VA clinic plan goes before Northfield planners
Executive Levinson supports getting more VA services in Atlantic County NORTHFIELD — The Atlantic County Veterans Affairs Clinic is hoping to move into a bigger, better barracks next door but first the potential developer must get an affirmative from the city Planning Board. Members of the board, which include Mayor Erland Chau and Councilman Paul […]
Concerned about letter on vaping at Ocean City High School
To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern about the letter we received from the principal of Ocean City High School on Oct. 14 regarding administration being aware of the alarming rate of vaping (both nicotine and marijuana) in the bathrooms at the high school. The letter indicated that there are reports of […]
Principal to parents: Vaping an issue at Ocean City High School
OCEAN CITY – Mark Napoleon, interim principal at Ocean City High School, said a letter he sent to parents in mid-October about vaping in the high school was part of his process to keep them aware of issues affecting students. “I want to improve communication the best that we can,” he said, adding he has […]
Beesley’s Point Park a new way to welcome visitors to Upper Township, county
This is a followup to a story about the new Beesley’s Point Park that appeared on Oct. 20 BEESLEYS POINT — Welcome to Cape May County. That’s the message officials hope to send through creation of Beesley’s Point Park, a collaboration among Upper Township, Cape May County and the county Open Space Board. The park, […]
JoAnne Gambrill Blackwelder, 79
JoAnne Gambrill Blackwelder (Ruth), age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, New Jersey on October 26, 2021. Born in Pottstown PA, she grew up in Merchantville, NJ. She attended Merchantville High School, Wilson Collage (BA English) and University of Wisconsin, Madison (MA English, PHD Candidate). She was a long-time resident […]
George H. Ingram, Jr., 81
George H. Ingram Jr., a retired Temple University public relations man, author, and freelance writer, died October 17, 2021. He was 81 and lived in Ocean City, NJ. Mr. Ingram’s career at Temple spanned more than three decades, and involved working closely with three university presidents-Paul R. Anderson, Marvin Wachman, and Peter J. Liacouras, in […]
Ocean City Chamber announces awards
Citizen of Year, Business and Beautification Nov. 17 OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the recipient of the Chamber’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Award and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s dinner Wednesday, Nov. 17 at The Flanders Hotel. […]
Shore physician ran COVID-19 trial for Pfizer vaccine
Dr. Lucasti has been involved with more than 100 clinical trials over the years SOMERS POINT – The pandemic has taught many lessons over the past 20 months. The critical need to find a safe and effective vaccine was one of the most important. Dr. Christopher Lucasti, Infectious Disease Division Chief at Shore Medical Center, […]
Somers Point moves ahead with Bay Ave. plan
Move would pave the way for luxury Paddle Club at Pleasant Avenue SOMERS POINT — City Council voted Oct. 28 to move forward with a redevelopment plan with the Somers Point Paddle Club. In June, local developer Sean Scarborough of Scarborough Properties presented his plan to build a private swim club with a bar and grille […]