The old expression attributed to former naval officer Grace Murray Hopper goes, “It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.” This quote seems to apply in the case of the Lankford Hotel redevelopment project’s new deck that was constructed without a building permit and contrary to the approved site plan’s initial design. Along with… Read more »
Political Overreach Editor: All parents agree nothing is more important than our children, and a quality education is the first step to their economic prosperity. That’s why schools are the bedrock of this community. Last week, under the banner of “transparency” Commissioners voted 5-2 to underfund our schools. This attack on teachers, students, and families… Read more »
A major blame game is being played, and this is usually a contest with no winners. At this point in the discourse between the Worcester County Commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education, their messages are not important. What’s critical now is the present actions being taken and the future consequences for the students… Read more »
Disappointed By CountyEditor:It would be accurate to say I am disheartened by the final decision of the Worcester County Commissioners to fund the Board of Education (BOE) at the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) level which is approximately $4.4 million short of the FY24 request. The request, if fully granted, would have guaranteed that I, and all other BOE teachers, support staff, and… Read more »
With the sounds, sights and smells, the Boardwalk is a blow to the senses typically but in a good way. Everything comes together to represent summer in a beach town. Some of the sounds heard on the Boardwalk include the ringing of arcade games and shrieks from amusement rides. Some of the smells include salt… Read more »
Throughout this spring’s budget process involving the Worcester County Commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education, a takeaway for me has been how openly outspoken many educators have been. It’s a major change from previous years when teachers typically refrained from airing their views into the public arena. Safe to say those days are… Read more »
Congratulations to all the high school graduates. By now, you have walked across the stage, before your classmates, teachers, administrators and family, shook hands with a figure of authority and received your high school diploma. This much is certain — a major milestone in your life has been achieved and you should be proud of… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners’ decision to not give away the synthetic ice rink – purchased for about $70,000 in 2019 – turned out to be the right call. Once it was clear the majority of officials wanted to do away with the rink, there was some consternation among the commissioners whether the county should donate… Read more »
Of the two Cruisin events – one in the spring and the other in October – the May edition typically brings larger crowds than its fall counterpart. In years past, the spring Cruisin has also been the event with more trouble from non-event participants who in the past have come to Ocean City with its… Read more »
This week’s Stephen Decatur High School seniors’ parade had a bit of everything — from tears to laughs — as the Class of 2023 made its way south along the Boardwalk.What a joy it was to witness the sense of community on the Boardwalk as 350-plus Stephen Decatur High School graduates-to-be participated in a parade… Read more »