As I stood amid 300 people during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center on Wednesday, I couldn’t help but be reminded how truly generous the community is here. It’s almost to the point that’s cliché, but it can’t be overstated in my opinion.Truth be told, this… Read more »
It’s always challenging getting a read on business success in Ocean City, but it was especially so last weekend. Generally speaking, which I know is dangerous territory, it appears business hopes for last weekend were not met, as many expected last weekend to bring a major Fourth of July holiday boost to the area.The good… Read more »
When I first heard about a local couple featured in the same obituary, the cynic in me figured it was not real. After a quick search, I found it, and I thought I would share the story.Funeral services were held this week for Gene and Mary Gray Bunting, who met in elementary school and have… Read more »
For years, many Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies have worked off-duty security details at local bars in the summer months as a means to increase their pay.It’s become such a popular thing a Memorandum of Understanding was created two years ago between the county and three resort businesses – Seacrets, the Casino at Ocean Downs and… Read more »
Last Saturday’s rainfall and subsequent flooding deserved the attention it got at this week’s Ocean City Mayor and Council meeting. Although the totals aren’t exactly verified, it appears areas of Ocean City received multiple inches of rain within a short period of time. In fact, according to City Hall, Ocean City received about seven inches… Read more »
There is much weighing on Ocean City’s current petition for declaratory judgment against Worcester County seeking judicial relief on the tax differential issue. It could be months before a decision is rendered.First, there is a tremendous amount of money – as much as $10 million in some reports — on the line for the county… Read more »
It’s disturbing to see the severity of the scheduling problems within the Ocean City Fire Department.There appears to be a lot of attention being given to the issues, but there’s no easy answer at this point to address the fact many shifts – more than 300 in July and August at this point – are… Read more »
Last weekend was not a true test of whether the approved changes were a success over Cruisin weekend. The torrential rains Thursday and Friday resulted in much smaller crowds and events, including burnout and racing activities in Delmarva, having to be cancelled. While police were busy, there was a major reduction in service calls –… Read more »
There are several options on the table for Ocean City when considering a possible painting of the reconstructed 64th Street water tower. Officials could simply go with the color blue with a town logo, another beach ball design similar to downtown or a golf ball with tee design aimed at promoting the town-owned Eagle’s Landing… Read more »
Enough is enough with Ocean City’s attempts to regulate street performers on the Boardwalk.The city must accept what it wants with the buskers is simply not constitutional in the eyes of federal judges. The only means Ocean City has as far as limiting the performers’ locations is directly connected to public safety, according to U.S…. Read more »