “So, we were jamming.” restaurant. And while business did take a hit “Anecdotally, talking to people with the two-day format this year, that had come for this, there was Gibbs said Sunday was never tradisome criticism for the daytime lineup tionally a strong festival day in terms being light,” he said. “And the other of sales. criticism was that if they are traveling “The third day, there was like a from the Midwest or California, two 20% dip in sales when we had it last
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year,” he explained. Overall, Gibbs said he was pleased with how the weekend turned out, particularly after Oceans Calling was canceled the week prior. “We took a significant loss the weekend before,” he said. Police, fire departments comment on weekend success While tens of thousands of concertgoers descended on downtown Ocean City each day of the festival, Ocean City Police Department Deputy Communications Manager Ashley Miller said no major incidents, traffic collisions or traffic disruptions occurred. “We saw many festivalgoers choosing to ride their bikes or take advantage of public transportation options to get to and from the festival grounds, helping reduce congestion on our roadways,” she said. “There was some increased traffic immediately following the event, which is expected as thousands of people leave the festival at the same time. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as traffic moved through the area.” Miller also commented on the success of a new “no drone zone,” implemented this year at the request of police agencies. She said overall compliance with the new safety measure was strong, with few violations reported. “The temporary flight restriction was put in place to help keep festivalgoers, performers, first responders, and the community safe,” she said. “As we look ahead to future concert events, festivalgoers should expect similar No Drone Zone restrictions. Please check FAA restrictions before bringing a drone to Ocean City and leave your drone at home when restrictions are in place.” She added, “Thank you to everyone who helped make Country Calling a safe and successful weekend. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Ocean City.” Ryan Whittington, community and department engagement officer for the Ocean City Fire Department, offered similar reports, adding that the fire marshal's office had worked with the festival promoter to ensure the festival’s success and safety. ‘From a prevention standpoint, our Office of the Fire Marshal spent many hours working with the event promoter in advance to ensure the site met applicable fire and life-safety requirements,” he said. “That planning included reviewing adequate means of egress and emergency access, along with inspections of food vendors, beach access and exit points, Boardwalk exits, and other areas throughout the festival footprint. A successful event like this is the result of significant planning, coSee ‘NO DRONE’ Page 20
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Country music superstar Chris Stapleton performs Saturday night at the Country Calling festival in downtown Ocean City, where daily concert crowds were estimated at 35,000 for each day of the two-day event. Town officials said the event will revert in 2027 to a three-day show.
Continued from Page 18 ordination, and prevention work long before the first guest arrives.” Transportation reports no significant issues Ocean City Transportation Manager Rob Shearman said despite a summer staffing shortage, his department “rallied the troops” to have nearly as many buses operational as last year’s festival. However, he said his department noticed different crowd patterns during the two festival days. “The number of times that more than one full bus passed an occupied stop was pretty minimal, even during the mid-afternoon southbound rushes,” he said. “Friday night, a significant portion of the crowd left the festival at 9:30 p.m., so the line at 11 p.m. was a bit more reasonable, and we had everyone on a bus by no later than 11:45 p.m. Saturday's post-event rush was a bit heavier since it seemed like a majority of the attendees stayed for the final performer. But even then, we had everyone on a bus by about midnight.” In 2025, ridership over the threeday festival averaged around 22,700 per day, Shearman said. This year, the daily average between Friday and Saturday was closer to 17,000. “Final ridership tallies are not expected until later this week, but this is a very close ballpark guess,” he said. City officials praise staff Ocean City officials say last weekend’s Country Calling concert would not have been possible without the assistance of town staff working around the clock to clean up the beach and help restage the festival footprint in the aftermath of the coastal storm. In a meeting Monday, City Manager Terry McGean praised public works crews and other city departments for their efforts. “Public works really did a fantastic job. We wouldn't have been able to get the concert on – the promoter has even stated that – without all the work they did,” he said. “And then all the town departments for coming together, both for the storm response and for the concert.” Mayor Rick Meehan and Councilman John Gehrig also recognized McGean and his colleagues for organizing cleanup and beach restoration efforts ahead of the festival. “It always happens at the perfect time. We have a major event in town and a major storm,” Gehrig said. “So, thank you for the extra work, the extra time of the entire team and the good leadership there, and being able to put it all back together so we could have a good weekend for Country Calling.”
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Amid ‘uncertainty,’ US Wind gives up Sparrows Point site By Steve Green Executive Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) Acknowledging ongoing “uncertainty” about its project off Ocean City, US Wind announced this week it was turning over its Sparrows Point site to a company ready to redevelop it in the short term. US Wind had intended to manufacture steel products for the offshore wind turbine project but said in a press release this week it has changed its course in making a deal with shipbuilder Anduril. “We are very bullish on Maryland and its future. This is an exciting development for the state, the region and the nation,” said US Wind CEO Jeffrey Grybowski. “We jumped at the opportunity to work with Anduril to transform our port site into a new manufacturing hub that will create thousands of near-term jobs.” Anduril Industries’ arrival at Sparrows Point was lauded by President Donald Trump during a visit on Tuesday. A $3.7 billion investment is planned by Anduril at the location formerly home to Bethlehem Steel. “Our offshore wind plans, like many other similar projects in the U.S., are delayed due to legal disputes and uncertainty created by federal agencies. So, we
are shifting our focus to helping Anduril build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Sparrows Point,” Grybowski said. “This new development ensures that job creation and economic development can proceed apace at TPA.” As of today, US Wind’s project is in limbo with the Trump Administration’s opposition to wind as well as the Town of Ocean City taking the lead on lawsuits. Under the Biden administration, US Wind was moving ahead with the Maryland Offshore Wind Project in a federal lease area off the coasts of Maryland and Delaware, with federal approval allowing for as many as 114 turbines, up to four offshore substations and associated transmission infrastructure. The full buildout could generate up to 2,200 megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 718,000 homes, according to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The project’s future, however, has become increasingly uncertain. After taking office in January 2025, Trump directed federal agencies to halt new or renewed offshore wind approvals while his administration reviewed federal wind leasing and permitting practices. The administration subsequently See OFFSHORE Page 23
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No injuries reported in late Saturday accident, rollover (Oct. 8, 2026) No major injuries were reported in a motor vehicle rollover in Ocean Pines last weekend. At approximately 9:08 p.m last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned vehicle on Ocean Parkway. Upon arrival, OPVFD Chief Joey
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Fatal crash A Pocomoke City-area motorcyclist died Tuesday morning following a crash involving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Ford Mustang on Old Virginia Road near Route 13. According to police, officers from the Pocomoke City Police Department and deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, along with Pocomoke City Fire and EMS were called at about 6 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash on Old Virginia Road near Route 13. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a 2012 Ford Mustang involved in the crash. The operator of the motorcycle, Treyquan Johnson, 26, of the Pocomoke City area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit was re-
quested to investigate the crash and assumed the investigation in conjunction with the Worcester County Criminal Bureau of Investigation. The preliminary investigation does not indicate that impairment was a factor for either driver. The driver of the Mustang was evaluated at the scene and was not taken to a medical facility. The investigation contimues. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact A/Cpl. Reed at kreed@worcestermd.gov.
Kitchen assaults An Ocean City teen has been charged with assault after he lost his temper at work and began assaulting co-workers. Police said an assault was reported to the Ocean City Police Department last Friday at a local restaurant where
Offshore wind project in limbo Continued from Page 22 moved in federal court to have US Wind’s previously approved construction and operations plan vacated, effectively putting the project’s key federal authorization in jeopardy. Separately, the Town of Ocean City and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit in October 2024 challenging the
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Amazon’s ocean cable draws Fiori’s scrutiny Broadband Cooperative outlines fiber-optic line project’s county benefits By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Worcester County officials got a first look this week at the proposed route of an Amazonfunded optic-fiber line that would zig-zag across the Eastern Shore and be available to internet service providers affiliated with the nonprofit Maryland Broadband Cooperative. Drew Van Dopp, president and CEO of the cooperative, told commissioners Tuesday that Amazon’s $40 million investment would expand an aging fiber network with little remaining capacity for growth. “Almost all of Maryland Broadband's backbone fiber from Ocean City to Cambridge is both aging and exhausted,” Van Dopp said. “We have virtually no additional capacity for future needs and greater services along that pathway.” He said the partnership with Amazon would increase the cooperative’s east-west fiber capacity tenfold and provide new routes to improve service reliability. A map shown during his presentation depicted the existing fiber route in red and the proposed Amazonfunded route in blue. Van Dopp said the new line would cross the Sharptown Bridge, cut north through Federalsburg and Denton, and continue west across the Bay Bridge. The expansion would accompany Amazon Web Services’ Fastnet transatlantic cable project connecting Ireland to Maryland. Amazon says Fastnet is expected to become operational in 2028. When asked how deep the cable would run beneath Assateague Is-
land, Van Dopp said he understood the planned bore would be about 35 meters down – about 115 feet – though he cautioned that depth could vary. Following an earlier proposal by Globalinx for a cable landing station on Route 611, Amazon is now instead pursuing a power feed equipment building at Ocean City’s municipal airport to supply electricity to the undersea cable. The proposal requires a zoning text amendment, which the county’s Planning Commission on Oct. 1 held for 60 days to seek additional legal and technical guidance. Van Dopp said the airport building would be no bigger than 1,200 square feet, use less than 350 kilowatts of electricity, consume no water or sewer, and resemble a telecommunications building the cooperative has operated in Berlin since 2011. He also acknowledged criticism of the cooperative’s partnership with Amazon, saying he hoped his presentation would defend its reputation as “the good guys” in Worcester County and rural Maryland. Commissioner Eric Fiori (District 3, West Ocean City) questioned Van Dopp for about 25 minutes about guaranteed benefits for residents, disclosure of the cooperative’s agreements with AWS, and financial safeguards if the partnership fell apart. “Is there anything that will guarantee these benefits to Worcester County residents?” Fiori asked. Van Dopp pointed to additional fiber and conduit available to the cooperative’s members, saying the investment would create opportunities to expand service and avoid future taxpayer-funded construction. He did not offer a specific guarantee of lower household internet bills. Fiori also called out Van Dopp’s
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Ocean City plans beach franchise auction for Dec. 2 By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) An auction of several beach franchise parcels will proceed following Ocean City Council approval this week. The Town of Ocean City will soon seek bids for 11 mid-beach parcels that are part of the city’s beach equipment franchise. On Monday, the council voted to hold a live auction on Dec. 2. Currently, Ocean City franchises 70 beach equipment parcels in three sections – south end, mid-beach and north end. And each year, one of the three sections is auctioned off, with the highest qualified bidder receiving a three-year contract to rent umbrellas, chairs and cabanas on the beach. The city’s code also provides one option for first-term contract renewals at an annual fee 10 percent greater than the initial term. This year, operators of seven mid beach parcels have exercised their option to renew their first-year contracts. In December, the remaining 11 parcels – spanning from 28th Street to 84th Street – will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid starting at $500. Last year, 33 of the 34 south-end parcels, as well as one north-end parcel, were auctioned off to the highest bidder. The auction resulted in revenues of $$874,500, or 16% less revenue than the last round of bidding for south-end parcels. Revenue collected from the last auction of mid-beach parcels totaled $216,533.
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Berlin reconsiders AMI opt-out fee By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Berlin officials are rethinking their approval of an opt-out fee for residents who choose not to participate in the municipality’s advanced metering system for electric utilities. Nevertheless, halting the process now could be costly and time-consuming. In March, the Town Council endorsed opt-out charges for Berlin electric customers who decline new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and retain the existing, manual system. Under the policy, those who forgo AMI must pay a one-time fee of $50, payable in three installments, and a monthly $17 fee. These payments would cover additional labor costs associated with manually reading meters, a task automated by the smart metering system, which allows utility employees to access these devices remotely. The Maryland Public Service Commission is now reviewing the town’s request to impose these rates. The PSC is expected to make a decision by Dec. 11. However, some on the Berlin Town Council would like to rescind the monthly fee and enact only a one-time charge for AMI opt-outs. Councilman Steve Green asked at the Sept. 28 meeting if town staff and legal counsel could explore a way to delay or modify the PSC’s review proceeding so municipality officials may reconsider the recurring $17. Berlin will not be able to deviate from the opt-out fee amounts if the PSC approves them, Green said, citing this as a reason for his request. “I voted in favor of the policy including the $17 monthly opt-out fee, and I
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regret it,” Green said. “… My understanding now is that if the PSC approves the $17 monthly charge as part of our tariff, the town will be required to charge that amount … With the process continuing and a decision expected by Dec. 11, I don’t think we should allow the process to reach a point where this council no longer has the flexibility to reconsider the fee.” Green maintained he supports the $50 one-time opt-out charge, but takes issue with the ongoing cost imposed on customers who, for personal preference reasons, don’t want an AMI system attached to their household. He also argued manual meter reading is less time-consuming than previously believed. “I have since reconsidered that position after watching a 55-second video of a meter being read from a resident, all the ongoing legal expenses to effect such a change, and the $151,000-plus we are spending to allow for efficiencies associated with the new meters … “My concern is with charging residents $17 every month indefinitely for choosing to opt out. That’s $204 a year and more than $2,000 over 10 years,” Green added. There are currently 10 electric utility customers in Berlin who have declined the smart meters. Other councilmembers agreed with Green. “I would like to see that monthly fee repealed,” Councilman Jay Knerr said. However, Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the rate is meant to place the financial burden incurred by the town on the property owner who opts out of the higher-tech devices, rather than taxpayers who accept the AMI system. Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall added that the fees act as a financial safeguard in case more residents choose to opt out and increase the labor costs the municipality must pay. “Let’s say there are five, 10, 15 today, you have no mechanism for cost recovery when you could one day have more,” he said. “There are costs that go into that. There is a job at PSC to make sure subsidies are not being shared with other customers who do not share that
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Chamber to host classic car show in downtown Berlin By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Classic cars and hot rods will roll up to Berlin’s Main Street this weekend as vintage car enthusiasts show off their rides during the town’s fall cruising event. Berlin’s Fall Cruisin’ will welcome owners and aficionados of vintage vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce has hosted the car show for at least 25 years, officials said, bringing together fans to check out these classic automobiles and enter contests and raffles. The chamber said they can accommodate approximately 150 to 180 cars, depending on size of the vehicles. Signup begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and will end when space is filled or at 10 a.m. The cost for owners to park their cars and participate in the auto exhibition is $15. Pre-registration is not available. As part of the event, the cars will be judged and awarded based on their characteristics. Recognition categories include Best of Show, Most Unique, Judges' Favorite, Survivor Original, Hot Rod, Resto Rod, and a Kids Award. Volunteer judges with knowledge of old-school vehicles will evaluate and select a winner for each division, chamber officials noted.
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The awards presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Additionally, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 50/50 raffle drawing that will kick off around the same time. Organizers maintain that the streets must be clear by 2 p.m. Cars can enter the event from Route 50 and turn into downtown Berlin on North Main Street. The chamber said that the event’s premier sponsor is Bryant Sterling of IG Burton in Berlin. Additionally, during Fall Cruisin’, Sun & Shade is hosting and sponsoring a specialty knife showcase where guests can view and purchase limitededition W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. knives. The add-on event is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. at Sun & Shade. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce encourages fans looking to attend the classic car show to arrive early, as spots are expected to fill up fast. To volunteer at the event or for more information, individuals can contact the chamber at info@berlinchamber.org. “Bring your friends, family, and your best set of wheels for an unforgettable fall cruising event,” the chamber’s website reads. “Cruise along Main Street to see the beauty of these classic cars.”
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Landsman offering zumba fundraising event By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Driven by a local woman’s passion for healing movement, a breast cancer awareness fundraiser will take the form of a dance party at Seacrets next Wednesday, Oct. 14, with participants merging Zumba with philanthropy. For the past four years, Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman, who teaches dance-fitness throughout the Eastern Shore, has spearheaded Ocean City’s Move for the Cure to raise funds for the Salisbury-based breast cancer awareness nonprofit Women Supporting Women. Funds collected for and by Women Supporting Women stay within the Eastern Shore community, giving back to the residents who are survivors of or are suffering from breast
cancer. The organization’s services include wigs, hats, and scarves; mentoring; educational programs; post-surgery pillows; and bras and prostheses. According to Landsman, 100% of the money raised through Move for the Cure is given to Women Supporting Women. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at Seacrets for next Wednesday’s event with a start time of 5:45 p.m. Nine different Zumba instructors from Pure Fitness will lead attendees in dance moves and styles. The entry fee is $30. This includes one free beer, wine, or soda offered by Seacrets. In addition to dancing, the event will feature a raffle for the chance to win one of many gift baskets valued at $150 or more. The care packages are
stuffed with items and gift cards contributed by community businesses, including clothing shops, grocery stores, restaurants and spas. Landsman said companies that donated to the baskets include Oysters and Scales, Spain Wine Bar, South Mood Under, Barn 34, Flagship Cinemas, Touch of Italy, Sello’s, Bliss Salon and Spa, Pines Public House, Serpone’s Pizzeria, Surfin’ Betty’s Burger Bar, Sunset Grille, Fractured Prune, Harborside Bar and Grill, Nantucket’s, the Lobster Shanty, and more. “Community is everything because so many restaurants, so many different companies have given tremendous gifts to us and we put together baskets,” Landsman said. “Not one basket is less than $150.” The fundraiser will also include a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.
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Berlin officials work through ADU specifics By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Berlin officials have approved the town’s guidelines for accessory dwelling units, establishing requirements for their size, occupancy, design, and construction ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline. The Town Council approved the ordinance unanimously at its meeting Sept. 28 following a joint work session with the Berlin Planning Commission and mayor earlier that night. It was the second work session in two weeks as officials rushed to finalize the municipality’s regulations before the state’s Oct. 1 deadline. The law, passed by the General Assembly last year, requires municipalities to develop local provisions for ADUs—apartment-like structures detached from a lot’s primary home—in the hope they could offer additional,
more affordable housing options. The new law also stipulates that a local government’s regulations cannot be so restrictive that property owners are financially or otherwise prohibited from building an ADU on their land. Berlin began developing its guidelines earlier this year, with discussions in February and September addressing unit sizes, parking, design standards, and other requirements. Under the approved ordinance, ADUs must be between 350 and 600 square feet of livable space, and only one unit is permitted per lot. The regulations require ADUs to provide independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for cooking, sanitation, sleeping, and bathing. Additionally, the ordinance allows a maximum of two adults and up to two children or wards age 17 or
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Berlin ADU ordinance approved The amnesty provision does not authorize expansions or structural alterations. Units exceeding 600 square feet but measuring less than 1,200 square feet may qualify for amnesty only if the required impact fee is paid during the amnesty period. The provision also restricts qualifying units to one bedroom and one bathroom. As for stormwater, provisions encourage property owners to incorporate on-site facilities capable of capturing additional runoff generated by the unit and associated impervious surfaces during a 10-year storm event. Recommended measures include rain gardens and dry wells. Design standards will require review by the Berlin Planning Commission, including consideration of
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The Curry Culture welcomes patrons for food, memories preneurship. Pokhrel grew up in a remote village in Nepal without buses or a hospital. His father emphasized the importance of developing skills that would allow his children to become independent, he said. That same philosophy has carried into The Curry Culture, where Pokhrel said he spends time going from table to table to make sure customers are happy with the spice levels, temperatures, and quality of their food. “Our goal is to bring better and affordable food to our customers,” he said. The response so far has been encouraging, according to the owners. More than 300 people have registered to receive information about the restaurant after dining there, and the owners hope to reach 350 people ahead of the grand opening. For Pokhrel, the restaurant is about more than another business venture. “I want to call this place a friends and family business,” he said. “The community and the American people have done so many good things for me. I feel like I have been so blessed.” Sunar said his family has also been supportive throughout the process. The owners received the keys to the Ocean City location in January and have been working toward establishing the restaurant since then. The Curry Culture currently does not serve alcohol, although Sunar said the owners are in the process of obtaining a license to do so. The Curry Culture is open for lunch and dinner every day, except when they are closed on Wednesdays. As the restaurant prepares for its
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Guide to voting published ahead of Nov. election (Oct. 9, 2026) The League of Women Voters of the Lower Shore have published a VOTE411 Voter’s Guide for the November General Gubernatorial Election. As a newly recognized affiliate of the League of Women Voters Maryland, the Lower Shore League has joined a long tradition of providing information for voters to use when making decisions on candidates and issues. The Lower Shore League was organized late in 2025 with the initial goal of participating and publishing a VOTE411 Voter’s Guide for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties for the 2026 Primary and General Elections. The printed General Gubernatorial Election Guide is now available in all three counties. The guide is also online at VOTE411.org. Publishing the VOTE411 Voter’s Guide began by including all candidates for state or local office, who filed with the State Board of Elections. Any candidate listed on the 2026 General Election ballot is listed in the Guide and was invited to submit information about their candidacy to a web-based VOTE411 system. All invited candidates were offered the opportunity to provide their campaign contact information and their responses to a series of questions posed for each office. The printed guide includes all candidate responses received by the printed deadline while VOTE411.org includes responses made after the deadline. Responses for the printed Guide are limited to 500 characters but VOTE411.org contains complete responses over 500 characters. The candidates’ answers in the guide appear as submitted. Only formatting changes, if any, have been made for printing purposes. The VOTE411 Voter’s Guide is to assist citizens in their decision-making process as they prepare for participation in the 2026 General Gubernatorial Election. Information in the Guide describes the responsibilities of state and county officeholders; how they are elected and terms of office. Information also includes explanation of statewide and county ballot questions. The Lower Shore printed Guide offers information about voter registration, ways, when and where to vote in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. VOTE411.org provides a way to “Plan Your Vote” by using your voter registration address to find your district and precinct voting location and a preview of your ballot. Along with information from the Maryland Board of Elections, voters have options for being prepared to exercise their right to vote. The League of Women Voters a nonpartisan, open to all persons 16 years of age or older. It encourages the informed participation of voters in the democratic process. Learn more at LWV.org, VOTE411.org or lowershorelwv.md@gmail.org.
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(Oct. 9, 2026) The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City honored its members and welcomed new leadership during its annual Installation Dinner on October 2, with Seth Thatcher receiving the club’s highest annual honor as Kiwanian of the Year. Thatcher was selected for the recognition in appreciation of the support he provided to outgoing club president Sarah Walker throughout her term and for the guidance he provided in Seth Thatcher helping oversee the club’s operations during the past year. “Seth has been an invaluable source of support and guidance throughout the past year,” Walker said. “His willingness to step in, provide direction and help keep the club moving forward made a tremendous difference.” The Installation Dinner also marked the transition to a new leadership team. Seth Thatcher was sworn in as president, with Patrick Foley sworn in as president-elect. Tom Flanagan and Jim Ulman were also sworn in to begin new terms on the Kiwanis Board of Directors. The evening provided an opportunity for Walker to recognize several members for their contributions during
her year as president, including Diane Denk, PJ Hulit and Skip Flanagan. In a fitting conclusion to Walker’s term, newly installed President Seth Thatcher made his first official recognition as president by naming Sarah Walker as the Kiwanian of the Month for October. The recognition highlighted Walker’s leadership and dedication during her year as president and underscored the spirit of volunteer service that continues to drive the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City. The club works throughout the year to raise funds and provide support to organizations serving children and families in Worcester County. Members accomplish this through activities including concession sales, Bingo nights, Pancake Breakfasts, lottery ticket sales and other community events. With the installation of its new officers and board members, the club begins another year focused on strengthening membership, supporting local organizations and making a positive difference in the lives of children and families throughout the community.
WCAC grants deadline The Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC) Grants Review Committee is currently accepting applications for Community Arts Development Grants
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS supporting local arts projects and events taking place in Worcester County between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2027. The Community Arts Development Grant program provides financial support to eligible nonprofit, communitybased organizations to produce and present arts activities that enrich the cultural life of Worcester County. The program is funded and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council. The deadline to submit applications is Oct. 15. During the first six months of the FY2027 grant cycle, WCAC awarded approximately $30,000 to 11 arts proj-
ects and events presented by local nonprofit organizations throughout Worcester County. “Through this program, we are able to invest directly in the organizations and projects that bring meaningful arts experiences to communities across Worcester County,” said Anna Mullis, Executive Director of the Worcester County Arts Council. “We encourage local nonprofits with arts projects planned for the first half of 2027 to explore this funding opportunity and reach out to us with any questions.” Organizations may apply for funding for more than one eligible project; however, total grant awards may not exceed
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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Stories of the Eastern Shore will be for sale and on display in Berlin later this month at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s annual book festival. The museum’s fourth annual festival will feature authors and publishers from across the region on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taylor House Executive Director Melissa Reid said this is the third time the museum is working with Berlinbased book publisher Salt Water Media to bring novels and real-life accounts to the museum’s lawn. “That was a big game changer for us because of [Salt Water Media’s] relationship with other local publishers,” Reid said. “They can bring the other local publishers in, so it’s really elevated the book festival to something much more professional.” In addition to Salt Water Media, the publishing companies participating include Tidewater Publishers, Secant Publishing, and Byzantium Sky Press. Each business will set up its own table and sell its published works. Reid added that a featured author will tag along with the publishers to represent the organizations’ catalogs. Stephanie Fowler of Salt Water Media,
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Event to highlight local stories The 2026 One Maryland One Book selection is “No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore,” by Lawrence Burney. The Taylor House is also working with Maryland Humanities on an exhibit highlighting the First Amendment. Reid said that in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Maryland Humanities has assembled a traveling showcase featuring a look into one of the democratic pillars, the freedom of the press, and how it relates to the early formation of the United States’ government. The Taylor House also has created its own version to augment the display. The museum is using the local book, “Murder on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,” by Joseph Moore for its presentation. The work takes a deep dive into a quadruple homicide that happened just outside of Berlin in 1931 and the racially charged public outcry that followed. According to Reid, the man accused of the attack was a black man during a time when innocent African Americans were being implicated in violent crimes. The victims were a farmer, his wife, and their two daughters. Moore’s book examines newspapers from the time, including a Black-centered outlet in Baltimore and The Baltimore Sun, and analyzes how the facts were presented differently from one news outlet to another. The Taylor House’s exhibit incorporates these newspapers.
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Beach to Bay Heritage Area will also be on-site conducting its own project to honor the country’s 250th birthday. Reid noted that the organization will be at the festival recording oral histories as part of its “250 Voices” initiative. The museum will give away copies of this year and last year’s One Maryland One Book selection to anyone who does an oral history with Beach to Bay. Reid said that about 200 people attend the book festival each year. She added that the idea grew out of the facility’s former Harvest Festival, which failed to draw much traffic. “We were trying to think of two things: How to tell the stories of Berlin. That’s our motto,” the executive director said. “And then come up with something Berlin doesn’t have … there is no point in overlapping something already happening in the Town of Berlin. “We want to make sure we’re complementing things, not competing. We had the idea because Berlin doesn't have a book festival. So, it fits…and we already have books for sale in our gift shop, and we also have connections with local booksellers.” The event is open to all. Reid emphasized the importance of promoting reading and regional history, and encouraged town residents to find their way to the museum’s lawn. The literary event is taking place at the same time and day as Berlin’s Oktoberfest, which organizers hope draws in a crowd.
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Sat., Oct. 10: Quantum Leap, Emotional Support & DJ RobCee Mon., Oct. 12: Deck Party - Tranzfusion & DJ Tues., Oct. 13: Saltwater Line Dance & Bryan Clark HARBORSIDE 410-213-1846 South Harbor Rd., West End O.C. Fridays: DJ Billy T Sat., Oct. 10: Cecilia’s Fall & DJ Harvey Cinco Sun., Oct.11: Opposite Directions Thursdays: Dust N Bones PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th Street & Philadelphia Ave. Fri., Oct. 9: Tranzfusion & Beats By DeoGee Sat., Oct. 10: The Dunehounds & Dustin Showers Band Mon., Oct. 12: Karaoke w/ Wood Tuesdays: Beats By Wax Thurs, Oct. 15: Beats By Connair PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Streets On The Boards Fri., Oct. 9: Anger Box Sat., Oct. 10: Six Whiskey Revival & Charlie Travers Sun., Oct. 11: Johnny Cardo SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th Street & Coastal Hwy. Fri., Oct. 9: Midnight Mimosa, DJ E-State, DJ Davie & The Benderz Sat., Oct. 10: Lights Out By 8, DJ E-State, DJ Connair & The Way Outs Wed., Oct. 14: Move For The Cure Thurs, Oct. 15: Faith Noel & DJ J-Spinz
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DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ BUXY’S SALTY DOG SALOON DRY DOCK 28 28th Street, Ocean City, 410-289-0973, buxys.com, drydockoc.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, eggrolls and homemade crab dip. Dry Dock also features a full menu with soups, salads, kick starters, pierogis and craft pizza. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast daily 7:30-11 a.m. Open daily for dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dinein, carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR 17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ FISH TALES 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 410-2890990, ocfishtales.com Bayfront marina dining offered here with a huge menu to satisfy guests of all ages. Enjoy a drink from a hanging chair or fish tacos at your table while the kids play in a playground build in the sand. Food and drink menus offer enough of a variety to meet all needs. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Celebrating our 42nd year with fresh seafood, an award-winning raw bar, mouthwatering steaks and the best view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open Monday through Wednesday, 4-9 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call for banquet and large-party details. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410289-4891, picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Easy to find with plenty of free parking, serving lunch, dinner and entire diverse menu until 1 a.m. Also nightly entertainment yearround and a great place to watch all the sports on an ocean of televisions including a giant high-def screen. Also four pool tables on site. Lunch and dinner and entire menu until 1 a.m. Open all year from 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week. ■ PIT & PUB 2706 Philadelphia Ave. and 12701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub and the Northside Pit & Pub are known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy hour daily. Family-friendly atmospheres at both locations. Weekend entertainment. ■ THE WEDGE BAR 806 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City www.thewedgeoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, bay and Assateague Island. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and grilled burgers. Open every day, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410289-2525, 32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! ■ THE BONFIRE 71st Street, Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410524-7171, thebonfirerestaurant.com Celebrating more than 50 years as the best seafood and prime rib buffet in Ocean City. It’s all here – the service, the atmosphere and finest, freshest seafood available and quality meats. Save room for the decadent desserts available as well including homemade donuts. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-2896846, castleinthesand.com A tropical open-air patio steps from the beach. A unique place for lunch or dinner with a menu featuring all the customary items and a few Ocean City-based surprises. Guests can also enjoy beach service for lunch and cocktails. Be sure to check out the daily entertainment schedule. ■ FAGERS ISLAND 201 60th St., Ocean City, 410-524-5500, fagers.com $$ | Full bar Dine on the island with an award-winning bayfront restaurant featuring American & Regional dining with a global influence and popular destination featuring impeccably prepared American and Pacific Rim cuisine. Also enjoy our outdoor decks and bar with live entertainment and 32 wines by the glass. A place where the joy of food & the presence of the table are of utmost importance. Dine on fresh seafood and our famous Prime Rib. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. Open 11 a.m. daily. Fine dine at 4:30 p.m. ■ HOOKED 8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410723-4665, hookedoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
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A Common Ground Hospitality concept, a passion driven restaurant group servicing the coastal community. The goal is honor creativity and innovation by design. With passion at the heart of everything, unique dining concepts are paired with honest hospitality and well-made food sourced with fresh local ingredients and seasonal harvests. Craft and full bar available. Open daily 11:30 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443664-5693, longboardcafe.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Casual Dining … Refined. Open for lunch and dinner. A wide range of gourmet burgers, innovative tacos, salads and sandwiches to full dinner entrees featuring fresh local fish prepared in a variety of styles, beef, shellfish and pasta. All our sauces, salsas, dressings, etc. are meticulously house made. We use fresh local sources wherever possible and premium ingredients such as our chuck, brisket and short rib custom blended burgers. Closed Tuesday. Call for reservations. ■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 36 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Friday at 11 a.m., 10 a.m. on Saturdays, close at 2 a.m. Enjoy a tropical atmosphere and dine under the palms in our outdoor, kid friendly dining area or try a Seacrets Beachin' Cocktails in the Bay with live music every day open to close. The club is open every night in the summer. Try our famous jerk chicken with homemade honey mustard sauce, Pushcart Trio, a true Jamaican dish or a hearty wrap, sandwich or delicious burger. We have it all at Seacrets.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO'S BRICK OVEN & EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410250-2000, albertinosoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring the best brick oven pizza, always handmade with fresh ingredients, ItalianAmerican mouth-watering seafood specialties, traditional Italian pasta dishes, apps, soups and salads. Full bar with large local craft beer selection. ■ THE CRAB BAG 13005 Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410250-3337, thecrabbag.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring consistent hot steamed crabs, eat in or carryout. The Crab Bag is also an Eastern Shore style seafood house specializing in preparing and serving the biggest and the best blue crabs available. The extensive menu promises something for everyone. Winter hours, Friday-Sunday, open 11 a.m. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street, oceanside, Ocean City, 410250-4900, crabcakefactoryusa.com Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast.
■ THE CURRY CULTURE 13707 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 410-2134159 The Curry Culture brings the true taste of India to the beach with bold spices, authentic recipes, and a modern dining experience. The ambiance is beautiful and welcoming, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and kind. But it will be the delicious Indian flavors and uniquely authentic dishes that bring you back for more.
FENWICK ISLAND ■ DIRTY HARRY’S 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-3020, Beach-net.com/dirtyharrys $ | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Don’t let the name fool you, the food is home cooking at its finest. Owned and operated by Ginny Swann and family for 20 years. Voted Best Top 5 Bakeries in Delaware. Popular for the breakfast but getting rave reviews for lunch and dinner, too. ■ NANTUCKETS Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-5392607, nantucketsrestaurant.com Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 30 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. ■ TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4362305, twiningshanty.com Reservations | Kids’ Menu “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England fare, lobsters, steaks and burgers. Bird watching and magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ BREAKFAST CAFE 12736 Ocean Gateway, Route 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-213-1804, breakfastcafeofoc.com All the traditional breakfast options available here in a casual, diner setting. Open daily closing at 2 p.m. ■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL 12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open everyday, 12 noon to 9 p.m., kitchen and bar. ■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City: Route 50 east; Boardwalk locations: 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th Street, 123rd Street, Ocean City, dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.’s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser’s is celebrating decades of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 123rd Street location offers lunch and dinner menus in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, 410213-1846, weocharborside.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the original Orange Crush drink with an extensive menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh seafood, steak & pasta entrees, as well as juicy burgers and sandwiches. Whether seeking a full dining experience or just a crush or two, the team will be sure to take excellent care of you and yours. Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Ocean Pines resident joins Commended Student list (Oct. 9, 2026) Head of School Dr. Betsy Hornung from Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) has announced that senior Ronen Poddar of Ocean Pines has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the Ronen Poddar country are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2027 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students are among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Poddar has distinguished himself academically and through an impressive range of leadership and service activities. He has earned a 101.25 weighted GPA while completing a rigorous schedule that includes AP Statistics, AP Physics, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Government, Honors French IV, and Introduction to Engineering Design. A dedicated public servant, Poddar is a Firefighter I-certified Cadet Firefighter
with the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where he has completed more than 135 hours of training and responds to emergency calls alongside fire crews. He also serves as a Cadet Second Lieutenant with Civil Air Patrol’s Wicomico Composite Squadron, where he leads cadets and has spearheaded the squadron’s American Rocketry Challenge team. Poddar has earned recognition for his legal and civic interests as Lead Defense Attorney on Worcester Preparatory School’s Mock Trial Team. In 2025, the team was a Maryland finalist, placing among the top two of 142 schools after presenting before the Maryland Supreme Court. He further explored the legal profession through internships with Wicomico County Circuit Court and Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C., gaining experience in court proceedings, legal research, and case preparation. At WPS, Poddar serves as Editor-inChief of The Beak Speaks, the school’s student newspaper. He has also served as a class president and Student Government representative, helping raise more than $5,000 through student-led fundraisers. In addition, he tutors students in SAT Math and Algebra and is a member of the varsity tennis team, including the school’s 2024 ESIAC Conference championship team.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Stuffed pork chops with few twists By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) Stuffed pork chops are experiencing a nostalgic comfortfood revival. Retro appeal, modern upgrades, and new flavor profiles are the reason for the comeback. A few helpful hints and one can transform your next meal into a delicious fall masterpiece. There is much to discuss, so let’s get started. The first decision is to determine the type of chop you want. Thin or boneless cuts have a tendency overcook whereas thick-cut, bone-in chops (1 to 1.5 inches) heat slower which helps the meat stay juicy and produces more flavor. Brining is a must when it comes to pork. The chemistry behind the brining process is very simple. Meat already contains salt water. By immersing meats into a liquid with a higher concentration of salt, the brining liquid is absorbed into the meat. Brining also alters the chemical structure of proteins by breaking some of the bonds that give proteins their shape. According to David Krauss, a professor of biology at Boston College, these bonds
are sensitive to changes in temperature, acidity, and salinity, causing the proteins to break down and absorb the flavoring agents of the brine. Brines can be simple or complex; it is up to the individual chef. A common mistake is to take a cold pork chop right to the frying pan. The icecold center lags behind while the exterior burns or dries out. The meat must be room temperature for optimum results. One should precook the filling if it includes hard item like celery, garlic, onion, apples, mushrooms, etc., so the chop and stuffing cooks evenly. If the stuffing is coming out of the pork chop, simply use a toothpick to keep it intact. Just remember to remove the toothpicks before serving. In an oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan, heat oil over high heat. Get a good sear on both sides and place in an oven (400 degrees) and bake for approximately ten minutes. The meat should rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Deglaze the pan with a dry white wine and chicken broth. Once the sauce has reduced, remove pan from the heat, and add the butter. If you are a fan of good old fashioned pork chops, consider stuffing them. Enjoy! Brining Solution 4 bone-in pork chops (one and a half-
inch thick) 1/8 cup salt 4 cups water 4 cups apple juice 2 (2 gallon) Ziploc bags 1. Place the salt, pork chops, water, and apple juice in the Ziploc bag. Then place the filled Ziploc bag into the second Ziploc bag to ensure it does not leak. Place in the refrigerator and brine for 24 hours. 2. Rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove any hint of salt. Pat dry
with paper towels and set aside. Stuffed Pork Chops 1 1/2 cups dried stuffing mix 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 scallion, finely chopped Continued on Page 49
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, some free time opens up this week. Focus on social outings and keeping things light. Use the time to relax and recharge.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Tact may be required in the days ahead, Taurus. You have strong opinions about how to approach a situation, but present your views with kindness and express a willingness to be flexible.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, save up your energy for something fun instead of getting swept up in someone else’s drama. Patience is your best friend this week, even if it doesn’t always come easy.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You tend to be very careful with money, Cancer. Financial discipline is a great asset that will pay dividends for you in the days ahead.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may find yourself in a highly visible position this week, Leo. That means you will need to be on your best behavior at all times . People will notice your every move.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, steer clear of any controversial subjects this week because they may escalate into something that can be off-putting for all involved. Try to keep your opinions to yourself.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Embrace a challenge for all it has to offer, Libra. A unique situation arises this week, and you can learn something about yourself and feel a strong sense of accomplishment.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Harsh words can be hard to forget, Scorpio. Be careful about how you communicate with others. Your intentions are good, so take a thoughtful approach to how to express them.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 This week you are juggling many things, including work, appointments and family obligations. Optimism and patience will be key for the time being, Sagittarius.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Concerns about money may be on your mind, Capricorn. If you can get a handle on your finances, you will feel more secure about spending money.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 There is no winning if you enter a fray between family members right now, Aquarius. It is best if you keep your distance and do your own thing this week.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Your input will be sought this week, Pisces. Carefully consider an emerging situation, and then use your critical thinking skills to come up with the right advice.
(Oct. 9, 2026) Summer may be over, but Ocean City is just getting started. This October, the resort is welcoming fall with a full calendar of festivals, live music, automotive events, family activities and seasonal celebrations, giving visitors plenty of reasons to enjoy fall by the beach. “October has become such an exciting time to experience Ocean City,” said Brenda Moore, Director of Special Events. “From major festivals and live entertainment to longtime traditions and family events, there is something happening throughout the entire month. We love seeing residents and visitors come together to enjoy Ocean City in a different sea-
son.” The month kicked off with the third annual Country Calling festival last weekend. Later in the month, the annual return of Sunfest, complemented this year by Wine on the Beach (Oct. 23 and 24), will offer visitors a fantastic weekend of food, tastings, local crafts, and incredible live music on Oct. 22 through Oct. 25. October also brings a full lineup of entertainment to the Performing Arts Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Broadway fans can enjoy Meredith Willson’s The Music Man on Oct.18 and Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy on Oct. 29. During Sunfest weekend, the Per-
forming Arts Center will also feature a lineup of tribute performances, including Elton Dan & The Rocket Band on Oct. 22, Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney on Oct. 23 and Black Tie Optional: A Tribute to Michael Bublé & Beyond on Oct. 24, with all three performances beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available at ococean.com/pac. Car enthusiasts and motor fans will also find plenty to rev their engines about throughout the month. Endless Summer Cruisin’ returns Oct. 8–11, followed by Corvette Weekend Oct. 16–17. The month closes with the OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show, Oct. 29–Nov. 1, and Bronco Beach Bash, Oct. 30–Nov. 1.
lic, scallions, parsley, cranberries, apples, and pecans, and saute for 5 minutes. Add stuffing mix to the sauteed mixture and combine thoroughly. 4. Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Using a small spoon fill the pockets with stuffing mix. Secure stuffing with toothpicks if necessary. 5. In a cast iron skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and canola oil and heat to medium-high heat. Sear both sides of the stuffed chops, then place in the oven for 10 minutes.
6. Allow chops to rest on a cooling rack. Then add wine and remaining chicken broth to the iron skillet and deglaze the pan. Once it has reduced, remove pan from heat add the remaining butter. 7. Remove toothpicks, place chops on serving plate, and top with sauce. Secret Ingredient -Autumn No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face. John Donne
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Continued from Page 48 ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup diced apples ¼ cup toasted pecans, chopped ¼ cup dry white wine kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Combine ¾ cup chicken broth and stuffing mix. 3. In a small saute pan, over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons butter, gar-
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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS OCEAN CITY FESTIVAL HELPS CHARITIES One of Ocean City’s most popular ethnic celebrations, the annual St. Joseph’s Day Festival hosted by the Ocean City lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, raised $10,000 this year, with the funds distributed to 28 local and national charities. The information was compiled in a year-end donation report as the organization began preliminary planning for the 2027 festival that will be held on March 20. Two of the largest local donations went to the WBOC-TV Bless Our Children campaign, and the Fostering Wishes Foundation. Both charities are designed to help families and children in need. Other local charities receiving donations have supported feeding children, hospice care, veterans’ needs, education, and medical care for those in need. Posing with the traditional ceremonial check are Charity Committee members Joan DeMarco, Bernice Harman, Chairperson Judy Zanetti, Janet Ackerson, and Lodge President Sue Ann Baietti. SUBMITTED PHOTO/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
GREEN ACRES DONATION Green Acres Storage owner Tom Ayd presents a $1,000 donation to Diakonia Executive Director Ken Argot in support of Diakonia’s Supportive Living Campus Capital Campaign, with Ayd’s dog Lucy joining the presentation. Individuals, businesses, and community organizations interested in learning more about Diakonia’s programs, touring the facility, or learning more about the Supportive Living Campus are encouraged to contact Amanda Shick, Development Director, at ashick@diakoniaoc.org or 443-523-2686. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
CLUB HOSTS SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City welcomed Dr. Sherin Ibrahim Howett as guest speaker at its September 23 meeting, where she provided members with an informative presentation about sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that can affect both sleep quality and overall health. Howett with Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City President Sarah Walker following Dr. Howett's presentation. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
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OCEANS CALLING DONATES FOOD When severe weather forced the cancellation of the Oceans Calling music festival last month, the festival’s support for local neighbors continued. Approximately 500 pounds of catered food from the festival was donated to Diakonia’s Food Pantry, providing nutritious food to individuals, families, and Veterans throughout Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. “We are incredibly grateful to the Oceans Calling team for thinking of our neighbors and making sure this food could still make a difference,” said Ken Argot, Executive Director of Diakonia. “With over 1,400 individuals relying on our Food Pantry each month, in addition to more than 55 people staying at our Emergency Shelter who receive three meals and two snacks every day, a donation of this size has a tremendous impact.”
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MAKING STRIDES EVENT Last week, participants gathered for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mahjong event. During the event, participants collected donations for Sarah’s Kitchen at the Community Church of Ocean Pines. Pictured with the donations are Pammie Sue Dutten, Jean Bean Keagle and Debbie Haas.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@octodaydispatch.com. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., Oct. 9 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also the Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
PLAY TIME
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Join in for imaginative play and social interaction. For ages 0-5 years. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All adults are welcome. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
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ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘NO SENSE IN WISHING’ BY LAWRENCE BURNEY
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Copies of the One Maryland One Book are available at the Ocean Pines Library circulation desk. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
BABY TIME
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A great opportunity for babies and their caregivers to socialize, play, read and explore. For ages 0-2 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
SURVIVAL SPANISH: MAPS
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Learn all about maps in Spanish. 410208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS - OCTOBER OC MAHJONG CLUB
Free monthly art club for ages 60 years and older. Enjoy open conversation, share ideas and connect with likeminded people. Registration is encouraged: 410-524-9433.
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring “AI in the Arts.”
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6 p.m. One crab cake sandwich platter, $15; two crab cake sandwich platter, $25; and crab cake sandwiches, $10. Platters include green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw. Bake sale table available.
GHOSTS OF THE EASTERN SHORE
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 6 p.m. Join local author Andy Nunez, as he takes you along to gloomy mansions and overgrown graveyards on Delmarva. 410957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS. NEW YORK RANGERS
Bus trip to Capital One Arena, Oct. 9. Cost is $105 and includes transportation and game ticket. Bus departs Ocean Pines Community Center at 3 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets: Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks, 410-641-7052.
Sat., Oct. 10 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also the Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
HARBOR DAY AT THE DOCKS
Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A Maritime heritage festival featuring live music, crab cake eating contest, vendors, food trucks, educational exhibits, free boat tours, kids activities, Cascading Carlos and more. 410-632-2144
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Ocean City Beach at Dorchester Street. 5 on 5 beach ultimate frisbee tournament. Held Oct. 10 and 11. https://ocbeachultimate.com
BERLIN FALL CRUISIN
Historic Downtown Berlin, 124 N. Main St., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration held 7-10 a.m. Awards presentation and 50/50 drawing at 1:30 p.m. Registration cost is $15. info@berlinchamber.org
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 5 p.m. Featuring pumpkin painting, Trunk or Treat and “Hocus Pocus” on a giant outdoor screen. Register: 410-641-7052.
DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC
TidalHealth Gudelsky Family Pavilion, 10614 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines. 8 a.m.-noon. Receive a free flu shot from the convenience of your vehicle. Highdose “senior” flu shots will be available at this event. http://tidalhealth.org/flu
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Adam Burton, owner of BC Rods, will discuss his techniques that ensure the quality of workmanship and talk about his approach to custom rod building and repairs. Also updates on all things fishing. 410-641-7662
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/hairfrom-the-heart-2026.
OCEAN PINES FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Also featuring family-friendly activities, music and unique shopping experiences. Open to the public, year round. 410-6417052, https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages /farmers-artisans-market
Sun., Oct. 11 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
OC BEACH CLASSIC XIII
Ocean City Beach at Dorchester Street. 5 on 5 beach ultimate frisbee tournament. Held Oct. 10 and 11. https://ocbeachultimate.com
BERLIN 2ND SUNDAY ART & VINTAGE MARKET
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 Church St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No monetary cost. Just bring a non-perishable food time for the Spirit Kitchen. All are welcome.
14 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Art and vintage vendors in downtown Berlin. Just a few blocks down from the Berlin Farmers Market. Sponsored by The Merry Haven and the Town of Berlin Main Street & Arts and Entertainment District.
WILD WEST BLOCK PARTY
MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free food, live music, bounce houses, yard games, arts and crafts, snow cones, giveaways and more. All free. Rain date is Oct. 17. 410-6412186, info@bethanyberlin.org
KIDS’ KITCHEN: APPLE PIE VS PUMPKIN PIE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12:30 p.m. Make and bake some pies to taste test and discover your favorite. For ages 6-11 years. Registration required: 410-2084014. worcesterlibrary.org
ANIME AND MANGA CLUB
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Stop by the Ocean City library to discuss all things anime and meet like-minded people. Best of ages 12-18 years. 410-524-1818
HAIR FROM THE HEART
Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Welcome champagne, food, beer, wine, $10 casino free play, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live music. Tickets:
Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Featuring “National Treasure.” www.taylorhousemuseum.org
COLONIAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Rackliffe Plantation House, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Colonial games, pony rides, demonstrations, vendors, food and entertainment. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children (717 years), free to kids 6 years and younger. Weather permitting. 865-3005609
CHICKEN DINNER CARRYOUT
Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 1-4 p.m. Platters include half a fried chicken, ham, potato salad, green beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Price is $20. Limited walkins and extra sides.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays (May-October) - Pitts, Commerce and Main streets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
rain or shine. Producers only market, petting farm (9-11 a.m.), live music. www.TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com
SEWING SEEDS OF LOVE
Sundays - Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10-11 a.m. Youth of all ages learn how to sew while making a difference. 410-6410234
Mon., Oct. 12
City, 10:30 a.m. Join in at the playground for a casual meet up. Play, have fun and meet friends. For ages 2-5 years. 410-957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WEBINAR
Held the second Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. Join: https://tidalhealth.webex.com/wbxmjs/ joinservice/sites/tidalhealth/meeting/d ownload/bd773f677932425da99b7704c 7afc239?MTID=ma62eb0ffd8f8cd1deb0 19210b37d26f3.
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WRITING FOR WELLNESS
ZUMBA
ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘NO SENSE IN WISHING’ BY LAWRENCE BURNEY
TidalHealth Atlantic, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is an educational group that promotes weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Held weekly on Mondays. https://www.tops.org/home
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
BRIDGE
Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-8043971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. If you plan to visit, please Contact: Director: Ludwig692@outlook.com, 410641-6876 or Membership Coordinator: ocelissa@yahoo.com, 410-641-8050.
OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS
Mondays - Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
Tues., Oct. 13 OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness may boost health & psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the Ocean City circulation desk and then join in for a lively discussion about this year’s One Maryland One Book. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Tuesday of each month. 410-6414765, kay.kinnikin@tidalhealth.org
BACK PACK FOOD DRIVE
CounterClox, 104 N. Main St., Berlin, 47 p.m. Bring one backpack-friendly food item and help ensure a local child has something to eat all weekend. Donations suggestions: https://members.coastalrealtors.org/ap/Events/Register/jKFV9By fZCkCE.
T(W)EEN SWITCH GAME NIGHT: SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:305:30 p.m. This month’s game: Super Mario 3D World. Light refreshments provided. For ages 12-18 years. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
BABY TIME
BOOK CLUB: ‘HUM IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE WORDS’ BY BIANCA MARAIS
STORY TIME
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 0-2 years. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Story time featuring seasonal themes designed to support early literacy skills with stories, songs and finger plays. For ages 0-5 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME AT THE PARK
Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke
Tides & Vine, 106 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 6 p.m. Join in for an evening of books and wine. Meet for a great discussion at Tides & Vine. Must be at least 21 years of age. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
Held the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mf9LZPTXSNuuCmHOW3WTrA# /registration. 410-629-6848, lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org.
BEACH HEROES-OC
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round.
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CALENDAR Trash bags, grabbers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
410-957-0878.
CASITA LINDA COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Food demonstration and sampling with Casita Linda. Registration required: 410-2084014. worcesterlibrary.org
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410289-4725
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
Tuesdays - Lewes Senior Center, 32083 Janice Rd. Lewes, DE, 7-9 p.m. Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:15 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP
Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m. Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410-641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.
Wed., Oct. 14 SHOP SMALL SHOWCASE OCEAN CITY
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 2:30-8 p.m. Maryland SBDC Small Business. Shop from Costa Rican coffee, handmade jewelry, and children’s books to gourmet treats, natural body products, and more. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ g7YZQw6
DECOUPAGE PUMPKIN DECORATION @ 50PLUS CENTER
Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, 11 a.m. Come make a decoupage pumpkin. All supplies provided. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
PUZZLE SWAP
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1-7 p.m. Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with a new-to-you puzzle. Don’t have a puzzle but still want one? That’s okay, too. All puzzles must be complete and in their original box. All ages welcome. 410-6410650
TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Wednesday of each month. 410641-4765, betty.darby-glime@tidalhealth.org
COOKING WITH CASITA LINDA
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Learn about Hispanic culture and how to cook a traditional Mexican dish. For ages 6-11 years. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
NOSTALGIC 90S NIGHT
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5 p.m. Don your best 90s style and join in for a nostalgic night of music, slime, and brightly colored treats. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
MOVE FOR THE CURE
Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City. Check-in 5-5:30 p.m. Event 5:45 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes one beer, wine or soda. First 100 pre-registered receives a gift. Buy tickets in advance via Venmo or at www.moveforthecureoc.com.
PAJAMA STORY TIME
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to snuggle while you enjoy stories and songs to wind down to bedtime. For ages 0-5 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME: ‘THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO WASN’T AFRAID OF ANYTHING’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Pocomoke City 50plus Center, 400 Walnut St., 11 a.m. Hosted by the Worcester County Health Department. Held on the third Thursday of each month. 410-6321100, ext. 1113
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Last Wednesday of the month meetings are offsite and information can be found on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Make simple but beautiful tissue paper flowers in the colors of the flags of Hispanic countries. Registration required: 410208-4014. worcesterlibrary.org
COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1 p.m. Resources are available on a variety of topics including housing, food/SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid, health and wellness and much more. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA PLUS!!
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30 p.m. Join in for a variety of games, including Monopoly, card games, chess, checkers and the Switch. For families. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
Snow Hill Train Station, 200 Belt St., Snow Hill, 5:30 p.m. Take a spin an play an assortment of Halloween-themed games. Refreshments, crafts and activities available for all ages. For families. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
NAACP COMMUNITY MEETING
Berlin 50plus Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Shelley Johnson, candidate for MD State House of Delegates District 38A for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset. Light refreshments provided. Non-partisan event. Everyone is invited.
DRY PANTRY
Thursdays - St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street, Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For those in need of resources such as paper products, laundry products, baby items, and personal care items. Limits apply. 410-641-0270
ONGOING EVENTS PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT
Thurs., Oct. 15 STORY TIME: ‘APPLES & PUMPKINS’
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30
OC READS: ‘ATMOSPHERE’ BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Oct. 1-31. Simply pick up a copy of this month’s read, “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Come in before the end of the month to share your impressions and enter the drawing to win free books. 410-524-1818
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Sept. 14-Oct. 16. Decorate your duck as your favorite book character. Stop by the library to pick up your duck and get all the official rules. For families. 410-2084014
TEEN & TWEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Pocomoke library, 401 5th Street, Unit 100. Build leadership skills and add something meaningful to your resume. Applications are available in the guidance office at Pocomoke Middle School and Pocomoke High School. Submit application by Oct. 31. For ages 12-18 years. 410-957-0878
AFTER SCHOOL GAMING
CASH BINGO
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Door open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food available before bingo. Open to the public. 443-605-5028
HISTORY-TO-GO - PUMPKIN CARVING
Snow Hill library, 301 Bank St., throughout October. Learn how Halloween has been celebrated throughout history and get patterns to carve historically inspired pumpkins. 410-632-5622
DUCK-TEMBER DECORATING CONTEST
CULTURE CRAFT
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING
CANDLE WAX PAINTING
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 3 p.m. Use melted candle wax to create stunning, one-of-akind artwork in this hands-on painting workshop. All supplies provided. For ages 12-18 years. Registration required:
a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. 410-632-5622
Town of Berlin. Walk through Berlin and find the painted pumpkins. Enter to win a $100 gift card. Pick up and return your entry forms in the Berlin Welcome Center, 14 S. Main Street. Must be returned by Nov. 1.
STORYWALK TAKE AND MAKE
Snow Hill library, 301 Bank St., Sept. 1Nov. 30. Stop by the library to pick up supplies to make a fall nature mobile. Then, take a walk while you read the library’s newest StoryWalk title at John Walter Smith Park. For families. 410632-5622
GREAT TRAIN RAFFLE
Win a Charlie Davis wooden handcrafted train. Valued at $400. Tickets cost $5 each or three for $10. Tickets available at the Pine’eer Craft Club, Artisan Gift Shop, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Drawing will take place at the end of day at the Annual Craft Fair on Nov. 7, held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Need not be present to win.
OCEAN CITY-BERLIN ROTARY CLUB
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. ocberlinrotary@gmail.com
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DONATION CENTER TEAM Diakonia Thrift Store 12507 Sunset Ave., West OC Assist donors unloading, must be able to lift 40 lbs. Strong knowledge of name brand clothing, shoes, purses. Part time, 8-20 hours a week. Transportation req. $18/hour. Send resume to: dwise@diakoniaoc.org
NOW HIRING ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER Busy Office for Multiple Automotive Businesses Ocean View/Clarksville area
DORY ROAD WINTER RENTAL NOT YEAR ROUND 2BR, 2.5BA, Gorgeous Bay Front Townhouse. Sleeps 5. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Beautifully furnished. Close to Bull on the Beach, Acme, Liquid Assets and the beach! $1,750/month plus elec., Cable/Wi-Fi. Landlord pays water. holtzpropertymanagement@ gmail.com
OCEANVIEW RENTAL SUNFEST, DANCE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS! NEWLY AVAILABLE 2BR, 2BA, SLEEPS 6 38TH ST AND THE BEACH Great location, next door to Castle in the Sand, walk to Concerts, close to restaurants, convention center etc… 443-880-8885 or view and book: SeaLaVie https://book.vuestay.com/ ocean-city-bright-beachhome-near-the-boardwalkwi-b46jo9
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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
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One Bedroom For Rent Yearly lease, $800/mo. Bayside central, 508 Eagle Dr./Robin Dr. Call 223-426-0868, anytime. Scenic 94th St., Bayfront Full remodel & furnished! 1BR/1BA, incl. W/D, covered park. Internet, water incl. Plus electric per tenant usage. New mattress, fpl., chef kitchen. Fully equipped, linens, elevator. No pets or smoking of any kind. Prefer 6 mo. lease 11/1 to 4/30/27. $1800/mo. Sec. dep refundable $900. Clean fee $250. Credit, job ref. check reqd. 410-404-5780 YR LARGE HOME For group or family. 104th St./Old Landing Rd., OC 4 Large Master BR’s 1 Reg BR 4 Bathrooms Close to beach, bus stop, malls and library. $3,400 per mo. 443-880-2486 YEARLY RENTAL Available Immediately Furn. 2BR, 1BA Lrg. Deck, Waterview Heart of OC Dog friendly, NO CATS! $2,000/mo. + electric. Call/text 703-819-7400
YR OCEAN PINES 3BR/2BA Large screened porch, recently refurnished. Nice wooded lot, open floorplan. $2,100 per month + utils. No pets/smoking. Good credit required. Call 301-509-6515. FOR RENT OP 3BR, 2BA $2,200 per mo. + utils. Berlin, MD 410-456-0272 OC WINTER RENTAL TWO 2BR, 2BA APTS. Furnished, renovated. Downtown OC. No smoking/pets. $800/mo. plus utilities & sec. dep. Rent includes water, WiFi & basic cable. AVAILABLE NOW! 410-202-6353 Fully Furnished 2 bedrm/2 bath Condo for rent on ocean block. Oct. thru May. Utilities, cable and internet included. Fully equipped kitchen. $1500 monthly. Contact Joyce at 610-405-8942 or email joycepetrauskas@gmail. com WINTER RENTAL 2BR, 1BA, Small Condo. 5th Street, 1 block to the boards. Absolutely No smoking/pets. $900/mo. + utils. 1-month sec. dep. req. Oct. 10-April 10th. OCMD. Text 410-952-5234 Seeking Year-Round Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES ROOM FOR RENT Fully furnished, large, clean, private room. Full house privileges. $900 per mo., util’s included. $400 sec. dep. Call 443-880-2317. YR ROOMMATE WANTED NORTH OC 1/2 block to beach 1BR, UNFURNISHED Ground floor Shared house space. $750 per mo. + sec. dep. Utils & WiFi incl. 443-764-0523
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FOR FOR SALE SALE FOR SALE Electric Hospital Bed $350 (orig. $1,350) Electric Powerlift Chair w/everything $300. Call 443-614-3088.
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT
In accordance with the Order in Case No. C-23-CV-26-000171 in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, the Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the front door of Georgetown by the Sea Condominium Unit No. 207, 745 Mooring Road, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Georgetown by the Sea Condominium Unit No. 207, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as established pursuant to a Condominium Master Deed and ByLaws, dated September 10, 1973, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 413, Folio 629, et seq., and pursuant also to the plat described in the said Condominium Master Deed and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 38, at plat 57, et. seq., as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 1386, Page 478, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $25,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the Plaintiff/secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater and water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation and transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited, and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Spencer Ayres Cropper, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-10/8/3t _________________________________ BOB VAN GALOUBANDI, ESQ. 1777 REISTERSTOWN ROAD, SUITE 375 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21208
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
OF 718 MOORING ROAD, UNIT B102 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust, dated June 10, 2021,
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OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices executed and delivered by Frederick Henry Eisenbrandt to the trustee for the benefit of the holder of the indebtedness (the “Noteholder”), recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 8105, folio 186 (the “Deed of Trust”); the Noteholder having subsequently appointed Bob Van Galoubandi, Substitute Trustee (the “Trustee”), under the Deed of Trust pursuant to a Deed of Appointment of Substitute Trustee, dated July 23, 2026, duly executed, acknowledged, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 9213, folio 274, default having occurred under the terms of said Deed of Trust and at the request of the Noteholder, the Trustee will offer for sale to the highest qualified bidder at a public auction, ON THE PREMISES of 718 Mooring Road, Unit B102, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on: October 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM THAT CERTAIN real property and any improvements thereon described in the Deed of Trust and being situate in Worcester County, Maryland (the “Property”), as follows: ALL THAT piece or parcel of ground situate, lying and being in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, and being more particularly designated and distinguished as Condominium Unit Numbered and Lettered 102-B of Condominium entitled, �The Chateau Condominium� created pursuant to a Declaration and ByLaws thereof made by the New Phoenix Landmark, a joint venture, dated May 30, 1975, and recorded among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber F.W.H. No. 491, folios 124, et seq., and pursuant to the several plats described in the aforesaid Declaration and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 52, folios 60 thru 65, inclusive. Tax Acct No. 10-099420 TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of ($20,000.00), payable in cash, certified check or other form acceptable to the Trustee, will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of the sale for the Property. The balance of the purchase price shall be due in cash or by certified check with interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the rate of (10.00%) per annum from the date of sale to and including the date of settlement. In the event the Noteholder, its servicer or an affiliate, or assignee of any one of them, is the purchaser, such party will not be required to make a deposit or to pay interest on the unpaid purchase money. Taxes, water rent and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the Property (if any) shall be the responsibility of the purchaser and shall be paid by the purchaser at settlement. In addition, all other charges, expenses and liens owed against the Property including, but not limited to, all condominium fees, HOA fees, and expenses and public charges and assessments
owed against the Property and payable on a periodic basis, such as sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges (if any) shall also be the responsibility of the purchaser and shall be paid by the purchaser at settlement. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to extend the time for settlement, if applicable. The Property will be sold in “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will also be sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all critical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental problems and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property, and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same (if any). The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The Property will be sold subject to all easements, conditions, ground leases, senior liens, taxes, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, encumbrances, agreements, and unexpired leases of record, and such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose (if any) that are not otherwise extinguished by operation of law. The purchaser shall pay all state and local transfer taxes, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs, attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees and all other incidental settlement costs. The purchaser shall settle and comply with the sale terms within twenty (20) days following the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, unless said period is extended by the Trustee for good cause shown. Time is of the essence. Settlement shall be held at the office of the Trustee. In the event the purchaser fails to go to settlement as required, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by the Trustee as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If the Trustee is unable to convey the Property as described above, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit, without interest thereon. Upon refund of the deposit to the purchaser, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Trustee or the Noteholder. The information contained herein is offered for informational purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Noteholder
and the Trustee do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. Bob Van Galoubandi, Substitute Trustee For further information, contact: Bob Van Galoubandi, Esq. 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 375 Baltimore, Maryland 21208 (410) 739-4562 OCD-10/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE CLUB OCEAN VILLAS II CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-26-000245, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the management office at the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium building located at 105 120th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M. Time Intervals Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 23 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 23 Wk 22
Units 258 244 249 255 265 248 263 209 216 213 239 245 257 197 269 260 196 268 193 198 247 213 224 192 212
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an as is condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of
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record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale plus closing costs per lime interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE CLUB OCEAN VILLAS II CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-26-000249, the undersigned Trustee will offer
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for sale at public auction in front of the management office at the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium building located at 105 120th Street, Ocean City. MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 9:15 A.M. Time Intervals Wk 24 Wk 26 Wk 25 Wk 27 Wk 24 Wk 28 Wk 25 Wk 26 Wk 24 Wk 27 Wk 26 Wk 25 Wk 26 Wk 27 Wk 24 Wk 25 Wk 26 Wk 27 Wk 26 Wk 25 Wk 24 Wk 23 Wk 26 Wk 24 Wk 25
Units 214 248 211 258 253 265 218 244 221 196 256 276 264 217 260 264 218 238 216 209 276 261 209 254 215
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an as is condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale plus closing costs per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, lime being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________
JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE CLUB OCEAN VILLAS II CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-26-000252, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the management office at the Club Ocean Villas 11 Condominium building located at 105 120th Street, Ocean City. MD 21842. the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City. in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 9:30 A.M. Time Intervals Wk 43 Wk 18 Wk 8 Wk 11 Wk 15 Wk 48 Wk 50 Wk 13 Wk 37 Wk 9 Wk 4 Wk 38 Wk 46 Wk 51 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35 Wk 35
Units 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 276 267 246 223 269 237 245 260 239 261 259
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit. each unit being part of the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County. Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an as is condition and subject to conditions. restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale plus closing costs per time interval will be required at the time of sale. such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes. and all other incidental settlement costs shall be
borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or. without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb. Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE CLUB OCEAN VILLAS II CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-26-000251, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the management office at the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium building located at 105 120th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT9:45A.M. Time Intervals Wk 34 Wk 34 Wk 33 Wk 33 Wk 29 Wk 33 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 32 Wk 32 Wk 35 Wk 30 Wk 31 Wk 33 Wk 34 Wk 34 Wk 33 Wk 30 Wk 31 Wk 32 Wk 29 Wk 35 Wk 34 Wk 29
Units 238 196 254 269 192 214 256 250 242 237 189 210 266 255 255 215 257 264 242 249 266 193 251 238
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instru-
OCTOBER 9, 2026 ments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an as is condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale plus closing costs per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________
OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices MUNITY ROOM, 200 125TH STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842. The Last Day for Questions will be on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026 AT 4:00PM EST. Addendum will be posted by close of business on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026. Sealed BID Documents are due no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2026, BY 10:00AM EST. BID submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2026, AT 1:00PM EST. BID’s are to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council, Attention: City Clerk; Room 230, 301 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (Northside Park Living Shoreline) must be noted on the outside of the package. Late BID Documents will not be accepted. Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the Solicitation. Matt Perry Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-8/27/7t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION
B03-27 – Northside Park Living Shoreline The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking BID’s from qualified and experienced Vendors to provide for the Northside Park Living Shoreline and for said work to conform with the BID Documents. BID Documents for the Northside Park Living Shoreline may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 723-6643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their BID’s. The Town is not responsible for the content of any BID Document received through any third-party service. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed BID Documents. A Pre-BID Meeting will be held on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST, AT THE NORTHSIDE PARK COM-
PROPOSAL SOLICITATION
P01-27 – Northside Park Lobby Floor Replacement The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced Vendors to provide for the Northside Park Lobby Floor Replacement and for said work to conform with the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Northside Park Lobby Floor Replacement may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 723-6643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their Proposals. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third-party service. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST, AT NORTHSIDE PARK, 200 125TH STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842, for any questions con-
cerning the Proposal Documents. A site survey shall immediately follow the Pre-Quote Meeting. Vendors interested in additional site survey(s), or Request(s) for Information subsequent to the Pre-Proposal Meeting, may submit such requests formally in writing to the Procurement Manager, who shall review each request on a case-by-case basis. The Last Day for Questions will be on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2026, AT 4:00PM EST. Addendum will be posted by close of business on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2026, BY 4:00PM EST. Proposal submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the PROCUREMENT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2026, AT 10:00AM EST. Proposals are to be submitted to the Procurement Office located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (P01-27 – Northside Park Lobby Floor Replacement) must be noted on the outside of the package. Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted. Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the Solicitation. OCD-9/10/5t _________________________________ QUINN W MCGINNES WILLIAMS MOORE, L.L.P. 12800 HOSPITALITY WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9394
NOTICE
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PAGE 59 published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
PROPOSAL SOLICITATION
P03-27 – Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage Fireproofing The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced Vendors to provide for the Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage Fireproofing and for said work to conform with the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage Fireproofing may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 723-6643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their Proposals. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third-party service. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST, AT THE OCEAN CITY BEACH PATROL HEADQUARTERS, 109 TALBOT STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842, for any questions concerning the Proposal Documents. A site survey shall immediately follow the Pre-Proposal Meeting. Vendors interested in additional site survey(s), or Request(s) for Information subsequent to the Pre-Proposal Meeting, may submit such requests formally in writing to the Procurement Manager, who shall review each request on a case-by-case basis. The Last Day for Questions will be on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2026, AT 4:00PM EST. Addendum will be posted by close of
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business on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2026. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2026, BY 4:00PM EST. Proposal submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the PROCUREMENT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2026, AT 10:00AM EST. Proposals are to be submitted to the Procurement Office located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (P03-27 – Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage Fireproofing) must be noted on the outside of the package. Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted. Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the Solicitation. OCD-9/24/5t _________________________________ ALEXANDER NOBLE ESQ TOBIN, O'CONNOR, CONCINO, PC 5335 WISCONSIN AVE NW STE 400 WASHINGTON, DC 20015-2077
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of DONNA L HOLSEY Estate No. 21274 Notice is given that RICHARD L PLUMLEY whose address is 1560 ELLSWORTH AVE CROFTON, MD 21114-1523 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DONNA L HOLSEY who died on JUNE 06, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION
B05-27 – Ocean City Convention Center Lobby Floor Replacement The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking BID’s from qualified and experienced Vendors to provide for the Ocean City Convention Center Lobby Floor Replacement and for said work to conform with the BID Documents. BID Documents for the Ocean City Convention Center Lobby Floor Replacement may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 7236643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their BID’s. The Town is not responsible for the content of any BID Document received through any third-party service. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed BID Documents. A Pre-BID Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST, AT THE OCEAN CITY CONVENTION CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM, 4001 COASTAL HIGHWAY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842. The Last Day for Questions will be on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026 AT 4:00PM EST. Addendum will be posted by close of business on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 2026. Sealed BID Documents are due no later than MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2026, BY 10:00AM EST. BID submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2026, AT 1:00PM EST. BID’s are to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council, Attention: City Clerk; Room 230, 301 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (Ocean City Convention Center Lobby Floor Replacement) must be noted on the outside of the package. Late BID Documents will not be accepted. Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the So-
licitation. OCD-9/24/9t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21257 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF TERRY D. SOMMERS SR. AKA: TERRY DOUGLAS SOMMERS SR. Notice is given that Deborah Sommers Miles, 1209 Tarington Lndg., Virgina Beach, VA 234645622, was on September 10, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Terry D. Sommers Sr. who died on August 26, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Deborah Sommers Miles Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 24, 2026 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________ RACHEL B. HARRIS ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF RACHEL B. HARRIS, LLC P.O. BOX 62 POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
OCTOBER 9, 2026 Estate No. 21232 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HARVEY GOINS AKA: HARVEY GLEN GOINS, HARVEY G. GOINS Notice is given that Anita C. Johnson, PO Box 877, 23405 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301-0877, was on September 16, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harvey Goins who died on January 22, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Anita C. Johnson Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 24, 2026 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21266 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BRADY SCOTT BOWMAN Notice is given that Allison Leigh Huovinen, 4151 Day Bridge Pl., Ellenton, FL 34222-7236 and Shelby Nicole Bowman, 12626 Sunset Ave., Apt. 69, Ocean City, MD 21842-9320, were on September 10, 2026 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Brady Scott Bowman who died on August 08, 2026, without a will.
OCTOBER 9, 2026 Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Allison Leigh Huovinen Shelby Nicole Bowman Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 24, 2026 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________ PAUL D. WILBER, ESQ. WEBB, WILBUR, MATHERS ILLUMINATI & LUKAS, LLP DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP 115 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 910 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21280 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE WELLS AKA: CHRISTINE ELAINE WELLS Notice is given that Glen Jarvis, 12933 Murray Rd., Whaleyville, MD 21872-2045 and Kathy Palmer, 12923 Murray Rd., Whaleyville, MD 21872-2045, were on September 21, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Christine Wells who died on September 06, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
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OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Glen Jarvis Kathy Palmer Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 24, 2026 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________ LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER T. FOX JENNIFER T. FOX, ESQ. 10749 FALLS RD., STE. 202 LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-7033
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 21278 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans’ court of Delaware County, Pennsylvania appointed Kevin Smith, 1525 Colonial Dr., Garnet Valley, PA 19060-2102 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Ardelle Clarke, AKA: Ardelle K. Smith, Ardelle Kashkashian Smith who died on June 22, 2022 domiciled in Pennsylvania, United States. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jennifer Fox, 10749 Falls Rd., Ste. 202, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093-7033. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Worcester County FY 2027 Requested Enterprise Funds Operating Budget Amendment The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2027 Enterprise Funds Operating Budget Amendment on: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The proposed budget amendment is in response to a non-budgeted capital project requested for the below Service Areas. For additional information please visit the County Treasurer’s Office in Room 1105 of the County Government Center in Snow Hill or online at www.worcestermd.gov. WORCESTER COUNTY 2027 REQUESTED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT Increase in the following expense line item: • 525.9010 Capital Equipment • 530.9010 Capital Equipment • 545.9010 Capital Equipment • 550.9010 Capital Equipment • 555.8002.9010 Capital Equipment • 570.9010 Capital Equipment • 575.9010 Capital Equipment • 530.9010 Capital Equipment
$ 1,629.99 $ 40,097.71 $ 42,948.05 $ 43,683.68 $ 283,020.15 $ 16,143.41 $ 6,644.32 $ 8,741.19
Increase in the following revenue line item: • 525.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 1,629.99 • 530.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 40,097.71 • 545.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 42,948.05 • 550.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 43,683.68 • 555.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 283,020.15 • 570.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 16,143.41 • 575.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 6,644.32 • 530.5975.100 Transfer From (To) Reserves $ 8,741.19 OCD-10/1/2t ____________________________________________________________________ the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Kevin Smith Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: September 24, 2026 OCD-9/24/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment to be Auctioned on GovDeals.com "Disposition of County Personal Property no longer used by the County" The following described personal property, including vehicles, furniture and equipment, have been determined to be no longer required for
County use by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and deemed to be surplus property: SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT Surplus vehicles, listed by make and model (with model year), as follows: Chevrolet Colorado (2005); Ford F350 SRW (2009); Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 (2005); International 7600 6x4 Roll Off Truck (2002); Chevrolet 2500 Utility Body 2WD (2002); International 7400 SBA 6x4 Vactor 2100 (2006); International 2574 Tandem Dump Truck (1991); Chevrolet Tahoe (2013); Chevrolet Tahoe (2015); Chevrolet Tahoe (2015); Chevrolet Tahoe (2017); Ford Expedition (2017); Chevrolet Tahoe (2014); Chevrolet Tahoe (2012); Chevrolet Tahoe (2013); Chevrolet Tahoe (2013); Chevrolet Tahoe (2012); Chevrolet Tahoe (2013); Chevrolet Impala (2018); Chevrolet Tahoe (2011); Ford E-450 Ambulance/TAC (2000); Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 (2013); Chevrolet Tahoe (2012). Surplus equipment, including: Smithco 3 Wheel Bunker Rake; John Deere 3 Wheel Bunker Rake; John Deere 3 Wheel Bunker Rake; John Deere 2555 2WD Tractor (1987); John Deere X340 54” Lawnmower (2006); SGI 3 Point Plug Aerator; Frontier 3PT 6FT Scraper Blade; Woods BB72X Brush Hog 3 Point; Detail K2 Inc Aval8219 Snow Plow;
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JCB Backhoe ( 2009); Terex Powerscreen (2010); Woods Batwing BW12 Brush Hog; Leeboy Tack Trailer (2004); New Holland TS100A (2005); John Deere 6415 (2007); Rhino DB150 Rotary Cutter (2003); Rhino DB150 Rotary Cutter (2008). Surplus furniture and miscellaneous equipment, including: Automotive Toolbox (Craftsman); 1 Gym Floor Cleaner; Small Practice Soccer Goals; Elite Fitness Squat Rack; Plastic/Metal Chairs; Filing Cabinets; Office Shelves; 5 Echo Backpack Blowers, 4 Echo String Trimmers; Misc. Computers; IT Network and Server Equipment Cabinet; Misc. Full Size Steel Soccer Goals; Two Utility Yard Carts; Duty Weapon Pistol Holsters. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE: The County Commissioners propose to solicit competitive bids via an Internet-based auction system operated by GovDeals, Inc. for which the winning bidder pays a buyer's premium of twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the winning bid for each transaction so that there is no net cost to the County. All of the above referenced surplus property will be offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS." The County Commissioners make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. The County Commissioners warrant to the buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to it description. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids as they see fit and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed. Payment in full by successful bidders shall be made to Worcester County Commissioners. OPPORTUNITY FOR OBJECTIONS: Anyone objecting to the proposed conveyance of the above surplus vehicles and equipment shall do so in writing prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, or in person at the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2026 in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________ B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21256 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FIKRIYE YUCEL Notice is given that Omer Nail Yucel, 10308 Keyser Point Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842-9768, was on September 23, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fikriye Yucel who died on June 01,
2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Omer Nail Yucel Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 01, 2026 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________ B. RANDALL COATES ESQ COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET P O BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of GEORGE LEE PRUITT Estate No. 21252 Notice is given that MICHAEL R PRUITT whose address is 210 IRONSHIRE ST SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1162 was on SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GEORGE LEE PRUITT who died on AUGUST 19, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or be-
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fore the 23rd day of MARCH, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of MARCH, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________
claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Joellen Holland Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 01, 2026 OCD-10/1/3t _________________________________
JACKSON C. HUGHES ESQ. STOUFFER LEGAL, LLC 658 KENILWORTH DR., STE. 203 TOWSON, MD 21204-2334
OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21283 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARK K. HOLLAND AKA: MARK KENNETH HOLLAND Notice is given that Joellen Holland, 28040 Sunbury Ct., Salisbury, MD 21801-1807, was on September 24, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mark K. Holland who died on July 10, 2026, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of March, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of March, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 At 6:15 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Division 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514, by reference to Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 District. The site of the request is described as Block 88, Lot 88B, Parcel 5142A, of the Fenwick Plat; further described as located on the east side of Coastal Highway south of 132nd Street, and locally known as 13113 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SCAPEX, LLC, ESCAPOMANIA (FILE #2612100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please con-
OCTOBER 9, 2026 tact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOSEPH P. WILSON, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ESQ., ATTORNEY OCD-10/1/2t _________________________________ Aldridge Pite, LLP 6001 Executive Blvd., Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20852 ANDREW J. BRENNER, et al. 6001 Executive Blvd., Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs vs. MARGARET SMITH GRANT 4 Windjammer Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-26-000141
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 5th day of October, 2026, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4 Windjammer Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of November, 2026, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 26th day of October, 2026. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $459,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/8/3t _________________________________ WILLIAMS MOORE, L.L.P. CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. 12800 HOSPITALITY WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9394
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 21285 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Court of Common Pleas of York County, Pennsylvania appointed (1) Michael J. Waltersdorff, 1850 Northview Rd., York, PA 17406-2450 and (2) Sandra Waltersdorff, 1825 Marigold Rd., York, PA 17408-1529 as the Co-Executors of the Estate of Judith E. Waltersdorff, AKA: Judith Elaine Waltersdorff who died on February 22, 2026 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification begins on DATE: 10/02/2026 Line No 092-26 130-26 188-26 619-26 625-26 657-26 665-26 683-26 685-26 694-26 707-26 710-26 733-26 746-26 748-26
Year 2014 2011 2005 1997 2010 2015 2004 2011 2005 2003 2011 2023 2008 2014 2026
Make NISSAN SUBARU JEEP DODGE AUDI FORD CHEVY GMC GMC FORD JEEP SUZUKI CHEVY KAWASAKI FORD
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Raymond J Austin Chief of Police OCD-10/1/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of process is (1) Christopher T. Woodley, 12800 Hospitality Way, Ocean City, MD 21842-9394 and (2) Christopher T. Woodley, 12800 Hospitality Way, Ocean City, MD 218429394. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. (1) Michael J. Waltersdorff (2) Sandra A. Waltersdorff Foreign Personal Representatives Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: October 08, 2026
OCD-10/8/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2026-08 GENERAL OBLIGATION BORROWING FOR BERLIN LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PHASE 1A AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL (THE “COUNCIL”) OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BERLIN (THE “TOWN”) AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE TOWN TO ISSUE AND SELL FROM TIME TO TIME, UPON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, ONE OR MORE SERIES OF (1) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,286,853, AND (2) GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, PROVIDED THAT THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ANY SERIES OF REFUNDING BONDS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY PERCENT (130%) OF THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE BONDS RE-
FUNDED THEREFROM, FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REIMBURSING OR REFINANCING COSTS OF A PROJECT THAT THE TOWN GENERALLY REFERS TO AS “BERLIN LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PHASE 1A,” TOGETHER WITH RELATED COSTS AS PROVIDED HEREIN; DETERMINING THAT ANY SUCH SERIES OF BONDS BE SOLD TO THE MARYLAND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION (THE “ADMINISTRATION”) BY PRIVATE SALE, WITHOUT PUBLIC BIDDING; PROVIDING THAT THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION SHALL DETERMINE OR PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DETAILS OF ANY SUCH SERIES OF BONDS OR REFUNDING BONDS (EACH, A “SERIES OF OBLIGATIONS” OR “OBLIGATIONS”), INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEBT SERVICE RESERVE ACCOUNT REQUIRED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR ANY REFUNDING BONDS SOLD TO THE ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING THAT ANY SUCH SERIES OF REFUNDING BONDS WILL BE SOLD BY PRIVATE SALE UNLESS THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION DETERMINES OTHERWISE; WITH RESPECT TO ANY OBLIGATIONS SOLD TO THE ADMINISTRATION, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL BY RESOLUTION OF
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ONE OR MORE LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND, WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH LOAN AGREEMENT, ACKNOWLEDGING THE ADMINISTRATION’S RIGHTS THEREUNDER; WITH RESPECT TO ANY OBLIGATIONS SOLD TO THE ADMINISTRATION, MAKING A PLEDGE OF CERTAIN REVENUES RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AND ACKNOWLEDGING CERTAIN PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOWN; PLEDGING THE TOWN’S FULL FAITH AND CREDIT AND UNLIMITED TAXING POWER TO PAYMENT OF ANY ISSUED OBLIGATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES UPON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT FOR UNLIMITED MUNICIPAL TAXATION TO PAY SUCH ISSUED OBLIGATIONS; IDENTIFYING OR PROVIDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE SOURCES FROM WHICH DEBT SERVICE ON ANY SERIES OF ISSUED OBLIGATIONS WILL BE PAYABLE IN THE FIRST INSTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR POST-CLOSING MODIFICATIONS AFFECTING ANY SERIES OF THE OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN ACTIONS MAY BE TAKEN OR PROVIDED FOR BY RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE REISSUANCE OF ANY OF THE OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING THAT ANY OBLIGATIONS MAY BE CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE TOWN; AUTHORIZING TOWN PERSONNEL TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING AS MAY BE DELEGATED BY THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED; AND OTHERWISE GENERALLY RELATING TO THE SALE, ISSUANCE, DELIVERY AND PAYMENT OF AND FOR ANY SUCH SERIES OF OBLIGATIONS. The public hearing on the Ordinance will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Ordinance was introduced at the Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and may be considered for passage at the October 26, 2026, regular meeting, as introduced or as amended. The public hearing
and both meetings will be held at the Worcester County Library-Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, MD 21811, beginning at 6:00 PM. The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Written comments may be submitted by no later than 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, October 26, 2026, via email to Kate Daub, kdaub@berlinmd.gov, or to info@berlinmd.gov. The Ordinance is available for review at Berlin Town Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or on the Town website at https://berlinmd.gov/government/cou ncil-meetings/. Persons with questions regarding this matter may call Ms. Daub at 410-641-4002 or contact her via the email address above. OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________ B. RANDALL COATES, ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21290 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHELLE DIANNE HUTCHISON Notice is given that Gregory Kirk Hutchison, 211 W. Martin St., Snow Hill, MD 21863-1128, was on October 01, 2026 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Michelle Dianne Hutchison who died on August 25, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
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(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Gregory Kirk Hutchison Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 08, 2026 OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ. BATIE LAW LLC 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9358 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT WILLIAMS AKA: ROBERT W WILLIAMS Estate No. 21293 Notice is given that LORRAINE WILLIAMS whose address is 56 OAKMONT ST NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-6550 was on OCTOBER 01, 2026 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of ROBERT WILLIAMS who died on SEPTEMBER 03, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or
OCTOBER 9, 2026 any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ABSENTEE (MAIL-IN) VOTING APPLICATION 2026 Town of Ocean City Municipal Election
For the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, notice is hereby given that the application for an absentee (mail-in) ballot can be accessed via https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/election/, by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 410-289-8824 or by stopping by City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications must be received at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2. NOTE: Application for Mail-In Voting for the Town of Ocean City is separate from county, state or national election mail-in ballots. For additional information, please contact 410-289-8842 or email dchavis@oceancitymd.gov. TOWN OF OCEAN CITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________ JULIE GOODWIN WEBER, ESQ. GOODWIN WEBER, PLLC 201 E. PATRICK ST., #113 FREDERICK, MD 21701-5631
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21201 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN ANDRIGHETTI Notice is given that Eric Andrighetti, 8023 Copper Way, Dallas, TX 75252-6512, was on October 05, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Adnrighetti who died on July 21, 2026, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of April, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of April, 2027.
OCTOBER 9, 2026 Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Eric Andrighetti Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 08, 2026 OCD-10/8/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2026-21
RE: Fire Prevention Commission Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2026-21 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 5, 2026. Second reading is scheduled October 19, 2026. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 5 agenda packet. This ordinance restructures and expands the Fire Prevention Commission to include broader citizen and fire service/industry representation. OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2026-22
RE: Signs in the Public Right of Way Notice is hereby given by the
OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2026-22 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 5, 2026. Second reading is scheduled October 19, 2026. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 5 agenda packet. This ordinance establishes regulations for signs that project over or into a public right of way, sidewalk, alley, street, throughfare, boardwalk or other public way in the Downtown and Upper Downtown Design Overlay Districts. OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2026-23
RE: Signs in the Public Right of Way Approval Process Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2026-23 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 5, 2026. Second reading is scheduled October 19, 2026. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 5 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the approval process for all signs, awnings and banners built so as to project into or over a public way. It also includes conditions for existing signs that do not meet standards of the Code to remain in place. OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2026-24
RE: Business Insurance Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2026-24 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 5, 2026. Second reading is scheduled October 19, 2026. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 5 agenda packet. This ordinance adds that failure to comply with insurance required by Code Section 66-9 is a basis for the city manager to suspend a business license. OCD-10/8/1t _________________________________
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Approved OC events include Bronco Bash, Penguin Swim By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) A slew of events, from the Bronco Beach Bash to the Penguin Swim, will return to Ocean City having received the City Council’s blessing this week. As part of Monday’s routine business, the council voted 7-0 to approve a handful of private events set to take place in Ocean City over the fall and winter months. The events calendar now includes the 22nd Ronald Bounds ASMA Memorial Surf Fishing Tournament, the Bronco Beach Bash, the Ocean City Jeep Club Toys for Tots Beach Run, and the 33rd annual Penguin Swim. While the hope is to hold the fishing tournament on Assateague, city officials this week approved the two-day competition which is tentatively scheduled to take place Oct. 17-18 on the beach between 30th and 100th streets. Historically, the tournament has taken place on the beach in Assateague, but event organizers at the Assateague Mobile Sport Fishermen’s Association are making contingency plans to relocate the fishing tournament to Ocean City if needed. “Several years ago, during a federal government shutdown, the availability of Assateague Island was uncertain,” a
staff memo reads. “In anticipation of this, the Association developed a contingency plan and requested approval to relocate the surf fishing tournament to the Town of Ocean City. The tournament would only be held within the Town of Ocean City if Assateague Island is unavailable.” City officials this week also approved the Bronco Beach Bash, set to take place Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 in the inlet parking lot and on the beach to the east of the lot. The Ford Bronco gathering will include daily beach parades and sand courses, with vendors set up at the Ocean City convention center as part of the OC RV event. Officials also approved the return of Ocean City Jeep Club’s Toys for Tots Beach Run, to be held Nov. 21, from 36 p.m. Starting at the inlet parking lot, Ocean City Jeep Club members will drive north on the beach to The Kite Loft at 5th Street to drop off their toy donations for Toys for Tots before driving north on the beach, exiting at 130th Street. Lastly, the council on Monday approved the TidalHealth Foundation’s 33rd Annual Penguin Swim, a New Year’s Day ocean plunge to raise money for the hospital. Like in previous years, the 2027 event will take place at the 91st Street beach, beginning at noon.
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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) Ocean City officials on Monday agreed to move forward with code amendments affecting target signs, banners and awnings located in the public right-of-way. The City Council voted to pass three ordinances that will allow existing nonconforming signs to remain in the public right-of-way without the council’s approval, so long as certain conditions are met. “This was brought to your attention because of a severe storm we had during the start of the 2026 year. It knocked down a sign in our right-ofway that was a privately owned sign,” Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler told
council members when the changes were presented last Tuesday. “It came to our attention that the process to have that sign repaired and erected again would have to go in front of the Mayor and Council. It was recommended that we bring this to the planning commission for a public hearing to discuss other options to make the process a little more administrative from a staff level.” In March, representatives for Harrison Hotel Inc. came before the Ocean City Council with a request to replace a pylon sign, located within the public right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue, after it was blown down in a windstorm. While the city code states that any nonconforming sign damaged by more than 50% of its value must be removed or brought into compliance, city leaders voted unanimously to allow the reconstruction of the sign near its original location within the right-of-way. However, as part of that agreement, council members also directed staff to prepare revisions to the city code, which would take the council out of the decision-making process. They also directed the planning commission to schedule a public hearing, which was held in May. Back on a work session agenda last week, the Ocean City Council voted to forward the proposed ordinances to a first reading, which was held Monday in City Hall. The amendments, officials say, would establish an administrative review under certain sections of the code. Under the sign code, for example, a $1 million insurance policy will now be required for awnings or banners in or projecting over a public way, including the Boardwalk. Signs are already listed under the provision. The sign code will also be amended to give staff – the zoning administrator and city engineer – the right to review and approve any signs, awning and banners placed in or above the public way. As a condition of any approval, the property owner must execute an encroachment agreement, which will state that the sign must be removed if the town needs the area for public improvements. The sign ordinance also clarifies that nonconforming signs in the public way can remain, so long as they do not increase in size, encroach any farther into the right-of-way, and are removed when the property is redeveloped. “The thought process was if a brand new whatever, widget shop, wanted to come into a property that has a nonconforming sign that’s sitting in the rightof-way, and they tear down the whole entire property, they build brand new, we would expect that the sign be located in the setbacks and not in the right-ofway,” Bendler told officials last week. During Monday’s meeting, the City Council voted 7-0 to pass the three related ordinances on first reading.
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Ocean City looks to restructure fire prevention group By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) Changes to the city’s fire prevention committee will advance to a second and final reading following a City Council vote this week. On Monday, the council agreed to pass the first reading of an ordinance to restructure and expand the Ocean City Fire Prevention Committee. The legislation would change the makeup of the commission to include representation from both the career division and the general public. “This alters the composition of the fire prevention commission as presented at the Sept. 29 work session,” City Solicitor Heather Stansbury told the council this week. The commission has been in existence since June of 1964, when the Town of Ocean City established a board to develop the town’s fire code, appoint the city fire marshal and consider appeals for fire code violations. And while decades have passed, the commission remains largely unchanged, despite recent changes within the fire service Ocean City Fire Marshal Joe Sexauer told city officials last week. “The fire commission is currently composed of four volunteer fire chiefs, and obviously since that time in the mid-60s, we have had a large reorganization, where the fire department now consists of not only the volunteer fire company but the career fire and EMS division, as well as the fire marshal’s office,” he said. To that end, Sexauer, joined by Fire Chief Josh Bunting, asked the council last Tuesday to consider restructuring the commission. Under his proposal, the commission would be chaired by the career fire chief, with the deputy chief of the fire/EMS division and the deputy chief of the volunteer division appointed as members. The commission, under Sexauer’s recommendation, would also include at-large citizen representation. “As we looked at bringing appeals before the fire commission, sometimes it doesn’t look very neutral – and not that we’ve ever had an issue – but it doesn’t look very neutral from an outsider, to bring an appeal before a body that is essentially nothing but fire service and city representation,” he said at the time. Sexauer also recommended some code cleanup and updates, including an amendment that would stagger term limits on the commission. Officials last week said the existing commission would remain operational until the new commission is established. With no further discussion, the council this week voted 7-0 to approve the fire marshal’s recommendations on first reading.
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Tenants ‘Bill of Rights’ must be included with every lease By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) In a press release last week from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD), it was announced that the 2027 Tenants’ Bill of Rights has been published. This document summarizes key renter rights and protections established by federal and state laws. The 2027 version incorporates updates based on key state legislation going into effect October 1, 2026. “Renter protections are a critical component of a healthy, equitable housing market for all. The Moore-Miller administration continues to prioritize renter rights and protections to decrease evictions, keep tenants in their homes and stabilize and improve communities,” said Secretary Jake Day. “The 2027 Tenants’ Bill of Rights provides tenants and housing providers with the most current information about their rights under the law to ensure better housing outcomes and The Tenants’ Bill of Rights is required by the Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act, part of
Governor Wes Moore’s 2024 Housing Package to make Maryland more affordable. The Act, which went into effect October 1, 2024, protects Maryland renters who are experiencing housing instability, saves renters money by reducing required security deposits and creates new pathways to homeownership by providing tenants the opportunity to purchase their homes. Since the Act went into effect, the State of Maryland has seen a 14% decrease in eviction filing rates and a 16% decrease in the number of households who are evicted. As a result, more than 5,800 families remained stably housed, preventing displacement and homelessness. The Tenants’ Bill of Rights, which is required to be included with every residential lease in Maryland, is updated annually with changes to federal and state renter laws and based on feedback from tenants and housing partners. Published by the Department’s Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, the 2027 Bill of Rights has been updated based on changes made by state legislation that went into effect October 1, 2026. - Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty Delmarva in Ocean City, MD.
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West OC housing complex looks to add 46 new units By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) A growing West Ocean City housing development won support from the Worcester County Planning Commission for a third phase that would add almost four dozen new homes. The county’s Planning Commission on Oct. 1 gave a favorable recommendation to developer Mark Odachowski’s request to change environmental development restrictions on part of his Salt Life mobile home park along Old Bridge Road. The community targets homeowners in their 50s. Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing Odachowski, said the property’s proximity to businesses and existing utilities makes it a good place to concentrate new housing. “If you're here, you can walk to my office, you can walk to the grocery store, you can ride your bike. This is where we want the housing to be,” he said. The change would clear the way for 46 more homes on the property but would require approval from the county commissioners and the state’s Critical Area Commission. County leaders approved higher-density residential zoning for the property in July 2025. Cropper said the property’s current designation as a “limited developed area” limits lot coverage to 15%, preventing the developer from reaching the housing density allowed by the property’s zoning. The request would reclassify that land as an “intensely developed area” under Maryland’s Critical Area regulations, lifting the 15% cap so the proposed homes and roads can fit on the site. Phase 3 residents would share Phase 2’s entrance, roads, swimming pool, and other amenities. Odachowski said utility connections are already in place at the connecting point, although Cropper said additional water-sewer allocations would be needed. “I think it's obviously bringing affordable housing, which is very difficult right now,” Odachowski said. “Everything's so expensive across the line, and we're trying to be as affordable as we possibly can.” Odachowski is seeking what’s called a growth allocation, which allows the county to award acreage from an available reserve to change Critical Area development classifications. County staff said about 360 acres would remain available in the Atlantic Coastal Bays watershed if the request is approved. Planning Commission member Alec French questioned whether the county should grant the request, citing concerns about downstream water quality and asking how many
homes could be built without the change. “I get the ‘can’ do it – the question is ‘should’,” French said. “Is this the right property to use a growth allocation?” Cropper argued the proposal fits the county’s goals for affordable housing and concentrating development where infrastructure already exists. Environmental consultant Chris McCabe said much of the project’s required environmental mitigation would take place in two public parks in West Ocean City, including informative signage. Salt Life grew out of Odachowski’s redevelopment of the former Greenridge Trailer Park and the addition of 34 homes in a second phase. At the community’s June 2025 ribbon cutting, the two-bedroom homes were advertised in the $200,000s. Buyers own their homes but pay ground rent and community fees that cover lawn care, water and sewer, property taxes, and trash pickup. Rentals are permitted on a year-round basis. Odachowski lives next door to the housing complex and has told planners he plans to demolish his own home to make room for the expansion.
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City extends Coca-Cola contract five years By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 9, 2026) The Town of Ocean City will renew its beverage franchise with Coca-Cola, with city officials last week voting to extend its contract with the company through 2032. In a 7-0 vote, the Ocean City Council on Tuesday agreed to exercise a renewal option in its contract with Cola-Cola Consolidated Inc. Through its approval, the city will continue its working relationship with the beverage giant for another five years. “This has been a great partnership for many, many years,” Councilman John Gehrig said.
In the spring of 2022, the city’s After receiving and reviewing two procurement department, recreation proposals, the City Council awarded and parks department and special its beverage contract to Coca-Cola events department solicited propos- Consolidated Inc., with the term exals from companies interested in en- piring on March 31, 2027. However, tering into a during last week’s franchise agreecouncil meeting, ‘This has been a great ment for exclusive Procurement Manbeverage rights. ager Matt Perry partnership for many, In return, the noted that the city many years.’ vendor would agree had until Sept. 30, Councilman John Gehrig 2026 to decide if it to pay an annual fee to the city, as well as wanted to exercise commission fee payments for all its renewal option. vending machine sales, funding for “This would extend the contract sponsorships and marketing and do- term maturity to March 31, 2032,” he nations to the Ocean City Recreation said. “One provision, however, is that Boosters, to name a few. we are required to notify the vendor
of our intention to renew in writing six months prior to the contract term expiration, which presently is tomorrow, September 30, 2026.” With a favorable recommendation from Perry, Recreation and Parks Director Kate Gaddis, and Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo, the City Council on Tuesday agreed to renew its beverage franchise another five years, with the new term ending March 31, 2032. According to staff calculations, the city would receive an estimated $400,000 in beverage franchise revenue over the course of the five-year renewal.
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Coastal Realtors to host food drive Group to collect kid friendly foods at Berlin restaurant next Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. (Oct. 9, 2026) Coastal Realtors will host a Backpack Food Drive: Networking for a Cause event Tuesday, Oct. 13, to collect child-friendly food items for local children in need. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at CounterClox, 104 N. Main St. in Berlin.
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Things I Like... By Steve Green Having my son home from college Smell of a baby after a bath The energy of a playoff baseball game A bonfire with friends Monday morning sports highlights When technology does make things easier Kids laughing from their rooms
Baltimore Avenue was Ocean City’s “Main Street” when this postcard was printed circa 1920. This view looks north from Wicomico Street and includes some of the town’s most historic structures. The building in the left foreground is the Seaside Hotel (built in 1876) and beyond it with the tall brick smokestack is the electric power plant. In the right foreground is the original Atlantic Hotel. This was the first hotel built in Ocean City and its opening on July 4, 1875, is considered by many as the resort’s official birthday. All of these buildings along with two blocks of the Boardwalk were destroyed in a huge fire that began in the early morning of Dec. 29, 1925. To purchase one of Bunk Mann’s books, click over to www.vanPhoto courtesy of Bunk Mann’s collection ishingoc.com.
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Locals volunteer at cemetery By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) The mottled stone angel overlooking Margaret A. Blades’ grave had stood in Bishopville Cemetery for more than a century when Heather Melson decided it deserved some attention. “I thought, if a husband put that up in 1900 for his wife, it had to have been something big,” Melson said. “So, I started cleaning her.” The graveyard has been Melson’s lifelong neighbor in Bishopville. Since June, she and friend Kim Klump, who also lives right next door, have spent several evenings a week cleaning old headstones. Melson walks the grassy aisles with a plastic tank filled with cleaning fluid, spraying limestone and granite memorials with a hose and wand. She bends to spray fallen stones or in-ground markers. The cemetery, which contains graves dating to the mid-1800s, remains cared for with flowers, decorations, and freshly mowed grass. Its monuments include tall obelisks, urn-topped pillars, and family plots. Modern graves have pops of color and etched photographs. One marker in particular, for John W. Bodley, who lived from 1858 to 1923, is intricately carved to resemble a 5-foot tree trunk. “I kept thinking,” Melson said of the unique marker, “there’s gotta be a story.” For Melson and Klump, their new hobby has led them to uncover lost names obscured by years of grime while piecing together stories at the cemetery – which, with almost 2,000 souls, is sold out of plots. That’s one of the reasons Melson, 55, sold a piece of her own property to the organization that owns the cemetery so it could eventually expand. Land records from 2023 show the Friends of Bishopville Cemetery Inc. acquired 0.856 acres from Mel-
son for $4,000 and a share of future burial plot sales. A representative for the nonprofit confirmed Melson is not affiliated with the organization and declined to discuss the land purchase. Worcester County’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved the cemetery’s expansion in November 2025 and no permit application has been submitted, according to planning director Jennifer Keener. Melson’s father is buried here, and she wants families to have room to stay together. Al Melson’s gravesite is part of the Melson family plot, which sits inside an ornate wrought iron enclosure at the heart of the cemetery. Wind chimes hang from a gnarled pine within. But much of their time goes toward caring for the final resting places of people whose families may no longer be around. “Even if the family’s not here, if we can help out, we’re gonna do so,” Melson said. A boat and car detailer, Melson finishes her workday and comes home to spend about two hours scouring gravestones. They use water, plastic scrapers, soft brushes, and a spray solution called D/2, a specialized cleaner favored by cemetery conservators. The work requires patience: Scrub, spray, repeat. “I bet you we’ve done a couple hundred by now. It’s an addiction,” Melson said. Sometimes, the cleaning reveals something unexpected. With a neighbor’s help, they turned over a fallen marker the size of a door and uncovered the names of 2-year-old twins, Margaret M. and Mary K. Blades, who died a week apart in 1888. Children’s graves hold particular meaning for Melson. As a girl, she walked the cemetery with her grandmother, who sent her searching for particular markers. One belonged to Ethel Collins, a 7-year-old whose pic-
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ture appeared on her gravestone. That photograph helped Melson imagine the child behind the name. Now, she hopes to gather photographs and family histories for a website that documents the lives of those buried here. Both women also know what it means to lose a son. Melson’s son, Caleb McCurdy, died in 2022 at age 22. She said he tripped and fell over a railing while watching fireworks in Ocean City. “I had to at that moment realize that God wanted him for a reason,” she said. “I gotta believe there was a reason.” Klump’s son, Jesse, died by suicide at 17. He’s remembered at Seneca Rocks and Cape Henlopen, his two favorite places. Together, the women can talk about their sons. “If you can, every time you talk about them, it keeps them alive,” Melson said. Meanwhile, the cleaning continues. The women hope to recruit volunteers, straighten leaning stones, and eventually take their efforts to another cemetery. Stopping for dinner can be difficult. Once they get going, another stone always seems to need attention. “Well, let me just help one more person,” Melson said.
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Subsea cable not threat to county Realistically, there’s little to fear about Amazon Web Services’ desire to bring a transatlantic fiber-optic cable ashore at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. It is not as if the company is proposing to build a sprawling housing development or an industrial complex that will scar the countryside. It is seeking an accommodation for an armored tube containing 16 pairs of glass fibers that are designed to carry information from Ireland to Northern Virginia at two-thirds the speed of light. The cable will run deep under Assateague Island and emerge at the airport. There, it will connect to the Maryland Broadband Cooperative’s lines to transmit data to points west, using electricity only to boost the subsea signal. That’s it. What route Maryland Broadband takes from there to reach Northern Virginia is a separate issue involving future hearings and permits. The current matter before Worcester County officials is merely whether this fire-hose-sized cable can surface inside a small building on airport property. Fears that Amazon and Maryland Broadband plan to smother the area with data centers are unfounded. Amending the zoning code to allow "telecommunications" at the airport can easily exclude unwanted uses based on size and scope. Furthermore, the Maryland Broadband Cooperative is not some new startup run by tech-world wise guys with silicon chips on their shoulders. It is partially owned by Worcester County government itself through its membership in the Tri-County Council, which helped found the nonprofit cooperative in 2006 to bring reliable internet to rural Maryland. What AWS proposes to bring ashore is more than reliable internet, of course, and it will serve areas far beyond rural Maryland. Still, the county’s only concern is what happens here—and a well-crafted, up-to-date zoning code can easily handle the rest.
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Crisis at ‘creep level’
I have been going through this for the past decade or two, so people who know me well aren’t likely to be shocked to learn that I’m having a saggy pants crisis. That is to say that I have finally reached the age where a decision must be made: ignore the low riders or seek higher ground? As is the unfortunate case of older men, I suffer from the loss of the rear bumper from which one’s pants, trousers, shorts and drawers are tradiBy tionally suspended. At least that has been the Stewart case with me, as I have esDobson chewed high-waisted men’s trousers since the sixth grade, when I overheard someone say that our thusly attired school principal, Mr. Franks, wore his pants at the “creep level.” I’m still not sure whether that refers to a mental or physical circumstance—as in whether it might be someone whose attic door was left slightly ajar or one whose pants seem always to be creeping up into the northern territories. Or, to put it another way, the badlands. It’s certainly not the kind of question you would ask your elementary school principal, especially when he is a noted practitioner of the high-pockets approach to pants wearing. “Excuse me, Mr. Franks. I was wonder-
ing... do you wear your pants high because your shirts and ties are too short, or...” That’s how it appeared, anyway. I’d swear the man didn’t own a tie that was longer than eight inches, and the tip of it sat just above his belt. He was not, as I recall, a dashing figure. Maybe that influenced me and maybe it didn’t. All I know is I have always leaned toward pretending my waist is located in the hip-level latitudes. That is, until now, when age, gravity and many second helpings of mashed potatoes and gravy have altered my various circumferences. More specifically, to employ a mixed metaphor, my equator is greater, while my rear guard has deserted its post. I cannot be more explicit than that other than to say that what once held my pants up has gone missing. I will tell you right now that I have not asked myself, “Would I look good if I pulled the waist of my pants up to my armpits?” Nor have I wondered, “If I make it look like my waist is 15 inches higher than what it really is, will women not notice that my stomach looks like a 50-pound bag of birdseed?” It has occurred to me that life and pants have their ups and downs. Besides, men being delusional anyway, it would not occur to practitioners of “creep level” pants-wearing that most women aren’t looking at them anyway. They can’t, because once men start doing that, they become invisible. Thank goodness.
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Though the wide photos of the festival grounds show a mass of people, Ocean City did confirm this year’s two-day Country Calling attracted less people than in years past. It was said this week about 35,000 people attended compared to 50,000 in years past. Attendees to the event remarked on social media how the crowd seemed lighter and businesses in and out of the festival footprint confirmed the impact was less than usual. The fact it was a twoday event and the general opinion the entire lineup was not as strong and deep as years past seemed to be more important than the rainy Saturday. The most significant news, however, seems to be the confirmation from Ocean City that Oceans Calling will be back in 2027 again as a three-day event and Country Calling will return to three days after being two days this year. Additionally, an event missed significantly in May of this year is returning next year, as Boardwalk Rock will return in a three-day format, May 14-16, 2027. Many veteran business owners reported this season was plagued by an abnormally slow start in May. Primary reasons being the cancelation of Boardwalk Rock and the fact Memorial Day weekend was cold and rainy. *** Included in this week’s Worcester County Commissioners packet was a look at 10-year enrollment projects for the public schools. Total current enrollment for 2026 is 6,986 students, and the county is estimating enrollment will increase 8% by 2035 to 7,542. It was interesting to note in the projections that most schools in Worcester County are expected to see enrollment increases. For example, significant student body increases are expected by 2035 at Stephen Decatur Middle, 12%; Pocomoke Middle, 20%; Berlin Intermediate, 17%; Showell Elementary, 13%; Ocean City Elementary, 14%; Pocomoke Elementary, 9%; and Buckingham Elementary, 20%. It was interesting to note Stephen Decatur High School is forecasted to see a 7% decline from the current enrollment of 1,429 students to 1,330 in 2035. Snow Hill High is also expected to see a small decline from 355 in 2026 to 344 in 2035. Pocomoke High, on the other hand, is estimated to increase from the current 383 to 443, according to the document. *** There was plenty Maryland voters could disagree about during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate. On one subject, however, Gov. Wes Moore and Republican challenger Dan Cox provided something the state itself has struggled to give voters — a reasonably understandable explanation of Question 3. The constitutional amendment dealing with congressional redistricting is not exactly light reading, and it’s understandable most voters do not understand what they are being asked to vote for. Question 3 asks voters whether Maryland should amend its constitution to clarify that certain existing requirements apply only to legislative districts, permit the General Assembly to give the Supreme Court of Maryland original jurisdiction over congressional redistricting and establish that the state constitution does not provide criteria governing congressional district boundaries. Got it? Reading it again might not help, and it seems deliberately vague and wordy. At its core, the question is about the rules governing how Maryland’s congressional districts can be drawn. Passage would make clear that constitutional requirements involving compactness, contiguity and consideration of political and natural boundaries apply to state legislative districts, not congressional districts. The politics surrounding the question are considerably easier to understand. During Tuesday’s debate, Moore made clear he will vote yes. His argument centered on Republican-led redistricting efforts elsewhere and the need for Maryland to be able to respond. “We are not going to allow Donald Trump to determine our democracy,” Moore said. Cox, who lost big to Moore in 2022, took the opposite position and made his argument in even fewer words: “If it’s wrong for them, it’s wrong for us.” Those two comments probably did more to explain the political stakes of Question 3 than the actual ballot language does. Supporters believe Maryland should not tie its own hands while other states redraw congressional maps for partisan advantage. Opponents argue removing constitutional restrictions gives Annapolis politicians greater latitude to do exactly what Maryland Democrats criticize Republicans elsewhere for doing. Here on the Eastern Shore, the issue is especially relevant. Maryland currently has seven Democratic members of Congress and one Republican, 1st District Rep. Andy Harris. A constitutional amendment involving congressional representation is important enough to deserve straightforward language. Voters should not need a law degree, a redistricting expert and multiple readings of a ballot question to understand the ramifications of checking yes or no. Moore and Cox disagree sharply on Question 3. At least voters could understand what they were saying.
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Letters to the editor Rep. Harris inconsistent on fed gas tax proposal Editor, This letter is being written as counterpoint to your article in the October 1, 2026, Bayside Gazette, about Rep. Andy Harris’ proposal to lower the gas tax. Be reminded that that same Rep. Andy Harris termed that same proposal, then made by President Biden, as a “Stunt” in 2022, yet seeks that same relief at this point. When he recently proposed it during a late-night Republican meeting, he was called out by his own caucus members for his hypocrisy. He doesn’t make the national news often, but he got some play out of this tempest in a teacup. Let’s review: A. In 2022 the Russians invaded Ukraine and the subsequent international sanctions disrupted the supply of crude oil and increased the crude costs by approximately 58%. B. The recovery from President Trump’s ham-fisted management of the Covid Pandemic resulted in increased demand both internationally and domestically. C. Reduced refinery capacity, which is a direct result of the Covid Pandemic, reduced the supply of gasoline and diesel fuel. Even though the refineries slowly can back online, it is not like a light switch. They rely on the supply chain to have crude to refine. That doesn’t work like a light switch either. D. With the increase in crude prices mentioned above, crude prices have a 50%-55% impact on the costs of refined fuels. Taken together, these issues and other factors suggest that President Biden had a legitimate reason to seek
a suspension of the gas tax. Rep. Harris now appears to be providing cover for a failed Iran war policy while reviving the familiar tactic of blaming Democrats for a situation they did not create. Perhaps it is time to consider someone like Dan Schwartz in this House of Representatives contest. He has demonstrated a willingness to be consistent on issues and with emphasis on owning the decisions he has made. The election is November 3rd, 2026. Keep this in mind. Charles T. Tarr Ocean Pines (The writer is the president of the Democratic Club of Worcester County.)
Commissioners holding on to county reserves
Editor, I guess I am not surprised that our County Commissioners voted to hold on to the “Slush Fund” money for reserves (Sept. 18, 2026). Does anyone really think that they will not use these funds for pet projects above and beyond the planned school and building projects? My taxes went up over 40% the last few years and look to go up again in 2027. This just once again proves that it is not our money but their money. M. W. Torie Ocean City/Gulf Coast Florida
Community recognition for cat rescue efforts
Editor, When a kitten (AKA Froggy) was discovered trapped in an underground water pipe at a business near Ocean Pines on Friday, Sept. 25,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Town Cats responded immediately. Attempts were made but were unsuccessful. Saturday, continued efforts were made but again were unsuccessful. And then during the nor’easter on Sunday, Sept. 27, with heavy rain and strong winds, our community came together in an extraordinary display of compassion and teamwork. The precious kitten was named Froggy because next to him in the pipe was a little frog. We like to think they kept each other company. With the assistance from Town Cats, as well as concerned individuals, Worcester County Public Works personnel and their willingness to respond on a Sunday and work through the pouring rain, every effort was made to rescue the tiny kitten. Unfortunately, all efforts were unsuccessful that day. Sunday night, Susan Mohler from Town Cats put out a desperate plea on Facebook. She was bombarded with offers to help. So, first thing Monday morning, Sept. 28, Susan met all the heroes who were willing to help. The rescue required skill, specialized equipment and perseverance. After many hours of hard work, Froggy was eventually located in the pipe and carefully removed after being entrapped for over four days in the wet and cold without food and
water. Town Cats volunteers rushed Froggy to VCA in Berlin for emergency veterinary treatment. When Town Cats arrived at VCA, the doctor and staff were waiting at the door for their arrival. Sadly, despite every lifesaving effort, Froggy slipped into a coma and passed away. Even though the outcome was tragic, their actions embodied the best of our community spirit. This letter stands as a heartfelt acknowledgment of your compassion, teamwork and perseverance. Everyone’s dedication ensured a rescue effort that will not soon be forgotten. The following need to be recognized for their unselfish actions under difficult conditions and contribution to our community. The rescue would not have been possible without each and everyone’s help. TOWN CATS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Susan Mohler, President Cristine Aument Cheri Stambaugh Chris Smith Joanna Thomas Kate Schulz Elisabeth Scott VCA VETERINARY TEAM Dr. Ai Young and her team: Kelly, Brianna, Amanda, Rebecca Continued on Page 82
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Pictured are members of the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City at the annual year-inreview banquet. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
Kiwanis Club celebrates with yearly cookout (Oct. 9, 2026) Members of the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City gathered last week for a cookout at the home of a club member to celebrate another successful year of service to children, families and or-
ganizations throughout the local community. The informal gathering gave members an opportunity to relax, enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and a variety of dishes brought by fellow Kiwanians
while reflecting on the many accomplishments of the past year. Throughout the year, club members raised funds through a variety of
activities, including pancake breakfasts, bingo nights and concession sales at local events. The proceeds enSee CLUB Page 83
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 81 WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Dave Citron Tegan Rogers CONTRIBUTING CONTRACTORS Mark Odachowski — Royal Plus Electric Miles Deppi — RYT Plumbing Brad Rice — Atlantic Pumping Dennis Taylor — Atlantic Pumping
Perry Ross — Atlantic Pumping Bill Brittingham — Brittingham Construction Town Cats of Ocean City is accepting donations for its emergency fund to offset expenses for Froggy’s care. Please donate to this great charitable organization! Timothy Keane Samantha Miller Berlin
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OBITUARY WILLIAM “DOC” SCHULTZ Berlin William “Doc” Schultz died unexpectedly on July 13, surrounded by family, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. While his unexpected passing followed years of toughing out the effects of diabetes and cancer, Doc maintained his signature humor and stubborn resilience to the very end. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Schultz, and his William Schultz two older sisters. Doc leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years, Irene; his younger brother, Robert (and partner Laurent); and his three beloved children and their spouses, Kirsten (Aaron) Miller, Adam (Diana) Schultz, and Evan (Jillian) Schultz. He was a proud grand-
father to Olivia, Viviana, Tyler, Jacqueline Brink, and Julee Miller — not to mention a whole pack of adored furry grandbabies. Doc’s joyful energy will also be dearly missed by a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and countless friends who were lucky enough to be a part of his life. Born on Dec. 10, 1949, in Jersey City, Doc had a natural sense of adventure and curiosity. After graduating from Snyder High School, he earned his degree at Rutgers University, Newark, in 1971, and pursued further studies at Seton Hall University while dutifully serving in the Army National Guard. Driven by a lifelong passion for animal care, Doc took his studies global, graduating with honors from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Nainital, India, with his veterinary degree.
In 1982, Doc and Irene put down roots in Maryland, where he purchased the Berlin Animal Hospital and became a pillar of the community. Though he sold the practice in 2000 with grand plans to "retire," Doc quickly proved he was terrible at sitting still. Bounded by boredom and a devotion to animals, he spent years filling in for fellow vets across the Eastern Shore, practicing via Schultz Veterinary Services house calls, and offering vital care, spays, and neuters at the Wicomico Humane Society. Doc’s heart belonged to animals— with one strict, non-negotiable exception: snakes. Channeling his inner Indiana Jones, Doc was famous for loudly declaring, "I hate snakes!" Doc dabbled in everything from tending fruit trees, winemaking, and gardening to beekeeping, tilapia farming, and crafting legendary batches of pancakes. When he wasn't
masterminding his next hobby, Doc could be found reading books, cheering on the Shorebirds, catching football games, traveling for spring training camps, escaping to Atlantic City, or heading out on fishing trips. Above all, he loved sharing a great meal with friends—especially if it involved Indian food. Doc was a lifelong prankster who believed laughter was the best medicine. He delighted in pulling harmless jokes, brightening up any room he walked into, and reminding everyone around him to live by his favorite motto: "Have fun." A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ashore Hotel in Ocean City, on Saturday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made in Doc’s memory to the Wicomico Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, Md. 21804.
Club recognizes year’s donations Continued from Page 82 abled the club to provide financial support to numerous charitable organizations serving the community. Among the organizations receiving contributions were Diakonia, Believe in Tomorrow, The Atlantic Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters and local animal rescue organizations. The club also continued its longstanding commitment to education by awarding $26,500 in scholarships to local high school seniors. “These accomplishments are a direct result of the dedication and generosity of our members,” the club said. “Every breakfast served, bingo game organized and concession stand staffed helps make it possible for the Kiwanis Club to give back to our community.” Adding to the evening's festivities was club member and musician Tom Flanagan, who provided live entertainment as members celebrated together. The cookout also provided an opportunity for members to recognize and thank outgoing President Sarah Walker for her leadership throughout the past year. Under Walker's leadership, the club continued to expand its community involvement while raising funds to support children, families, students and local charitable organizations. Walker will officially turn over the Kiwanis gavel to incoming President Seth Thatcher. The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City welcomes community members who would like to make a difference while meeting neighbors, developing friendships and supporting worthwhile causes benefiting children and families in Worcester County. For more information about the club and its activities, visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
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by Steve Green ike most folks, my life involves a lot of juggling. The goal is balance between family, work, professional responsibilities, physical health and spiritual wellness. Some days the goal is not met, as work and professional duties win in a blowout. When this happens, I am usually riddled with guilt. Years ago, I recall missing one of Beckett’s lacrosse games in Salisbury because of a Berlin council meeting. He threw back a line I have used on him multiple times, “you need to get your priorities straight.” He was kidding and really cracked himself up. I heard the message loud and clear though. It’s why that same week I drove an hour to see a game in Frederica and left behind the mound of work that probably should not have waited. Though he only played a little bit, the ride home with him and his friend was certainly worth the ride. After a few minutes of immature banter, the boys eventually dived into their phones and air pods, and I had some downtime to think about the juggle of life. Regarding balancing her work career with raising kids, best-selling author Nora Roberts once said, “It's too damn hard to keep everything in the air, and that's a pressure we don't need to put on ourselves. And if you drop a plastic ball, it bounces, no harm done. If you drop a glass ball, it shatters, so you have to know which balls are glass and which are plastic and prioritize catching the glass ones.” Roberts was not literally referring to her children as balls in this case, of course. She was referring to the responsibilities in life that sometimes don’t get done or fall through in the thick of it all. There are times when everything
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of Fatherhood piles up and it’s impossible to manage it all. There must be prioritization, delegation and acceptance. The juggle applies to work and family and usually involves both with some other obligations. There are times when the plastic balls – the non-critical things - Roberts refers to fall. There was a time when I really sweated these sorts of situations. I still don’t like when I forget or can’t manage to meet the demands of a situation, but I have the perspective now to realize not everything is paramount even if my sons value it differently. A well-known essay called The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee from an unknown author unknown hit the right mark for me and reminds me to stay centered and keep the right perspective. When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and fills it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “YES”. The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table
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and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. “Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - God, family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions. Things, that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the things that matter like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else -- the small stuff.” he said. “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you...” he told them. “So... pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Worship with your family. Play with your children. Take your partner out to dinner. Spend time with good friends. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the dripping tap. Take care of the golf balls first -the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.” One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, “I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.” Please share this with other "Golf Balls." (The writer is the executive editor of OC Today-Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@octodaydispatch.com.)
Sandbars provide suitable surfing conditions in OC Beach replenishment likely to affect post-storm form By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Oct. 9, 2026) It looks like we got some sandbars back into the ocean water due to the recent heavy-duty nor’easter. Prior to this extreme weather, sandbars were only apparent in certain small areas of Ocean City. Sandbars or coral reefs or rock reefs are raised areas on the ocean floor and are necessary for surfable waves to break. It’s an ingredient in the formula needed for quality waves. In our area there are no coral or rock reefs. Hopefully, sand bars become our raised areas for the desired quality waves that surfers crave and are always looking for. All of our near-ocean bottom or floor is sand and is referred to as beach break. Generally speaking the sand is always moving due to ocean water movement, so sandbars are subject to constant change if only in a subtle manner. Beach replenishment greatly affects this natural flow of sand and is usually not good for sand-bar formation, but I realize the necessity of protecting Ocean City and the acquisition of funds and political maneuvering to do so. We haven’t had beach replenishment since 2021 but it’s scheduled to happen again this coming winter of 2026-2027. Hopefully sandbars and good waves will still be available. - Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City
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DECATUR PHOTOS OF THE WEEK Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team stayed perfect on the season with a 56-14 victory over Snow Hill last Thursday, improving to 5-0. At this point in the season, Decatur has outscored its opponents, 211 to 21. Decatur hits the road on Friday to take on Bennett on Friday. Above left, senior Jaxon Archer and junior Ethan Cronin celebrate an early score against Snow Hill. Archer set a school record in the game with six receptions for 239 yards and three touchdowns. Above right, junior Bryce Baker combined with teammates to shut down a Snow Hill rushing attempt.
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Stephen Decatur’s varsity boys soccer team defeated Mardela, 3-0, on Senior Night at home last week. Pictured above in action are, from left, junior Johnny Crossett; senior Cruz Henson; and senior Aiden Buchheit. Decatur is 8-1 on the season after blanking Easton, 3-0, on Wednesday at home.
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Decatur co-captain Gannon Eastlack was among the seniors celebrated on Senior Night last week at home. Above left, the All-Bayside defender is pictured with his family. Above right, Parkside handed Decatur its first loss of the season on Monday. Ram Bailey Watson, who scored the game’s only goal off a free kick, is pictured trying to escape the grasp of junior Lucas Ruppert.
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DECATUR PHOTOS OF THE WEEK PART II Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team has a season record of 7-3 after wins this week over Parkside and WiHi. Pictured during last month’s Morgan Message game against Queen Anne’s are senior Amari Purnell, top left; freshman Cayla Schulz, top middle; senior Becca Kemp, top right; freshman Corrine Schulz, above left; and Corrine Schulz celebrates with a teammate. Above right, Decatur varsity golfer Johnny LaViola was the match medalist (low nine-hole round of 37) at Tuesday’s Bayside South match at Green Hill. Decatur’s team remained unbeaten at the match with a team score of 163.
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