A preliminary budget that’s higher on the expense side than the income side has become something of an annual ritual for Worcester County government, just as the reaction by the public has usually involved some handwringing. Looking at the history of the county budget process, however, this theoretical financial conundrum appears to be worse than… Read more »
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Roasted butternut squash for cold May
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I guess we should all be thankful that spring has not actually sprung. Don’t throw anything at me; just bear with me for a spell. We were all hopeful last month with a few surprise warm days, but this month has already reminded us to stock the woodpiles for… Read more »
Annual Ocean City Springfest celebration runs through Sunday
By Greg Wehner, Staff Writer (May 5, 2022) Ocean City will officially kick off its visitor season this weekend by celebrating the 31st annual Springfest, featuring an open-air layout for patrons to browse vendor tents, listen to music, play games, and partake of local flavors. The festival, which runs from Thursday through Sunday, will take… Read more »
Gazette Cartoon
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Gazette Editorial
Don’t let fear of critics stop you from running It’s always much easier to find fault than to find a solution. That, as any office-holder has come to learn, is an unpleasant fact, because tearing something down without suggesting how to construct a new and improved replacement is the nature of political discourse. People want… Read more »
Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr.
Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr. Ocean City Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on April 26, 2022. Joe (or fondly known as OCBocaJoe) grew up in Parkville, Maryland, where he made lifelong friendships. Joining the Navy as a young man, he served our country honorably. Upon leaving the… Read more »
Chilled skirt steak marinated in yuzu-chili
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 The beautiful thing about Japanese food is how simple it can be. Despite this, though, the flavors are so profound that it makes it seem impossible that things could be so easy. But, they can be. With that being said, the frustrating part of writing about “simple” Japanese dishes… Read more »
Richard Albert Passwater
Richard Albert Passwater Winterville/Sarasota/Ocean Pines Richard Albert Passwater of Winterville, North Carolina, Sarasota, Florida, and Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed into his eternal rest on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Mabel King Passwater; and his brother, Stanley Passwater Jr. He is survived… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Why referendum vote will be a no Editor, While observing numerous debates sparked by the proposed revisions to the OPA Bylaws I thought of that epic western movie: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” I felt the proposed changes had all three of these flavors. Bylaws are an important legal document that… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market kicks off 2022 season
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Berlin Farmers Market kicked off the spring and summer season last weekend with a few more vendors, now that covid-19 restrictions have eased to the point that they can squeeze in a few more booths. “(The turnout this weekend) was wonderful,” said Berlin Economic and Community Development Administrative Assistant… Read more »