This holiday season is confirming once again how unique the people who reside here are further highlighting this area’s generosity and unselfishness. It’s repeated time and time again about the area’s giving nature and ability to rally around a cause in times of tragedy and heartache, but this holiday season the general drive to help… Read more »
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The political winds are blowing and it’s official election season is upon us. It’s actually been in full swing for some time, but once the holidays are over and the calendar flips to 2014, it’s going to be a mad sprint to the June 24 primary for many candidates. The biggest news this week was… Read more »
County’s Opinion On Private Sector Issue Not Needed
The early work for the obvious next step in the evolution of the local liquor scene appears to be underway. Attorney Joe Moore, on behalf of an unnamed client, is seeking Berlin and Worcester County’s support for a change in the local liquor laws to allow for Berlin to have a private liquor store. The… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Winterfest Reaction Editor: Marie Fisher’s letter of last week is quite disturbing. To be affected so deeply by colored lights because of her fear of a belief system is just laughable. Ms. Fisher, I have had it up to here with your ilk. Don’t you dare reference the First Amendment to me. I’ve read it…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers
A Shining Star Editor: Several years ago, a black Labrador retriever named “Jazzy” arrived at the Humane Society, cold, hungry and skin and bones. Jazzy was in desperate need of care. Kenille Davies and veterinarian Dr. Maniatty were there and they went to work. Dr. Maniatty took Jazzy to his home. There he could see… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Some details were clarified in this week’s press conference regarding last week’s double fatal fire at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 3rd Street. However, the biggest question looks like it will remain unanswered forever. Why? Ocean City Police Captain Mike Colbert touched on that topic in his comments at the presser. Ever… Read more »
Faith Only Way To Overcome Random Tragedy
As a result of Tuesday’s tragic and appalling fatal fire, tremendous grief surely put a damper on many Thanksgiving celebrations last night. While we did not personally know Rev. David Dingwall, we have learned a tremendous amount about him over the last couple days and it’s impossible not to feel a sense of tremendous loss…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Concerns Now Turn To Shelter Animals Editor: For my mom, Kenille Davies, the way she is leaving her position with the Worcester County/Ocean City Humane Society is hardly fitting. She has dedicated over 37 years to the organization she co-founded and has served our community and our areas homeless, neglected, abused animals with great leadership… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Although numbers can be a difficult read for many, Ocean City property owners would be well suited to read the Town of Ocean City’s Report to Citizens that arrived in mailboxes this week. It contains a tremendous amount of worthwhile information. Here’s some highlights in my opinion:After experiencing significant declines in recent years, the volume… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Funding Appreciated Editor: I would like to take this time to thank the Mayor & the City Council for approving our request for funding for our trap/neuter/return program. I would like to especially thank Lloyd Martin for going above and beyond. I recently returned from Alley Cat Allies, a three-day National Conference: Architects of Change… Read more »