With former City Manager Dennis Dare’s chapter with the city officially closed now, it would seem logical for matters to start quieting down in Ocean City as the winter season begins. We learned this week that’s not going to happen anytime soon, as the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is embroiled in controversy.After hearing all… Read more »
The rumor mill is in full swing regarding the bands or potential bands who may be coming to Ocean City next June for the first-ever High-Tide Music Festival.Understandably so, the promoter is keeping details private, but it’s known at a recent Tourism Advisory Board meeting the name of the band Phish was floated as a… Read more »
Youth Get Training Editor:On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross conducted a regional Day of Training for three of the areas Jr. Red Cross Clubs. Approximately 80 young adults traveling from Snow Hill High, Worcester Prep and Stephen Decatur High School took part in a full day of CPR/AED… Read more »
At the risk of being a tad corny and overly warm and fuzzy, traits we don’t usually aspire to, we enjoy the unique charm at the area’s Christmas parades.Within the last week, local municipalities, such as Ocean City, Berlin, Salisbury, Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Selbyville, among others, have hosted their annual parades.All unique in their… Read more »
In an interview this week, former City Manager Dennis Dare took the high road for the most part, most likely due to retirement treating him fairly well three months in.There were a number of interesting aspects to what Dare said this week, but what he refrained from doing for the most part may have been… Read more »
The State Department of Assessments and Taxation for Worcester County will be mailing out letters later this month to property owners detailing exactly how far their property values in Ocean City have declined.The county is divided into three districts when it comes to reassessing current land values. It was Ocean City’s turn this year and… Read more »
Support Was Special Editor:Thank you Ocean City community and the Ocean City Baptist Church (OCBC) for another successful free Thanksgiving Dinner.This was the 34th year that OCBC has hosted this great event and every year it amazes me how God brings it together. As the new pastor of OCBC, I am not new to this…. Read more »
Next week the U.S. Thunderbirds schedule for 2012 is expected to be released, and most indications in the air show industry seem to indicate the team will be returning to Ocean City for the third time next June.Nothing’s official yet, and the OC Air Show is still six months away but sources say it’s likely… Read more »
Council Erred On Election Editor: Here we go again. Six out of seven council members voted to maintain separate elections.Congratulations to Joe Hall, the only member with enough sense to hold the elections on the same dates.One council member wants to have fun, food and music. Oh well, whats 10,000-plus dollars? Just a drop in the bucket for… Read more »
Ocean City is apparently getting close to finalizing former City Manager Dennis Dare’s severance package, and it’s going to be interesting to see how much this ends up costing the taxpayers.Last week, Dare reportedly received the city’s written proposal, drafted by City Solicitor Guy Ayres, that includes wages, legal counsel compensation and details of his… Read more »