It’s truly a miracle more people are not killed on Coastal Highway and other Ocean City roadways every year.Around here, anytime an individual is fatally injured it’s a big deal. Even serious injuries are considered significant and make headlines and lead newscasts, but the reality is bad news could and probably should be much more… Read more »
Governor Preoccupied By National Aspirations Editor:Recently our absentee Governor, who has been spending more time running around the country campaigning than here at home running the state, made an interesting speech in New Hampshire.In the beginning of the speech, he stated that every time Democrats were to mention something negative for the next seven months… Read more »
In issuing a 10-day business license suspension, which begins today, enough is enough seemed to be Ocean City’s message to the businesses that knowingly and blatantly violated the town’s synthetic drug ordinance.After hearing word the stores Cool Topics and New York New York were selling drug paraphernalia and synthetic drugs on the Boardwalk, contrary to… Read more »
It was difficult not to get upset this week driving eastbound on Route 50 when several miles of the highway was milled for a resurfacing project.As my steering wheel throbbed in my hands, I found myself shaking my head, which was involuntary due to the road’s surface, over the timing of this project, which resulted… Read more »
License Fee Outrageous Editor:I became a resident of the State of Maryland when I moved to Ocean City and registered my 2003 Hyundai Accent accordingly and paid the $50 fee for personalized license plates. (I opted to have the exact same plate number that I had in a different state for over 20 years).Last week, much… Read more »
Street performers are here to stay in Ocean City, but they don’t have to be inconsiderate imbeciles about it.Armed with vindication from the courts, street performers, also known as buskers, no longer have to register with the city to set up their demonstrations, sell their wares or perform their musical acts.The ruling in the lawsuit,… Read more »
Much time is spent discussing advertising and marketing Ocean City. That’s necessary for the resort to stay competitive with other drive-to destinations, such as Virginia Beach, Atlantic City, Outer Banks, Williamsburg and the Jersey Shore beaches. All of this brainstorming leads to current initiatives like Rodney the Lifeguard and the Summer of Thanks Ocean City… Read more »
Not About Playing Time Editor;When my brother entered the dugout on April 27, just minutes before the start of the baseball game, Stephen Decatur vs. Snow Hill High, he had no idea what situation he was about to encounter. There were three games that week. He had pitched five shutout innings in two games for… Read more »
Not About Playing Time Editor;When my brother entered the dugout on April 27, just minutes before the start of the baseball game, Stephen Decatur vs. Snow Hill High, he had no idea what situation he was about to encounter. There were three games that week. He had pitched five shutout innings in two games for… Read more »
The divisiveness and tensions that have dominated politics in Ocean City and Salisbury of late spread south to Snow Hill this week.Worcester County Commission meetings are known for being predictable and curt with most issues hammered out prior to public meetings. It’s been this way for years and the commissioners rarely disagree in open sessions… Read more »