Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson did not find many who shared his opposition to Maryland schools starting after Labor Day at this week’s Economic Development Committee. This was not unexpected, as the room was full of tourism people who have rallied around legislation mandating all school systems in Maryland return to post-holiday… Read more »
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Since special events are major economic drivers in Ocean City throughout the year, it’s good news that some new summer events with potential to grow are in the works.First, the Ocean Games event, planned for July 9, looks like it will have some broad appeal. In its first year in 2013, battling strong ocean currents… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
School closings for weather can be tricky business, and this week put those decisions in the spotlight once again.This is a passionate issue for many because it affects work routines and causes heartburn for many for kid coverage on the home front, particularly if both parents hold full-time jobs. Additionally, with Worcester and Wicomico counties… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The expected occurred this week when Ocean City Councilman Joe Mitrecic confirmed his intention to seek a seat on the Worcester County Board of Commissioners.Even before he lost his council seat in the 2010 election, Mitrecic had been considering the resort’s County Commissioner seat for his political future. That defeat in the 2010 election derailed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City could soon treat standup paddle boards (SUPs) like they do surf boards, and that would be the proper course.The town’s code currently restricts SUPs from the ocean because it views them as similar to kayaks and canoes. Many in the community maintain that’s not fair because it’s a misrepresentation. That clearly is true…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s that time of year to look into the crystal ball and make some predictions about the year ahead for the area. • After edging out Attorney General Doug Gansler in the June primary, Anthony Brown will be elected Maryland’s next governor in November. • Martin O’Malley will by year’s end have announced his intention… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s that time of year to take a look back and see how I fared with my predictions I made one year ago this week in this space. Typically, I don’t do so well, and this year was much of the same.On The MoneyThis time last year I wrote, “Ocean City will not promote from… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The Caroline Street Comfort Station and Stage has been a nightmare project, and City Engineer Terry McGean has been understandably putting lipstick on the proverbial pig for some time. There’s nothing wrong with that because nobody expects him to be blunt with the media about how horrible this process has been and particularly how disappointed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The political winds are blowing and it’s official election season is upon us. It’s actually been in full swing for some time, but once the holidays are over and the calendar flips to 2014, it’s going to be a mad sprint to the June 24 primary for many candidates. The biggest news this week was… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Some details were clarified in this week’s press conference regarding last week’s double fatal fire at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 3rd Street. However, the biggest question looks like it will remain unanswered forever. Why? Ocean City Police Captain Mike Colbert touched on that topic in his comments at the presser. Ever… Read more »