If the economic relief initiatives outlined by Maryland and federal officials over the last two weeks sound too good to be true, it’s because they are.When the elected officials talk glowingly about all the state and country are going to help small businesses as well as citizens, it’s impossible not to be excited and optimistic…. Read more »

As a disclaimer, this is not a hard-hitting editorial criticizing a certain government’s direction or policy decision. We look forward to those critiques soon. In the meantime, this comes from this newspaper’s heart and in many ways is the exact opposite of what a newspaper editorial should represent. We don’t care. We need to work… Read more »

The hope with the reinvented special event zone legislation working through the Maryland General Assembly currently in Annapolis is local courtesy will win out.It’s what should have happened last year, but partisan whining over the previous year’s election results derailed it. In the 2018 election, the state’s Republicans went hard after sitting and ranking Democrats…. Read more »

The Town of Ocean City has too much money in reserves based on its own policy. The numbers confirm the town’s fund balance carries more money than the norm, but what to do with the excess dollars is the question.The majority of the Mayor and Council, armed with support from the city’s finance staff, favors… Read more »

Though the dialogue involving year-round residency remains speculative in nature, the ongoing frank discussions at City Hall remain productive.There are many different reasons why people choose to not live in Ocean City. Some folks simply do not want to be subjected to the crowds and traffic of the hectic summer season as well as shoulder… Read more »

How to fund the Kirwan Commission’s recommendations to improve Maryland public school question continues to be the biggest issue in Annapolis for the General Assembly.A proposal to create new revenue by expanding the state’s sales tax was unveiled this week to raise the new revenue needed. We don’t believe the foolish plan deserves any attention… Read more »

The Ocean City Mayor and Council is not confident an event held in West Ocean City will bring enough business to Ocean City to merit $25,000 in funding support.The county is looking to land the Great Inflatable Race at a price tag of $65,000. The fun run features huge inflatables and will be located for… Read more »

What would happen if the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) started only answering emergency medical calls originating within municipal limits? Who would cover a majority of the West Ocean City service calls? It’s an unknown at this time.At a meeting this week, Ocean City officials told the Worcester County Commissioners the OCFD would only continue… Read more »

Over the course of five hours, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) should have heard enough concerns to warrant further examination of the proposed offshore wind turbines, specially their significant changes in height.The concept behind last week’s public hearing was to hear from the concerned citizens and government officials who requested a public hearing to… Read more »