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Category: Between The Lines

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 21, 2022

Oct 20,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 21, 2022

Two deaths hit the Worcester County community hard this week. Though the two individuals who died two days apart had no direct connection, their deaths impacted thousands near and far.First, Rhonda Walsh, a teacher in Worcester County Public Schools for 22 years, most recently Berlin Intermediate, died after an extended sarcoma cancer battle. Walsh leaves… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 14, 2022

Oct 13,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 14, 2022

The community should be proud of Stephen Decatur High School, especially the parents of current students who voted a senior with Autism and a grim prognosis as Homecoming king and a 5-year-old girl battling an aggressive brain tumor as honorary Homecoming princess.Homecoming weekend is always special for Decatur. The weekend got underway with a thrilling… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 7, 2022

Oct 06,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 7, 2022

As soon as talk of a game changing concert festival began in Ocean City, there was tremendous excitement. I admit to initial skepticism about the concept of the Oceans Calling Festival until I researched the C3 Presents company, which was to handle booking of the bands. It was clear this event was going to be… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 30, 2022

Sep 29,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 30, 2022

Gavin Knupp’s death in a horrific hit-and-run in July continues to occupy the attention of many. The prevailing concern is whether justice, or at least something resembling it, will be served.Time will tell what justice looks like in this specific case, and the worry for many is justice will not be the reality because of… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 23, 2022

Sep 22,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 23, 2022

It’s natural for there to be logistical concerns about next weekend’s first-ever Oceans Calling Festival. It’s certainly one of the largest special events Ocean City has ever hosted, but its unique nature as far as its schedule of events creates some interesting challenges.The chief concern is how 10,000 to 15,000 leaving the festival grounds on… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 16, 2022

Sep 15,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 16, 2022

For now, the votes are there to extend the purchase contract between the Worcester County Commissioners and the private property owner for the eventual development of a sports complex. The extension, set for discussion at next week’s meeting in Snow Hill, will allow the county more time to slow its roll on this project and… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 9, 2022

Sep 08,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 9, 2022

The People for Fiscal Responsibility – the group that spearheaded the petition effort on the planned sports complex west of the Stephen Decatur High School – is asking the county for clarity.In a letter to county Attorney Roscoe Leslie with copies to all seven Worcester County Commissioners and Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young, Vince Gisriel,… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 2, 2022

Sep 01,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 2, 2022

There seems to be some confusion over short-term rentals in Berlin. At last week’s meeting, Berlin Councilman Jay Knerr expressed concerns about the ordinance that was passed earlier this year. After it was approved in the spring, an “error” was later discovered and an amendment to the ordinance was needed. Language needed to be added… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 26, 2022

Aug 25,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 26, 2022

Though it might not have been the case, the internal promotion of Mary Bohlen to the town administrator post seemed planned. Four months ago, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood retired from the post despite having one year left on his contract. He was willing to stay on the job until the budget process wrapped, but Mayor… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 12, 2022

Aug 11,2022 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 12, 2022

Last week’s news with the sports complex created much confusion. One reader surmised the project was dead as a result of what was reported. This would be wrong, but the misperception is understandable because of the November referendum on the sports complex and the fact the Worcester County Commissioners opted last week to remove the… Read more »

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