Educational Article On Bats A Better Course Editor: I am writing in regards to the Worcester County Health Department’s article alerting readers of the danger of bats in their homes. While the intentions of the article mean well, the misrepresentation of the information will most likely conjure negative results. Bats seek different places for shelter… Read more »
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Although expected for some time, big state political news was made this week when Attorney General Doug Gansler officially announced his bid to be the next governor. He will square off in next June’s primary against Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to see who represents the state’s dominant party in November 2014. That will be… Read more »
Big Picture Approach Helps With Comfort Station
City Engineer Terry McGean must be tired of talking about the new Caroline Street Comfort Station project and saying the same thing over and over again. The project has been a black eye for the town. There is no question about that. Because the project got off to a rough start and was never able… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Even the most cynical among us would have to laud the success of this year’s pedestrian safety campaign in Ocean City. The statistics were reviewed this week, and they are nothing short of impressive. Overall, pedestrian accidents were down 39 percent in Ocean City. Identified problem areas also saw reductions, including 40th to 62nd streets… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Brown Box Theatre Production Enjoyed Editor: I wanted to compliment everyone involved with bringing the Brown Box Theatre’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Northside Park last Saturday. We went not sure what to expect and our expectations were lowered when we saw the portable stage and informal setting. But we ended up having… Read more »
New Public Safety Programs Need Promoting
After what took place in the resort over the last four months, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is doing exactly what it needs to do as a reaction to this summer. While there is much debate over the calls for service figures being reported and whether they indicate crime is truly down in Ocean… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It was refreshing to hear Ocean City will be seeking more tall ships and attractions like it to visit the area in the future. It’s certainly a worthwhile effort for the town’s special events discussion to undertake in the coming months based off the tremendous popularity of the El Galeon’s recent two-week visit. Bringing more… Read more »
Out With The Old – Usually A Positive – In The Long Run
It’s always with mixed emotions to see an old, rundown motel torn down with plans to replace it with a modern franchise hotel. That’s what is currently happening on 32nd Street as the old Ocean Voyager Motel, a two-story facility known as the Yankee Clipper previously, was demolished and the site is currently being cleared… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Cleaning Acknowledged Editor: I would like to thank the men and women who clean the sand, Boardwalk and streets of Ocean City every day. ‘They do a fantastic job. We have been going to Ocean City for the past 34 years. They start cleaning the beach when the people are off. I walk the boards… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Tall Ship Appreciated Editor: Kudos to the mayor of Ocean City, Ocean City Council and sponsor Bryan Lilley for pulling off an almost impossible feat of getting the Spanish El Galeon Andalucia to dock in Ocean City for almost two weeks. My husband and I took the tour on Monday, Aug. 26. We have lived… Read more »