Fired EMT chief sues Upper Township for wrongful termination
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Marmora resident Michelle Sampson is suing Upper Township for wrongful termination under the state Civil Rights Act and reinstatement to her position as chief EMT. The complaint, filed by attorney Louis Barbone in state Superior Court, states that Sampson was hired in June 2006 as an EMT, serving in that position “in […]
Former player honors fallen Mustang teammates with donation, memorial
Kyle Beattie was in car during deadly 2011 crash NORTHFIELD — Amanda Buccafurni-Tabasso knew the connection former player Kyle Beattie had with four Mustang football players killed a decade ago in a car crash. She worked with Beattie’s mother last year when the Family Association of Northfield (FAN) lost most of its annual revenue due […]
Anne R. Hepp, 89
Anne R. Hepp (Anne Claire Riehle) 89, of Nokomis FL passed away on November 1, 2021 at Aravilla Senior Living Facility. She was born December 24, 1931, and was the daughter of Anna Maria Ott and Carl Walter Riehle. She grew up in Philadelphia Pa where she married Joseph E Hepp, Jr and raised three […]
Thomas C. Rosica, Jr., 62
Rosica, Thomas C. Jr. – 62, of Ocean City NJ formerly from Exton, PA passed away at home on Monday, October 18, 2021. Tom was born on September 29, 1959 in Philadelphia to Thomas C. Rosica Sr. and Philomena Milici Rosica. Tom graduated from Episcopal Academy in 1978 and Temple University School of Pharmacy in […]
Colleen Joan McCabe, 74
Colleen Joan McCabe, age 74, died surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. Colleen was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, and fulfilled her lifelong dream of retiring and moving permanently to the Jersey Shore in 2016. Colleen was a registered nurse […]
Northfield takes step forward with allowing cannabis business
Editor’s note – Many local communities including Somers Point, Linwood, Ocean City and Upper Township have voted to ban cannabis businesses. Northfield has been going back and forth on the issue. NORTHFIELD — City Council signaled its support for cannabis retail businesses during its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9, with five of seven members voting to […]
OCHS Drama Guild presents ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Student thespians discuss the characters in the comedy, why they enjoy being in the Drama Guild OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School Drama Guild is staging a comedy this week at the William and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center. The Drama Guild production has two casts for “You Can’t Take It With You,” […]
The Bard visits the boardwalk in comedy ‘Midsummer Jersey’
Mainland Drama Club presents mashup of ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘Jersey Shore’ on Nov. 18-20 LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Drama Club will present a hilarious, high-octane version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey. “‘Midsummer Jersey’ is a wonderful theatrical mashup of […]
Red Raiders punch ticket to title game
Unbeaten Ocean City football beats Long Branch, to take on Millville OCEAN CITY – The Red Raiders football team punched its ticket to a sectional title game Friday night, knocking off visiting Long Branch 45-10 behind an unbreakable defense and a relentless running attack. “They’re a really athletic team with a good offense,” Ocean City […]
The Shores unveils renovations, new leader settles in
Jim Zauner changed careers to make a difference in senior care, seniors’ lives OCEAN CITY – About a dozen years before Jim Zauner became the new executive director at The Shores in Ocean City, a personal experience prompted him to change careers. After many years in the publishing industry, he took some time off to go […]