The former Ocean City Health Club property just south of the Route 90 Bridge went to settlement at the end of last month. The bank-owned property, totaling about two acres of developable land, sold for $1.6 million after originally being listed for $2.25 million back in June of 2012, according to property records.The site is… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Voices From The Readers
Understanding AutismEditor:April is Autism Awareness Month. It is important to understand that Autism does not discriminate. It can happen in any family.Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting some of the most dedicated, patient and loving parents. I have also worked with many dedicated professionals that have been willing to “think outside the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Last week on these pages a portion of The Baltimore Sun’s recent editorial calling out Ocean City for not being progressive enough and outlawing smoking on the beach was printed.The opinion piece read in part, “The question is no longer whether tourist attractions are in danger of losing business if they ban smoking but whether… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Ban Smoking NowEditor:Now that Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island have smoking restrictive bans on its beaches and Bethany’s Boardwalk and soon to be implemented to the list in May is Rehoboth Beach, is it possible that Ocean City might be added to this list to show its support for no smoking on the boardwalk and or… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City hit a home run on several fronts last summer when it hosted a tall ship for the first time, and it makes good sense for the town to look to expand on that success for the upcoming season.Last year a tall ship was here for about two weeks and created a huge traditional… Read more »
An Inferior’s Letter To Mother Nature
Dear Mother Nature,You sure are a fickle you know what.Let’s take the last week as an example. For the most part, it was quite pleasant with temperatures reaching the upper-60s on Saturday during the annual Irish parade and festival in Ocean City. That was until Sunday evening when temperatures plummeted and rain turned to sleet… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Concerns Over BillEditor:Here we go again.The left wing Democrat party is trying to take my God-given rights away from me, or at least make it so hard for me to have my rights — the right to protect my family from harm. I’m talking about a bill they are trying to pass here in Maryland… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Thanks Dough RollerEditor:To Bill Gibbs and the staff of the Dough Roller, on behalf of St., Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and all whom we serve, please accept our sincerest gratitude for the generous fundraiser you sponsored on Sunday, March 9.You and your staff and management of The Dough Roller have blessed us with your generosity… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
I like the innovative approach the Indian River School District in southern Delaware took this week in dealing with an unusual amount of inclement weather days.Indian River schools have been closed seven days this winter due to snow. As a result, the school system decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes beginning Monday,… Read more »
Phased-In Hike Better For Cabs
A solid case was made this week supporting the need for an increase in the allowable taxi fare charged in Ocean City, but the proposed hike under consideration is too much too fast.Currently, and as has been the case since 2010, in Ocean City there is a $3.20 initial fare for customers plus $2.20 per… Read more »