Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight ventured into the proverbial lion’s den this week when she attended the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice’s town hall meeting, which was attended by about 40 people.“My goal was to be there to help people understand what is really going on in the city. The meeting was eye opening…. Read more »
Category: Opinions
Media Complaints Embraced, Defended
by Steven Green
The “local papers” were in the crosshairs this week, first at a community group’s gathering and then at the Ocean City Mayor and Council meeting.This may come as a surprise, but we embrace all feedback, and negative commentaries far outnumber the compliments. However, we also relish the opportunity afforded to us here to defend ourselves… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Reputation At Risk Editor: (The following letter was addressed to Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan.)On July 12, 2013, I submitted a letter to your attention, and my closing statement was an indirect question, which stated, “At this time, as voters and permanent residents, we would like to know what actions you are taking to address… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Arrogant OC Majority Editor:How very nice of our former City Manager and current City Councilman Dendis Dare to provide us with a basic civics lesson, thank you for the enlightenment.In his long career as city manager, Mr. Dare was front and center and major author of our city operating budget along with the majority factions… Read more »
Cultural Changes On Display All Over
by Steven Green
Is Ocean City changing? That’s a question many have been asking of late, and the obvious answer is yes.Ocean City is changing and so is Fenwick Island, Berlin, Millville, Salisbury, Ocean Pines and communities across the country. We are always in a state of flux and it has to do with society always in a… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Over the last month, a firestorm of controversy has embroiled the OC Car and Truck Show, which has been held at the Roland E. Powell Convention in June for the last 12 years. At the heart of the issue is the belief held by some business owners and elected officials that the show was one… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Support For Veto Editor:While I applaud the Mayor for refusing to sign the paid-parking ordinance, he now looks askance at those who continue to oppose this ill-advised legislation, questioning their motives, etc.The more direct approach of invoking his veto power would have effectively killed the ordinance since there were not enough votes to override his… Read more »
A Memorable Week
by Steven Green
One of the many unique aspects of Ocean City is that the community is a diverse bunch full of people from all walks of life and views, and it’s not just made up of residents, renters and businesses on the island of Ocean City.When local people are asked where they are from when away from… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
You know it was a crazy weekend in Ocean City when gun shots are fired and it’s not the lead story. The same goes for the gruesome boating accident involving alcohol and tubing. That was exactly the case last weekend. The plane crash simply overshadowed the other big events of the weekend.It has been remarkable… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
$50 Fee Outlandish Editor:Fifty dollars to park at the Inlet — have the city leaders lost their minds? Fifty dollars is an outrages amount for a day parking.To say it’s not for the revenue is political talk for we are trying to suck as much out of the visitors as we can. Wouldn’t $30 be… Read more »