Berlin Should Leave Farmers Market Alone

Berlin Should Leave Farmers Market Alone

Although there have been some considerable public relations hiccups in recent months, Berlin is still a hot, little town that people marvel over for its recent commercial renaissance, successful special events and wave of positive exposure.The town’s elected officials, the Chamber of Commerce, business owners and residents all deserve credit for this boom in credibility… Read more »

Berlin Community Unfairly Stuck In Middle

Berlin Community Unfairly Stuck In Middle

Oftentimes, rational people disagree. Sometimes, rational people disagree so much they become irrational.There seems to be a bit of this surfacing in an ongoing political squabble in Worcester County.In Berlin, the town and its recent fracture with the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) reached new heights this week when a last-minute election coup arose with the… Read more »

Time Is Now To Learn About Natural Gas

Time Is Now To Learn About Natural Gas

Natural gas is coming to Worcester County, and soon residents and businesses could have a decision to make.It’s a decision that should be welcomed by the lower shore community, but some education will most likely be needed before determining if it’s the right call for individual property owners.The general benefits of natural gas include it’s… Read more »

Thank Your Local Firefighter Often

Thank Your Local Firefighter Often

The only time the general public really gets a feel for what firefighters do on day-in and day-out basis is when a huge fire erupts.That was the case with the Bradley on the Bay blaze on Wednesday, and it was the case when the legendary Hooper’s fire took place over a decade ago as well… Read more »

Scunny McCusker’s Glory Will Live On Forever

Scunny McCusker’s Glory Will Live On Forever

The tragic accident that claimed the life of a popular former Ocean City local and Baltimore restaurateur sent shock waves through the communities on both sides of the Chesapeake this week with his friends both grieving his passage and celebrating his amazing life at the same time.Patrick M. “Scunny” McCusker died last Friday after colliding… Read more »

What Matters Most Here Is Public Safety

What Matters Most Here Is Public Safety

Berlin’s rolling tide of positive media exposure ebbed this week when the Mayor and Council yanked government funds from the long-esteemed Berlin Fire Company (BFC).Dating back to early this year, the BFC has been embroiled in controversy, largely surrounding allegations of in-house misbehavior by members toward each other and specific claims of harassment involving sexual… Read more »

Giving Funds To Movie A Risk Worth Taking

Giving Funds To Movie A Risk Worth Taking

With $200,000 in public funds secured, it now looks like all is lined up for filming of the independent movie “Ping-Pong Summer” to commence next month.This was not an easy decision for most and it’s understandable. A practical and conservative nature confirms government has no right spending public dollars on a private movie venture. However,… Read more »

OC Skateboarding Law Deserves Fresh Look

OC Skateboarding Law Deserves Fresh Look

The ban on skateboarding in Ocean City has always been perplexing and the grassroots movement underway currently may have better luck getting the city to change its current approach to skateboarding than it will with the surf beach rules.Nobody likes the current surf beach concept of two streets selected each day and the Inlet offered… Read more »