Stranding Center: Stay away from seals on the beach
BRIGANTINE — If you see a seal lying on the beach, leave it alone. That’s the advice of Bob Schoelkopf, director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The center currently is posting signs in coastal towns that read, “Give seals space, stay 150 feet away, seals rest on our beaches, stay back and give them […]
COVID cases drop
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Active COVID-19 cases dropped dramatically from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21 in Cape May County, but the Department of Health announced eight more deaths attributed to the coronavirus. On Friday, the department announced there were 1,499 active cases among residents in the county. That compares to 2,329 active cases the […]
Police still investigating accident on Asbury that left pedestrian dead
This updates last week’s story on the fatal accident. A version was posted Jan. 19 OCEAN CITY – A motor vehicle accident on Asbury Avenue Jan. 13 left a pedestrian dead. City public information officer Doug Bergen said police and fire responded to an 11:28 a.m. call reporting a collision involving a motor vehicle and […]
Asbury Ave. building demolished after early Jan. snowfall damages roof
OCEAN CITY – When the unusually heavy snow of Jan. 3 dumped on Ocean City, the weight of it partially collapsed the roof on one of GG’s Diamond Cleaners’ two buildings on Asbury Avenue. Last week, the building at 609 Asbury Ave. came down, demolished for safety reasons, taking with it almost $300,000 worth of […]
Expansion ‘completes the canvas’
SOMERS POINT — Future artists in the six major disciplines at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts will be able to showcase their talents in a state-of-the-art auditorium. The school received a recommendation from the Planning Board on Jan. 19 and hopes to have the project complete by fall 2023. “This really completes the canvas. […]
Upper Township Committee: Expand administrator’s job, add assistant
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Upper Township Committee is considering adding a new position – assistant administrator – but that didn’t receive unanimous approval. At Monday night’s committee meeting, municipal attorney Daniel Young suggested expanding the role of the township administrator, a position held by Scott Morgan. Morgan also is the emergency management coordinator for the township. […]
Interesting City Council race may be shaping up
We know the mayoral race in Ocean City is going to make for an interesting spring, now the May 10 election potentially became a whole lot more interesting. On Sunday afternoon, Jay Gillian formally announced his bid for a fourth consecutive term as mayor. He is going to face Keith Hartzell, who has been serving […]
OCHS dive team: If you like to flip and not worry about falling
Four Red Raider divers qualify for the state meet EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The athletes have different reasons for getting into competitive diving for the Ocean City High School team – being encouraged by friends, the thrill, an excuse to do a lot of flips, even a family legacy. And here may be the best part […]
Iconic landmark eatery, upgraded rental units in heart of downtown Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Who didn’t sit across from their summer crush in one of the big booths, dipping french fries in a shared chocolate milkshake at The Chatterbox? An Ocean City institution for more than 80 years, the iconic two-story pink building at the corner of Ninth Street and Central Avenue is for sale, and […]
Ocean City girls swim team beat Vineland
OCEAN CITY – The Red Raider girls swim team used its depth in the relay events – and with critical fifth-place finishes in the individual events – to hand Vineland (5-1) its first loss of the season Friday. Ocean City won 91-79 in an exciting meet that had the two teams tied after five events at the […]