A big slots rally is planned for the Boardwalk tomorrow morning. A press release from the Stop Slots Maryland organization reports the event is a rally for the anti-slots movement in Maryland and timely because it’s about a week before the legislature is expected to convene for a special session. According to the press release,… Read more »
The results of a recent survey on tourism were much more of a confirmation of visitor preferences than a revelation. Nonetheless, the survey’s findings could go a long way toward identifying vacation trends. Some of the more interesting findings I thought were:— Of the 2,202 surveys received, the top reason why people said they would… Read more »
Fact: Governor Martin O’Malley wants a special session next month to discuss and later implement his proposed budget deficit plan, which includes a variety of tax increases and decreases.Opinion: What’s the rush? This $1.5 billion structural deficit did not occur over night and there needs to be more time to examine numbers that are speculative… Read more »
It’s been interesting to hear the general response to last week’s dismissal of all criminal charges against Christy Freeman. Last week in this space I wrote that “shock waves” reverberated through the community after word spread Freeman would not face any repercussions for keeping fetuses around her property after allegedly having “four miscarriages over a… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »