OC Today-Dispatch JANUARY 30, 2026
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Route 50 draw span work done Contractor completes maintenance work on bridge’s leaves ahead of storm and way ahead of schedule.— PAGE 4
Fire destroys family’s home PHOTO COURTESY OF DRISCOLL DRONES
The unofficial report on the bridge maintenance project is that State Highway Administration contractors used a crane to work on the draw span sections — or leaves — of the Route 50 bridge and didn’t have to raise and lock them into position to gain access.
Fire chief to be named Tues.
The Drew family planned to bring their newborn home from the hospital soon. But then their home was destroyed by fire.— PAGE 24
Ocean City Fire Department Acting Chief Josh Bunting retired from the city’s employ but then applied for the chief’s job. If he’s gets the post — and he’s one of 50-plus applicants — he’ll be able to draw his pension and his paycheck. City officials say they’ll announce their pick Tuesday — PAGE 12
Mailloux out early on good behavior Tyler Mailloux, who was serving 18 months for leaving the scene of an accident that claimed the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp in 2022, has been released from jail after getting credit for how he served his time. — PAGE 3
PHOTO COURTESY OF BERLIN FIRE COMPANY
Fire engulfs the home on Griffin Road.