I did not believe it until it arrived. For months, talk of rebate checks from the federal government for Americans filing a 2007 tax return has ensued, but the cynic in me refused to believe the money would ever arrive. However, there was $1,200 deposited into my account two weeks ago. The fed views the… Read more »
Category: Between The Lines
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
It looks like the Route 50 Bridge resurfacing project will be completely finished before the Cruisin’ event kicks off on Thursday. As a matter of fact, one of the newly paved westbound lanes was opened for traffic earlier this week. This is good news because these 5,000 or so classic car fanatics deserve a year… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
With the summer around the corner and most in the local business community simply hoping for the best this season, Ocean City got some much-needed timely exposure. In last Friday’s USA Today, Ocean City was mentioned under a story headlined ‘cheap tricks, money-saving tips for summer getaways both near and far’. The story was broken… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
Considering the narrow lanes on the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge, also known as the Route 50 Bridge, it’s a wonder there have not been a rash of accidents or at least busted rearview mirrors. Although no serious accidents have been reported as a result of the construction, one incident reported in this week’s “Cops and… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
“Everything is going up”. It’s a common phrase these days as the cost of just about any factor of life and business is going through the roof, causing me to jump squarely on top of the soapbox today. There’s the everyday increases felt at the grocery store and gas station as well as the energy… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
Fact: Some folks around town are suggesting last month’s Boardwalk fire will serve the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company well in getting what it wants out of the city when they meet next week to deliberate over the future of fire service in the municipality.Opinion: All the firefighters involved are to be commended for their… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
What a scene it was at the Boardwalk fire last Sunday. The nine-alarm fire attracted fire companies from all around the region, more than 20 in total, as well as hundreds of gawkers watching the firefighters – both paid and volunteer, for what it’s worth – try to contain the blaze to the Dough Roller… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
When I first heard Brice and Shirley Phillips were being recognized as the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Citizens of the Year next month, I figured the chamber decided the couple was so special they deserved the award twice. After all, of course, they must have been recognized already with the award. However, it… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
While trying to make some room on my bookshelves recently for some old bound editions of the “Resorter”, I came across a copy of “The Harper Book of Quotations” and became infatuated with some of the passages. Here’s a look at some of the quotes I may or may not be thinking about while I… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
Let’s take a look inside some numbers that have been in the news recently:· 70: Approximate number of former New York City subway cars that the Ocean City Reef Foundation has raised enough money to purchase so far. The end goal is to sink about 600 of the cars off the coast of Ocean City… Read more »