Finding your voice is the theme; be part of that world March 26-28 LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Drama Club has spent the past few months preparing for its production of “The Little Mermaid,” on stage March 26-28. “When people hear ‘The Little Mermaid,’ they usually picture the beloved 1989 Disney film, with its […]
Commissioners director talks new budget, coastal protection, climate rules, housing at airport SEA ISLE CITY — “I am pleased to report that Cape May County remains in a very strong financial position and our future remains bright,” Board of Commissioners Director Len Desiderio said last week. Speaking to a house packed full of Cape May […]
SOMERS POINT — Mayor Dennis Tapp and City Council honored the life and service of Fire Chief Frank John Denan on March 12. The longtime public servant died Feb. 17 at the age of 73, leaving behind his beloved family, lifelong friends and brothers and sisters of the Somers Point Fire Department. According to a […]
March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, or vice versa, but it’s a bunny that’s in the forefront of many minds as spring hops into the picture. Following a long, cold, snowy winter, southern New Jersey residents are looking forward to longer, warmer days and the celebration […]
SOMERS POINT – Gateway Playhouse will present Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” April 9-19. Directed by Chip Garrison, the musical delivers an electrifying retelling of the final days of Jesus Christ through powerful music, raw emotion and explosive energy. With a score that defined a generation – […]
OCEAN CITY — When singer-songwriter Mary Devlin released her first professionally produced single a few years ago, she was hoping to find an additional way to break into the music industry, such as maybe a desk job somewhere. Now she is working in the music industry, doing social media full-time for some major companies and […]
OCEAN CITY — The fantastic new lagoon-front home at 4 Grenada Lane is spacious, bright and chock full of high-end amenities. The three-level single in the Riviera section of the island sports six bedrooms, five full bathrooms plus a powder room and upscale materials and craftsmanship throughout its 4,117 square feet of living space. Listing […]
OCEAN CITY — The three-story home at 101 W. 14th St. combines the benefits of life on the bay with those of living off the beaten path just a clam shell’s toss from all of the action. “This home is ideal for a family who truly loves life on the water,” listing agent Tim McLaughlin […]
OCEAN CITY — Set in mature, professionally landscaped gardens, the unique home at 1436 Simpson Ave. is fabulous from floor to ceiling and operated by the touch of a button. Designed to be light and bright, the home needed no lamps during a tour on a recent gloomy winter’s day. What could be seen of […]
Red Raiders win first boys New Jersey hoop title since 1964 PISCATAWAY – It was a long time in the making. John Bruno and his Ocean City High School Red Raider basketball team are state champions. The Red Raiders capped off a historic season and era of boys basketball with the biggest trophy possible. In […]
Ocean City boys beat Delsea 51-33 in sectional basketball final, win semifinal, headed to state title game OCEAN CITY – Last season, Dean Lappin helped the Ocean City Red Raiders win the South Jersey championship while awaiting his turn in the spotlight. One season later, Lappin and the Red Raiders are back-to-back champions after he […]
He wins at 215 pounds in District 30; Red Raider, Mustang wrestlers move on to Region 8 tournament GALLOWAY – Red Raider Jacob Chapman is a District 30 wrestling champion. Wrestling in the 215-pound class at the district tournament at Absegami High School Saturday, the junior won by technical fall, 19-4, over Mainland’s Eban Kuhns […]
From championships to beyond sports It was a thrilling afternoon in Piscataway Sunday, March 15, when the Ocean City High School boys basketball team won its first state championship in more than 60 years. Being there was a perk of my job as an editor, reporter and photographer at a small community newspaper. Make no […]
It’s years beyond time this nation ended the farce about fraudulent voting by non-citizens. Although the House narrowly capitulated on the SAVE America Act, we hope and expect this legislation to fail in the Senate. We would love to see a majority of senators, Democrats and Republicans alike, acknowledge that there is no real issue […]
Although it is hard to fathom there will be wholesale change in the way the city operates following the May 12 municipal election in Ocean City, it is good that residents will have choices to make when they cast their ballots. Mayor Jay Gillian announced the earliest that he would be seeking a fifth consecutive […]
Council didn’t want to appear indifferent to business fears Some in the audience at the Dec. 4 City Council meeting were surprised by the reversal of the August vote on the Wonderland Pier property that is home to a defunct amusement park. Others were shocked. We weren’t shocked. We didn’t know exactly how it was […]
