Enforcement LackingEditor:I recently returned home from Ocean City, my first trip of three or four for the year.I visited from June 3-9. I stayed on the Boardwalk at the Holiday Inn on 17th Street. I was on the Boardwalk every night from the Inlet to 17th Street. I observed many police and safety officers throughout the Boardwalk,… Read more »
Grateful For Dog RescueEditor:We own a condo in Ocean City and were there Memorial Day weekend with our 1-year-old German Shephard. It was Seana’s first visit to OC. She is a very nervous dog. Unfortunately, when our security guard helped my husband open the lobby door, the dog was startled knocking my husband into the… Read more »
More Parking Meters Likely In Ocean CityEditor:It looks like we can never satisfy the Ocean City Council and Mayor’s appetite for taking more of our money. Their recent effort to justify the installation of additional parking meters on the ocean side of 11th to 33rd streets is the latest example of their craving for more… Read more »
Police Chief Thankful For Community SupportEditor:With the first motor event of 2018 behind us, I would like to thank our entire community for their support. A significant amount of time went into preparing for this past weekend and much of our efforts would not have been possible without the support of our residents and business… Read more »
County’s Arts Funding Cut DisappointingEditor:Last week at a budget hearing, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to discontinue funding to the Art League of Ocean City, thereby ending the public-private partnership that was established between The State of Maryland, Worcester County, the Town of Ocean City, and individual donors. This type of cooperation is rare, and… Read more »
10 Reasons To Sign Wind PetitionEditor:Here are the top 10 reasons why people should sign the petition recently sponsored by the Town of Ocean City and advertised in their news cycle. Wind power isn’t economically viable due to the inconstancy of the wind speed. Wind turbines require regular maintenance and repairs, which necessitate the ongoing… Read more »
Mailer Crosses LineEditor:The Maryland Republican Party recently disseminated a mailer accusing our State Senator Jim Mathias of supporting legislation that encouraged the use of opiates and other dangerous drugs.As is the case with most negative political advertising, this allegation is false and grossly misleading. Like many politicians, Senator Mathias’ opponent in the upcoming election, claimed… Read more »
Wind Power Not Worth Horizon DegradationEditor:This summer, as I stroll on the beach in the evening with my grandkids, I’ll tell them to take a good long look at the unspoiled eastern horizon. If the big wind companies have their way, that view may soon be sprinkled with many dozens of blinking red lights.I was taken… Read more »
A Visual DisgraceEditor:I wonder if the knuckle draggers at City Hall have had the pleasure of seeing how wonderful the skyline looks now that the new and improved light poles have been installed on Coastal Highway.The miss mosh of arms, some long, some short, some facing east, some facing west and one facing south is… Read more »
Visual Pollution UnacceptableEditor:We who live or visit Ocean City are blessed with the natural beauty of the ocean horizon. We want to continue to see that beauty without it being marred by ugly wind turbines by day and the unnatural glow of high-intensity flashing red aircraft warning lights by night. How many have considered how the horizon’s… Read more »
