Shock waves went through the community on Wednesday when accused baby killer Christy Freeman was cleared of all wrongdoing and released from jail because the Medical Examiner’s Office could not confirm “life” in the fetus recovered in 2004. However, it was no surprise to me as my sources have said all along the case was… Read more »
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
After spending much time on the Boardwalk in recent weeks, I have one overwhelming observance – Ocean City is hosting a tremendous of day-trippers. That’s a general statement, but it’s impossible to quantify precisely. It’s a common sight these days on the Boardwalk, especially around the Inlet, to see families, typically lugging a day’s worth… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Let me be clear – I have a tremendous amount of respect for teachers, and that’s why I am happy that being employed as one in Worcester County is not a bad gig. While surely many will contend they are still underpaid considering the tremendous role they play in the lives of children, there is… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The scene under the Wicomico Street Pier in Ocean City has not changed much this summer. During the off-season, with an eye on public safety and health, the town decided to build a dune under the western end of the pier, to dedicate an area for vehicle passage and to place additional trashcans around it…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Around our office in Berlin, the weekly “Cops and Courts” section is often referred to as this paper’s version of the “comics.” One story this week helps to explain why. There are some stories you just could not fabricate if you tried, and this week the one about a 33-year-old man getting naked and trying… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The local version of “No Slots In Maryland” campaign was stepped up a notch this week to time with the Maryland Association of Counties convention. On Monday, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association issued a press release reiterating its stance on the issue with businessmen Buddy Jenkins of Jolly Roger fame and Dr. Lenny Berger, known… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Christy Freeman admitted to police last week she delivered at least one baby on a toilet and let it drown before wrapping it in a blanket and concealing it. The case would seem to be a slam dunk at this point for the prosecution, but it would seem logical any defense attorney will at some… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
What a week it was in Ocean City. Here’s a look at some odds and ends I observed regarding the Christy Freeman case:– At one point on Monday afternoon, Fox News, CNN, Headline News and MSNBC were each broadcasting live from Ocean City. On Tuesday morning, at my local news stand, the USA Today, Baltimore… 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 »
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 »
