Although last month’s primary election attracted just one in five voters to the polls, it was nonetheless a historic one in Worcester County.For the first time in anyone’s memory, two candidates were deadlocked after all the votes were counted and ratified. Since there was no precedent for guidance, nobody essentially knew what to do, including… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City is in the crosshairs of a robust political debate and it’s not fair at all.As a result of Congressman Andy Harris’ amendment to a House budget bill that would overturn Washington D.C.’s marijuana decriminalization law, Mayor Vincent C. Gray, who last week lost in a primary election, and an activist group are encouraging… Read more »
Holding Off On Fireworks Wise
On Wednesday afternoon, in response to numerous inquiries, the Town of Ocean City announced it was rescheduling the planned Fourth of July fireworks downtown and at Northside Park. On Thursday morning, the Ocean Pines Association followed with an announcement to reschedule holiday festivities for Saturday and Sunday.Due to weather concerns and the fact the fireworks… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Restaurant ThankedEditor:Primary Day is over and we want to congratulate all the candidates for taking part in one of the most significant privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in this country.The day is long. Not only for the candidates who seek approval from their fellow citizens but for the election judges who work the polls at… Read more »
Boardwalk Review Best Before Decision
There has been a significant amount of discussion in Ocean City this year regarding the possibility of allowing three-wheeled electronic vehicles, known as Trikkes, to be rented on the Boardwalk.Currently, after several meetings, the Ocean City Police Commission is withholding an opinion until a comprehensive review of the Boardwalk is conducted. The review is slated… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Flag Day BringsCall For ChangesEditor:On June 14, Flag Day, I observed on TV the proper retirement of an American Flag. The flag was neatly folded and then ceremoniously burned while the Honor Guard stood at attention.Observing this ceremony I remembered a time in my life, after I had joined the Navy in 1956, in Boot Camp…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
This week’s primary election was an important one on several fronts. Here are some thoughts:Of the 31,792 registered voters in Worcester, 20.21%, or 6,424 people, turned out to vote in the gubernatorial primary. It was the same percentage turnout in Wicomico where 9,483 people voted out of the 46,922 eligible.Heading into this week’s primary, concerns… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
People are different now, and it has a lot to do with the varying value system learned through life. Over the last several summers, there have been a lot of private discussions about the changing socio-economic profile of Ocean City visitors. It’s concerning to many business owners, residents and secondary homeowners.I have been spending a… Read more »
Support, Not Doubt, For OC Beach Patrol
Two people have died in the ocean so far this summer while the Ocean City Beach Patrol was on duty, making the 2014 season the first since 2007 when a drowning has occurred when lifeguards were in the stands.Historically, most drowning incidents in the summer occur before or after the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP)… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
New Election DistrictsPoliticizes EducationEditor:Recently, unfortunate events have been happening in Worcester County school board elections. Because school board members in Worcester must be elected according to commissioner election districts, there has always been the possibility that candidates who have no involvement in the community schools within those election districts could be elected to represent them…. Read more »