A robust debate has ensued in some circles over whether last weekend’s planned “College Beach Takeover Week” was a hoax, a joke, a social media fabrication or traditional media sensationalism.It’s an intriguing discussion. Our conclusion is the planned event did take place, but on a much smaller level than it has in previous incarnations in… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers
Common Core NotBeyond QuestioningEditor:After listening to some of the candidates for Worcester County School Board, I was struck by a pervasive theme. Not all, but a majority, have resigned themselves to no longer even questioning Common Core. The audience was informed it is nothing more than a set of standards and not to worry, we… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
For good reason, the Route 50 repaving project has a lot of local motorists agitated. It’s the timing that has many scratching their heads, and it’s understandable to question why this project has to be completed in the summer months.The resurfacing project covers about five miles, from Herring Creek to Berlin’s Main Street. There actually… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The public gets its first crack at seeing “Ping Pong Summer” this weekend and most of the early reviews I have heard are positive. Comments like “cute,” “entertaining” and “funny” were common responses from those who attended last Friday’s private screening in Ocean City. From the trailers I have seen, I expect it to be… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Time To Get InformedEditor:On Wednesday, June 4, a forum was held at Berlin Intermediate School for the public to hear the Worcester County Board of Education (WCBOE) candidates’ views on certain topics. The WCBOE Candidates were invited to attend the forum, which the public was invited as well. The forum was led by Worcester County PTA… Read more »
Hope For The Best, Be Prepared For The Worst
There were mixed messages being delivered in recent weeks over the planned “College Beach Takeover Week,” scheduled to start yesterday and last through Sunday.There are the various law enforcement agencies, charged with maintaining peace and order, who have been preparing for this weekend over the last several weeks with special deployments and strategic initiatives. Ocean… Read more »
Ocean City’s Busy Season Surging Early
Since most mid-Atlantic schools are still in session, the success of the Memorial Day weekend on Ocean City’s businesses typically weighs entirely on the weather. There was nothing about last weekend that changes that belief, as Mother Nature cooperated and Ocean City was packed with most business being satisfied with the crowds and sales.According to… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
FEMA’s Map FlawedEditor:(The following letter was presented to the Ocean City Mayor and Council last month.)I am writing to ask your helpful input to FEMA on behalf of all the owners of the units of White Sands Village (occupying the oceanfront blocks of 143rd to 145th streets.). Over 25 years ago, the state legislatures north… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Whatever Ocean City decides to do in the future to encourage people to restrict their smoking to certain areas on the beach, one thing is for sure — the status quo does not do it.The cheap black smoking receptacles that were on the beach last weekend are not the answer. In fact, from what I… Read more »
Quick Action On Problem Products Warranted
While this week’s emergency ban on the sale of knives and laser pointers may seem abrupt to some, the fact is this was a long time coming and actually should have been in place already.Nonetheless, it was smart of the Ocean City Mayor and Council to get this law on the books prior to the… Read more »