It’s remarkable to me what goes on behind the scenes in Ocean City every night in preparation for the next summer day. Years ago, while dropping off recycling at the town’s Public Works facility, behind the police department on 65th Street, I was shocked to see an enormous pile of used beach chairs. It was… Read more »
Ocean City wants to take care of a problem that the state legislature could not earlier this year, but it looks like officials’ hands are tied.For at least the last two summers, salvia, a hallucinogenic plant sold in a variety of forms, has been present on Ocean City’s Boardwalk. The liquid form seems to be… Read more »
Mixed SignalsEditor:It is so sad that we hear and read the many tragic stories about pedestrians getting killed and injured during the summer months in Ocean City. I don’t know who sets the timers on these stops lights and “walk/do not walk” signs. Hasn’t anyone ever noticed that coming off a side street onto Coastal… Read more »
With a little luck, the weather will cooperate and allow the fireworks to go off as planned tomorrow night. It’s always quite the bummer when the fireworks have to be delayed or cancelled, both of which have happened in recent years in Ocean City. It’s disappointing for everyone involved including the city coffers, which shell… Read more »
If Ocean City is as it should be, everything will be a little hectic around town this holiday weekend.To locals, it may be a bit of an annoyance and leave many with mixed emotions. However, a little perspective shows the Fourth of July around these parts is an exciting and unique experience that epitomizes living… Read more »
Curiosity, Anyone?Editor:(The following was addressed to the Berlin Mayor and Council and Planning and Zoning Director Chuck Ward.)I was a bit surprised, and somewhat disappointed, at the lack of intellectual curiosity exhibited by the Mayor and Council and town staff at Monday’s council meeting when Paula Lynch asked what shoddy manufacturing was. Nobody seemed to… Read more »
Coastal Highway was the scene of another horrific accident this week. This time involving a recent college graduate, who was crossing on her bike from east to west against the light when a southbound box truck struck her. Whenever these types of tragedies occur, there’s a desire among many to address the situation on the… Read more »
Earlier this month, it appeared downtown Ocean City had some serious problems to address on Saturday nights. After a couple quiet weekends, it seems matters are under control.The recent calm could be a result of the underage club owners on Worcester St. implementing a stricter dress code policy and prohibiting 19- and 20-year-olds from the… Read more »
Address Downtown IssuesEditor: There are two issues I find to be of extreme importance that I would like to bring to the attention of others like me, who love and care about Ocean City.A great deal of money has been spent in recent years to improve the downtown area. An improved downtown should mean more… Read more »
Council Wrong On LimitsEditor:I am writing in response to last week’s article addressing the City Council limiting the volleyball tour’s selling of alcohol and merchandise in front of Boardwalk storefronts.A few members seem more concerned with their own pocketbooks for a weekend rather than the greater good of the city as well as believing that… Read more »