In MemoriamEditor:Last week Worcester County lost our patriarch of dentistry, Dr. Armand Hall. He passed away after practicing dentistry for almost 50 years in our community and left behind a legacy few doctors will ever obtain.I will always be inspired by his keen passion for our profession and his constant pursuit of advanced dental learning…. Read more »
A Pricey VacationEditor:We have been visiting Ocean City since 1991. We make two nice trips each spring and fall for two or three days.This last trip may be our last visit. As everyone knows, prices have been going up and up and we have hit our limit. Gas to get to OC didn’t kill us,… Read more »
OCPD Saga Continues Editor:And the saga of Ocean City Police Department continues … yet another court case resulting from the actions of Chief DiPino. I commend you for reporting on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission vs. Mayor and City Council of Ocean City case, which was a front page article in last week’s… Read more »
Leaders Failed with SlotsEditor:As I watched the news with the governor running all around the state telling everyone how important passing the slots legislation is, I can’t help but think how shameless our state demorcratic leadership is.During the last four years Mike Busch, Mike Miller and even then Mayor O’Malley worked hard against slots, telling… Read more »
Berlin Comp. Plan Meeting A StartEditor:Congratulations Berlin. Last Wednesday night, a standing room crowd of Berliners showed up for Berlin’s future. This second well-attended comprehensive plan meeting was designed to create a shared vision for Berlin. The town’s consultants got the ball rolling with the crowd broken into smaller groups with everyone given a chance… Read more »
Confession Doesn’t Tell Entire StoryEditor: Dea Parker was a longtime friend. She is now safe in the loving arms of her husband and away from Roberto Murillo, whose story has many holes. Common sense will tell you no one needs to go to their bedroom for a pen. If she was going to pay, she… Read more »
Let Voices Be HeardEditor:I’d like to encourage those citizens of Berlin who truly care about their town to attend the upcoming Comprehensive Plan community input meeting on April 30 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. If you are concerned that your town is becoming something other than what you want, that your taxes seem to… Read more »
Shame On Senate For Letting Bill DieEditor:Many members of the local service clubs worked long and hard for the inclusion of Worcester County in the state law that has allowed five slot machines in the service clubs on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This law has been in effect for the past 21 years and… Read more »
Four Ways To Resolve Fire Service DebateEditor:To resolve the organizational structure of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) when it comes to their service to the taxpayers and visitors to Ocean City, a number of parties are planning to meet at the Convention Center on April 14 and 15, 2008. Unfortunately, once again certain… Read more »
Thank You To OC’s FirefightersEditor:When I see a fire engine with its lights flashing and sirens blaring responding to a call, I immediately say a little prayer for the safety of the crew on board, which is exactly what I did Sunday, March 30. When I saw the smoke billowing into the sky as we… Read more »