Sincerity – it’s the word that comes to mind when I reflected on Mike Beatty’s passing this week. He was a genuinely nice guy who always had a kind word to share. It was this authenticity merged with a fun, entertaining light-hearted personality that resonated with people. It’s impactful when Ocean City loses these types… Read more »
Category: Between The Lines
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 10, 2022
Though no attendance numbers were made available this week, there appeared to be strong support for last weekend’s first bull riding event in Ocean City.Personal observations and discussions with attendees tell us the event was far over 70% occupancy for each of the three shows on Friday-Sunday. Friday appeared to be locals’ night, while Saturday… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 3, 2022
Over the last two weeks, hundreds of local high school students graduated from local public and private schools. The Class of 2022 has truly endured more than any group of graduates in recent history. It’s worth considering what exactly has taken place during their high school years.The students’ sophomore year was essentially ended by a… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 27, 2022
The pandemic brought many unfortunate realities with it, but there have been some silver linings. Chief among these positives in my mind is a new perspective to not take anything for granted. The grind of the pandemic remains memorable to everyone, resulting in a new appreciation for the good times because COVID-19 hung a doubt… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 20, 2022
Time will tell whether Snow Hill is making the right move investing $193,000 into repairs for the Black-Eyed Susan riverboat to make it a stationary restaurant this summer on the Pocomoke River. Approximately $600,000 in repairs to the hull, hydraulics system and paddlewheel frame were estimated as the original cost to get the boat back… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 13, 2022
Though it appears to be a divisive issue for Berlin, the Worcester County Commissioners did include in Berlin’s annual grant $122,000 for a potential Flower Street roundabout. Before approving the money, which will provide the town with half of the estimated funds to design and study the project, the commissioners briefly discussed the roundabout’s possibility.It… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 6, 2022
The general public’s consternation is understandable over a wild horse having to be relocated from Assateague Island due to becoming, “increasingly aggressive towards park visitors and staff when pursuing human food or when park staff attempted to redirect him or his band away from crowded visitor use areas such as campgrounds and parking areas but… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 29, 2022
Ocean City has experienced success through the model of providing early seed dollars to help get new special events up and running. The latest being the Professional Bull Riding event with town officials agreeing this week to provide $75,000 in advance support in exchange for a ticket revenue sharing plan. The dollars are needed as… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 22, 2022
It’s a shame to see Administrator Jeff Fleetwood leave Berlin. He made it clear this week he is retiring by his own volition. He is ready to move on and grateful for the almost 13 years he spent in Berlin.Fleetwood had the respect of the citizens and most elected officials as well as his work… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 15, 2022
As a long-time travel sports parent, I believe in a sports complex’s success and viability in northern Worcester County. Many weekends have been spent in the Lancaster, Pa., Baltimore and Virginia Beach for large tournaments. Dozens of Sundays have also been spent traveling to the western shore to participate in higher competition sports leagues. Sports… Read more »