OC Today-Dispatch APRIL 18, 2025
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Former OCPD’s Ray Austin gets nod as new chief Ray Austin, who began his law enforcement career as an Ocean City seasonal officer, comes back after his retirement to lead the department. — PAGE 16
New Police Chief Ray Austin
Phil Cropper top teacher Phil Cropper’s work with culinary students at Worcester Technical High School earns him Worcester County Teacher of the Year honors.— PAGE 76
Would-be weed shop appeals Property owner challenges zoning ordinance that would prevent a tenant from HIGHWIRE ACT Workers with a utility contractor for Delmarva Power make reliability upgrades to equipment on Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City Monday afternoon. The work, which included the replacement opening a cannabis dispensary on of a transformer, is part of the company’s regular maintenance program. Philadelphia Avenue.— PAGE 10 STEWART DOBSON/OC TODAY-DISPATCH