OC Today-Dispatch AUGUST 28, 2026
STUBBORNLY LOCAL, EQUALLY INDEPENDENT
PRICELESS
How is biz in OC? Lighter crowds seen A series of interviews conducted this week reflect concerns from Ocean City operators across many industries. Speculation as to why tourism is down varies amid mounting reports of slow season — PAGE 3
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK PUGH
AWAY IT GOES Though the launch was from Cape Canaveral, Florida, many area residents, such as this photographer were able to clearly see the early-morning SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink launch off the coast on Tuesday morning.
Jeeps, hot air, seafood
For second time, court slaps county
Citing lack of reasoning and seemingly ignoring recommendation from This last weekend of August brings several special events to Ocean planning group, court City, including the 12th Annual OC Jeep Fest, which began Thursday; orders county to give the Summer Send Off event featuring hot air balloons; and a seafood another look at rezoning festival hosted at Northside Park. — SEE INSIDE FOR EVENT PREVIEWS request. — PAGE 20