Ocean City Police Need TasersEditor:Mr. Ayres response to my letter recommending the use of Taser Electronic Control Devices is technically correct, but he gives only the part of the story which supports his position. Yes, there are currently pending 30-plus claims against Taser International, but there have been over 70 claims settled in Taser’s favor…. Read more »
The recent AOL Travel list of top 10 “East Coast Family Vacations under $250” proves a point I have been trying to make for years. Ocean City has a reputation for being an expensive vacation destination. Whether it’s accurate or not, all folks in tourism understand this perception is out there among the visiting public…. Read more »
A firestorm has erupted in the wake of a group of higher education leaders’ call for an open debate on the effectiveness of the country’s legal drinking age of 21.Earlier this week, about 100 college and university administrators, including six from Maryland, stopped short of requesting the drinking age be lowered, but they did say… Read more »
OC Has Opportunity To Distinguish Town Editor:My reason for writing is to agree with Mr. Donald Giancoli who last week wrote to you concerning the proposed wind farm off the coast of O.C. and how it will “look” seems like the question with the most concern. Ocean City has a chance to set an example… Read more »
Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin’s comments last week regarding a recent spate of vandalism to the town’s guard stands revealed an unpleasant side few know to being a lifeguard in this resort. In an interview last week on the various vandalism acts found by lifeguards in the morning, Arbin said the acts this… Read more »
All of the details of what happened last Sunday morning on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are still being investigated, but one thing is for sure – it was a terrible tragedy that could have been avoided.That’s why it’s understandable some folks are using this tragedy to further their agenda and seeking to use it as… Read more »
Tax System Unfair To Non-VotersEditor: Over 200 years ago, this great nation rallied to the cry of “no taxation without representation!” America is built on the ideal of equality and a sense of fairness. Our present tax system, however, leaves much to be desired when it comes to this ideal. On that, most will agree…. Read more »
The County Commissioners were understandably hot under the collar this week after discovering a stoplight was being erected on Route 113 in front of the new tech school in Newark. The commissioners apparently were unaware of the State Highway Administration’s plans and were particularly annoyed because a couple of the commissioners, especially President Virgil Shockley,… Read more »
A recent report showed fewer cigarettes are being bought in Maryland. There seems to be much debate over whether it’s economic concerns limiting people’s spending power, smokers trying to quit or simply folks finding their cigarettes in neighboring states.Sales are reportedly down 25 percent year to date since the per-pack tax was doubled to $2… Read more »
Respect Expressed For Good SamaritansEditor:The Maryland Coast Dispatch carried an excellent article on the July 6 boat accident and subsequent rescue. I want to take this opportunity to express my admiration for a public servant who continues to protect his community. On July 6, at risk of his own personal safety, Ocean City Police Captain… Read more »