It’s only been a little more than a month since the Ocean City Air Show came and went, but planning has already begun for next year’s event. A date has been set. Actually the Mayor and Council approved the weekend of June 5-6, 2010 for next year’s third edition before this year’s show even took… Read more »
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Thoughts From the Publisher’s Desk
Although it’s not an election year, some early fundraising is currently taking place that will certainly shape the local political picture next year.Last month, a successful fundraiser for Delegate Jim Mathias was held at Seacrets and hosted by some prominent business owners in the resort area. The mere fact the event was held this far… Read more »
Thoughts From the Publisher’s Desk
It’s remarkable to me what goes on behind the scenes in Ocean City every night in preparation for the next summer day. Years ago, while dropping off recycling at the town’s Public Works facility, behind the police department on 65th Street, I was shocked to see an enormous pile of used beach chairs. It was… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
With a little luck, the weather will cooperate and allow the fireworks to go off as planned tomorrow night. It’s always quite the bummer when the fireworks have to be delayed or cancelled, both of which have happened in recent years in Ocean City. It’s disappointing for everyone involved including the city coffers, which shell… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Coastal Highway was the scene of another horrific accident this week. This time involving a recent college graduate, who was crossing on her bike from east to west against the light when a southbound box truck struck her. Whenever these types of tragedies occur, there’s a desire among many to address the situation on the… Read more »
Thoughts From the Publisher’s Desk
The scene on the Boardwalk for the Ocean City Air Show was unlike anything I have seen in our town. Mayor Rick Meehan said this week it was the largest “sustained” crowd he had ever seen on the Boardwalk. The view from atop the Harrison Group’s Quality Inn on 17th Street and the Boardwalk said… Read more »
Thoughts from the Publisher’s Desk
Worcester is the wealthiest county in Maryland. Those of us who call this county home understand this is a ridiculous claim. The unfortunate aspect is that’s how the state views it. That’s why the county has to fork over so much money for education, and it could be why taxes will soon be going up… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
After months of relief, that nauseating feeling so common last summer is starting to resurface at the gasoline pump. According to the folks at AAA Mid-Atlantic, who track this sort of thing, the average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline as of June 1 was $2.45, a 55-percent increase since the start of the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
An Open Letter To High School GraduatesDear Graduates,Congratulations to you all. By now, you have walked across the stage, before your classmates, teachers, administrators and family, shook hands with a figure of authority and received your high school diploma.This much is certain – a major milestone in your life has been achieved and you should… Read more »
Thoughts from the Publisher’s Desk
It’s a good thing people love to come to Ocean City for Cruisin’ weekend. What’s unfortunate is every year they arrive in town they find some kind of new construction project to fight. Sooner or later, these folks are going to stop putting their heads in local beds if they find showing off their hot… Read more »