The North Beach News

With an state audit that will (apparently) look at the OS Golf Course lease, as well as “prevailing wage” public works contracts, here’s a look back at last year’s North Beach News “Politics and Golf” series on major issues flagged by REBOUND, the independent contractor association: The Politics of Golf: Part 1 Politics and Golf,Continue reading ““Politics and Golf”: A look back”

A meeting Monday announced the guidelines of the state audit. It incudes looking at “prevailing wages” on public works projects, as well as compliance with the golf course lease. Will the coming report flag the OS Golf Course project? The independent trade group REBOUND previously raised serious issues with how Curt Zander, operator of theContinue reading “Will the state audit look into the OS Golf Course?”

From the OS website: “The City of Ocean Shores “City Chat” at the Convention Center, starting at 4:00 p.m. Talk to Mayor Jon Martin, City Administrator Scott Andersen and Police Chief Neccie Logan. If you are not able to attend send Mayor Martin your thoughts and ideas at jmartin@osgov.com.”

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Thank you for paying your water bills and taxes! With its bank accounts apparently flush (and water lines flushed?), the city of Ocean Shores is hiring big time, everything from firefighters (starting pay $73k+) to Public Works director ($96k+) to Police Department record clerk and admin assistant ($60k+).

Scientists, medical researchers and amateurs have been grinding away at data, as we approach—but hardly celebrate— two agonizing years of COVID in America. One study suggests that, in this pandemic, surrounding yourself with women might not be a bad idea (is it ever?). https://harkvalley.bulletin.com/concertsandmasks

Sounds like it was a packed crowd…if you were there, what did you think? Do you want the new mayor to continue this? According to the city post announcing yesterday’s event, “If you are not able to attend send me an email at jmartin@osgov.com I really want to hear your thoughts and ideas.”

Dozens of shakers over the last day, the latest this morning at 5.3 magnitude

The new mayor has not yet responded to questions from the North Beach News regarding who will be at this meeting, how often he plans to have it and if it will also be streaming. But, here’s the basic info, from the city website: City Chats December 8th, 4pm At The Convention Center Mark yourContinue reading “New: “City Chats””

After another horrible tragedy, this time with a mass shooting at a Detroit area school, it’s nice to know someone who made it big–and has Motor City roots–is looking to give teens creative options. Story on fundraising concert for Alice Cooper’s teen centers: https://harkvalley.bulletin.com/go-ask-alice-cooper “As Alice Cooper drives around rougher hoods, say on the wayContinue reading “A good news story”