The denial of a utility scale solar project on part of farm in Snow Hill by the Worcester County Commissioners is puzzling and concerning.On the agenda Tuesday was a 7.54-megawatt solar project proposed for 28 acres of a 103-acre farm in a rural part of the county. Putting aside the lack of appropriate reasoning outlined… Read more »
Category: Editorial
Halloween Epitomizes Small Town Charm
On the power of collaboration for a cause, Helen Keller said, “Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much.”The famous saying comes to mind when reflecting on Halloween in Berlin.Trick-or-treating is not an official town event, but it’s become one of the biggest annual draws for Berlin over the years. Some… Read more »
Concerns Require Immediate Meetings
The tough talk between the Worcester County Board of Education and the State’s Attorney and Sheriff’s Office has reached alarming levels. As a media institution closely following the situation on a weekly basis, we have a solid grasp on the back-and-forth statements and complaints being aired. The public, however, must be worried. Parents of students,… Read more »
Pride, Fairness At Play With Buckingham
Stuck in limbo amid the politics and the letters, comments, social media posts and statements issued this week are the people inside Buckingham Elementary School.This is a proud school. The pride can be seen in the community supporting it each day. For instance, a local church recently sent over a month’s span letters of support… Read more »
Authorities Sound Alarm On School Safety
The blunt talk included in the letter to the Worcester County Board of Education from State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli should be concerning.The letter was a call for change in the way the school system handles behavior and the reporting of incidents as well as a general order to the school board… Read more »
Music Festival Merits Optimism
Whenever a new event or endeavor is undertaken, like one of Oceans Calling Festival’s magnitude, there are bound to be concerns and issues. It’s natural for people to be cautious and even skeptical about something new, especially when as public and influential as a concert festival with a major practical impact on the downtown area…. Read more »
Special Event Zone Achieved OC’s Goal
For many years, as recently as 2020, this weekend in Ocean City was marred by an outlier group of vehicle enthusiasts intent on wreaking havoc on the roads of Ocean City. Over the last three years, the non-event – called a pop-up rally — has trickled to nothing.We think if another year goes by –… Read more »
9/11 Best Remembered Through First Responders
On Sept. 11, 2001, the New York Fire Department lost 343 firefighters/paramedics – about half of its entire fleet of personnel.Last Sunday, “60 Minutes” featured the NYFD interviewing the men and women who were on the ground and responded to the twin towers site the morning 22 years ago. The piece, which is worth a… Read more »
Heroes In Red Deserve A Salute
Over Labor Day weekend, there were 34 lifeguard stands and 15 four-wheel quads covering 10 miles of beach in Ocean City. This is not unusual for this time of year because of seasonal staffing issues. What was unique about this holiday weekend was the hot and humid weather as well as strong ocean currents from… Read more »
School Behavior Crackdown A Must
With students returning to school next week throughout Worcester County, parents need to be aware of a tougher approach to discipline by law enforcement.During the school year, it’s common in most school systems to hear of serious and concerning behaviors by students. Worcester County is no different, and there are serious incidents that occur occasionally,… Read more »