Fatality Raises Questions About Highway Safety

WEST OCEAN CITY – Last weekend’s tragic accident involving a local teen hit by a car and killed while attempting to cross Route 50 has highlighted to need to follow through with a comprehensive transportation plan for the densely populated and heavily traveled corridor including the need for more sidewalks, crosswalks and other safety measures.Now,… Read more »

County Officials Face $327K Shortfall

SNOW HILL – No progress was made toward balancing the Worcester County budget Wednesday during a work session that saw none of the necessary $327,000  in cuts made.“You’ve either got to come up with additional revenues or additional cuts,” said county administrator Gerry Mason Wednesday.The County Commissioners face a less daunting task than originally projected,… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Research Shows Need For RestructuringEditor:Since last month’s sudden resignation of Mike Noah from the position of Director of Tourism and Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, there has been considerable discussion among the power elite of Ocean City about finding the right replacement for him. But the discussion has centered not on the… Read more »

Mortality Lessons Taught Early, Often

Mortality Lessons Taught Early, Often

It was disturbing to hear early reports on Saturday about a pedestrian being killed near the Route 50 Bridge leading into Ocean City. It became horrifying when it was revealed it was a teenager and to make matters worse it was a local, a sophomore at Stephen Decatur High School from a respected local family.Local… Read more »