The American Pit Bull Terrier has been in the news of late, and, as is typically the case with this breed of dog, it’s been largely negative and riddled with misconceptions and generalizations.We all know the story by now. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and others have been charged with organizing fights between pit bulls… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
About The Author: Steven Green
Things I Like
Beach weddingsPeople who type fast without looking at the keysReading on the beach The “Show Us Your Shots” photos on our websiteMaking par on the first holeA sunrise over a cornfieldRemembering how Len Bias played basketballThe Marina Deck’s breadOld Saturday Night Live episodesNo backups at the bank drive-thruCold watermelon on a hot day
Monday, July 30 – More Infant Remains Found At Ocean City Home
OCEAN CITY – Although authorities are being guarded with information because the investigation is ongoing, police confirmed this morning the bodies of three more children have been found at an Ocean City home.No further information has been released on the children’s age, but at that same Sunset Avenue home police discovered a dead premature baby… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Fact: A Fruitland man died this week in the ocean trying to rescue his two sons reportedly caught in a rip current near the Inlet after the Ocean City Beach Patrol went off duty.Opinion: This is a heartbreaking story for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact it’s easily preventable…. Read more »
Things I Like
When locals win money in the big fishing tournaments Eating at the Greek Festival Finding a surprise in the mail When people call and say we should not print this or that Sunflowers in a front yard Cooler air after a big storm How the beach patrol deals with lost kids Sleeping through a thunderstorm… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Let’s take a look inside some numbers I came across this week with local relevance as well as elsewhere:– 71 million: The value in dollars of a four-year advertising contract approved by the Board of Public Works last week for the Maryland Lottery. This struck a chord among tourism officials across Maryland because the deal… Read more »
The Little Lady With A Lot Of Clout
A local environmental legend passed away this week. There are many words to describe the contributions of Ilia Fehrer, but the one we like the most is leader. There are many different ways to lead. Some do it vocally, some are quiet and some don’t even realize they are subconsciously doing it with just their… Read more »
Things I Like
Getting out of bed before the alarm sounds Eating lunch in a wet bathing suit The ice cream at Chesapeake Bay Farms Assateague on a summer morning Getting corn on the cob at the farmers markets Everything at Smoker’s Waking up cold in the middle of the night A house with a flagpole in the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s official: Ocean City is cursed when it comes to the fireworks. Three years in a row, the Fourth has been a nightmare for resort officials as it was confirmed once again everything can be prepared for except the weather. In 2005, a mysterious haze lingered over the town and ruined the fireworks. The fireworks… Read more »
What Others Are Saying
Editor:Maryland tourism professionals from both the public and private sectors need to focus on convincing our fellow citizens and our elected officials on the merits of supporting tourism in Maryland. Making the case for Worcester County and Ocean City is particularly important given the fact tourism is the dominant industry in Worcester County and even… Read more »