Fishermen say Ørsted boats destroying traps
They want company to pay for equipment lost to project survey vessels CAPE MAY – Several commercial fishermen claim survey boats hired by wind turbine developer Ørsted inadvertently cut their lines causing their lobster and conch traps to be lost in the ocean. At issue: being reimbursed from Ørsted for the lost gear and income […]
Upper Township spending down, but tax rate is up
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced its budget March 28, calling for a 3.3-cent increase, or 15 percent, in the municipal tax rate to 25.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. If adopted as introduced, the owner of an average-assessed home of $285,162 would see an increase of $93.50, in addition to any increase in […]
Two are charged with arson
SOMERS POINT — Two city residents were arrested March 24 and charged in connection with a home fire early that morning. DeShaun Howard, 21, and Faith Tompkins, 18, were charged with aggravated arson, criminal mischief and conspiracy following an investigation by the Somers Point Police Department into a deck fire on the 100 block of Dawes […]
Marmora man killed in crash Saturday on Tuckahoe Road
MARMORA — A Marmora man died from injuries suffered in a two-car accident Saturday, April 2, on Tuckahoe Road and two others were injured. According to published reports, John Creamer, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which took place at about 1:15 p.m. between Church and Butter roads, according to State […]
Northfield raccoon positive for rabies; clinic Saturday
NORTHFIELD – A raccoon collected from Forrest Drive in Northfield has tested positive for rabies, becoming the fifth case of rabies in Atlantic County this year, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The homeowners discovered their two pet dogs attacking a raccoon that had entered the yard. Animal Control was called to […]
Somers Point addresses crime, security at complex
SOMERS POINT — City resident Joshua Hannah, 34, was shot dead Feb. 10 at Somers Point Apartments. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating. No arrests have been reported. On Dec. 13, 2021, police officers responded just after midnight to reports of shots being fired at the complex on Somers Point-Mays Landing […]
Superhero Run kicks off OC-CON weekend
OCEAN CITY — Decked out as Captain America, 7-year-old island resident Sean Connolly flew past his competitors to win the opening heat of the annual 1-mile Superhero Run on Saturday morning. The popular event (among children of all ages, apparently) kicked off the OC-CON Festival, now in its sixth year, and was followed by a […]
Red Raiders, Mustangs battle it out early
Ocean City overcomes rough first inning, rebounds to win rivalry game 5-3 OCEAN CITY – The Red Raiders baseball team overcame a nightmarish first inning for a huge comeback win over the rival Mainland Mustangs Monday afternoon. On their home field, the Raiders prevailed 5-3 to grab their first victory on the year. “We had […]