Not every week is fun in the news business, but this week was especially so because it featured several compelling and memorable stories. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from this week in my opinion:•Jess Rutherford will never forget the summer of 2015 and it’s not even half over yet.Rutherford and her friends… Read more »
Never have I seen anything like the crowd and traffic factor last Saturday in and around Ocean City for the Air Show. The only thing that comes close is when the 4th of July falls on a Saturday and the weather is perfect.A few sights I had never seen before, and having called this area… Read more »
Although there are some formalities left in the process that could change the details, the agreement being floated to get Worcester County school system employees some more money is a concerning one.My sources indicate the tentative agreement that will come before the Worcester County Board of Education next week will involve the elimination of 32… Read more »
The difference this year compared to last year is the major critics of Cruisin are not satisfied simply expressing their concerns through letters to the editor and social media posts the week after the event. They came before the Ocean City Mayor and Council this week to hammer home their outrage and let their elected… Read more »
How many current and experienced Worcester County teachers have left because of pay concerns? How many are now seeking work elsewhere after the county’s most recent decision? Those are the questions that should matter the most to the Worcester County Commissioners and the Board of Education.It looks like this year’s budget is a done deal…. Read more »
The unruly and unsafe atmosphere that has dominated Cruisin weekend in recent years must be addressed in some fashion, but the reality is impact changes will prove difficult. The key here is bringing some sense of control to the mayhem because currently the weekend has spiraled into craziness.There has to be some way to reach… Read more »
The season is underway in Ocean City. For the last several years, Cruisin weekend has signaled the start of the peak tourism season in Ocean City and that should be no different this year. Early indications, such as building traffic all week and an excellent weather forecast, are this weekend will see huge crowds.Back-to-back Cruisin… Read more »
If this week’s discussion about the budget in Ocean City is any indication, it doesn’t appear relations are improving between the city and Worcester County.Former Ocean City Councilman Vince Gisriel and fellow detractors seemed to strike a nerve among Ocean City officials when questioning the budget at Monday’s meeting. Gisriel clearly annoyed a few council… Read more »
It would be wrong to call what Ocean City recently passed and goes into effect today a smoking ban on the beach. However, it would be right to call it a Boardwalk smoking ban.The new law restricts smoking to designated sites — marked by the ugly orange receptacles — on the beach. The new law,… Read more »
Worcester County has apparently been working on an informal strategic plan and a draft of it was released this week. The top five priorities listed were the following: Replace Showell Elementary School with a cost-effective and affordable structure. Review design guidelines and standards for commercial uses and U.S. Route 50 transportation corridor plan (tie for… Read more »