Although they would be largely symbolic, Ocean City is right to at least hold a dialogue about installing some “no profanity please” signs along the Boardwalk.The issue here is it will merely be a suggestion and will not hold any enforcement capabilities most likely, and there is no point to posting the signs if nothing… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Year-Round Discussion Raises Valid Points
Ocean City is not a year-round resort because it’s not a destination point 12 months out of the year. That’s the simple answer to a citizen’s question posed to the Mayor and Council this week.At this week’s government meeting, Tony Christ of the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice Group requested the opportunity to poll… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City could soon treat standup paddle boards (SUPs) like they do surf boards, and that would be the proper course.The town’s code currently restricts SUPs from the ocean because it views them as similar to kayaks and canoes. Many in the community maintain that’s not fair because it’s a misrepresentation. That clearly is true…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Dingwall Dinner A SuccessEditor:The Noel Community’s 16th Annual Dinner in loving memory of Father David Dingwall was a success.Over the past six weeks, there have been many tears and prayers. Our local community of individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups came together to provide the needed food and companionship on Christmas Day. With your support,… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s that time of year to look into the crystal ball and make some predictions about the year ahead for the area. • After edging out Attorney General Doug Gansler in the June primary, Anthony Brown will be elected Maryland’s next governor in November. • Martin O’Malley will by year’s end have announced his intention… Read more »
2013 A Period Full Of Tragedy For Local Area
Any sort of look back at 2013 would be incomplete without touching on the fact this year was arguably the most shockingly tragic on the local front in recent history. Of course, this is largely subjective and depends on the person or group recapping the year, but we believe this year certainly goes down as… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s that time of year to take a look back and see how I fared with my predictions I made one year ago this week in this space. Typically, I don’t do so well, and this year was much of the same.On The MoneyThis time last year I wrote, “Ocean City will not promote from… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Appreciation Expressed Editor: Once again, the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 had a successful Christmas Gala, held this year at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We greatly appreciate the beautiful decorations put up by Mr. Rick Fairbend of the Knights and his committees. The local businesses were very generous in donating to the event. We… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The Caroline Street Comfort Station and Stage has been a nightmare project, and City Engineer Terry McGean has been understandably putting lipstick on the proverbial pig for some time. There’s nothing wrong with that because nobody expects him to be blunt with the media about how horrible this process has been and particularly how disappointed… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Volunteering Rewarding Editor: As a volunteer at the Worcester County Humane Society I feel the need to inform the public that there are still many loving and hardworking volunteers and employees who love and take care of all the cats and dogs at the shelter seven days a week. All of us who are at… Read more »