Rally, forum support reproductive rights
NORTHFIELD — The debate over reproductive rights in America was thrust into the spotlight May 2 when a leaked document reported Roe v. Wade was in jeopardy. Virginia-based media company Politico reported it had obtained a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court indicating it may overturn the landmark ruling that provided a woman the […]
Collaboration and cooperation needed in Ocean City going forward
But don’t nix debate, discussion We are curious what Ocean City Council meetings will be like in the coming months. With no municipal election coming up for another two years, we’re hoping for a more cordial atmosphere. Given the outcome of the election, that seems to be the preference of a majority of voters. In […]
Caper Tiger boys keep punching above their weight
Red Raider sophomore scores 100th goal as O.C. tops LCMR in CAL semifinals OCEAN CITY – The Caper Tigers boys lacrosse team spends its regular season punching above its weight. The Group I school often comes across bigger schools competing in the Cape-Atlantic League and in spite of that competition has compiled an 11-4 record. […]
Crafters show off their skills at the Ocean City Block Party
OCEAN CITY – The weather didn’t do Ocean City’s Spring Block Party any favors on Saturday, but crowds still came to the resort to look at a wide array of crafts and other goods spread out for blocks along Asbury Avenue. The crafters also were happy for the opportunity as they mostly kept under their […]
LCMR girls give Ocean City a run for their money Friday
Caper Tigers keep first half close in CAL semifinal, but Red Raiders pull away OCEAN CITY – The Caper Tiger girls gave Ocean City all it could handle in the first half of the Cape-Atlantic League lacrosse tournament semifinals Friday afternoon, matching the Red Raiders almost goal for goal. The Lower Cape May Regional girls […]
White-sand beaches, deep-blue sea blocks from Southend condo
OCEAN CITY — The island has a lot going for it — an oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues; an award-winning old-school downtown; a bayfront watersports district — but the main attraction will always be the beach, and rightly so. Those who want to be in the center of the […]
Somers Point: Tell us about cannabis sales
Residents asked to answer online survey this month SOMERS POINT — Do you want marijuana businesses in Somers Point? Are you vehemently against having them? Should some types be allowed and others prohibited? The Economic Development Advisory Committee wants to know, and has created an online survey to gauge public opinion. The problem? Only about […]
Director talks about how censorship gives single person too much power
Issue came up with OCHS Drama Guild production OCEAN CITY – One person can wield an inordinate amount of censorship power. Robert LeMaire, theater director for the Ocean City High School Drama Guild productions, brought that concern to the Ocean City Board of Education April 27. Speaking during public comment, LeMaire was addressing a situation […]
Patcong Creek: Fifteen years of beautification; cleanup May 22
“There was a lot of trash in and around the creek area and we wanted to raise awareness about protecting the creek, so we partnered with a number of local merchants and the ACUA and started doing a one-day cleanup,” Jim Rutala said while looking back on the beginnings of the Patcong Creek Cleanup & […]
Atlantic County plans warehouse on Dolphin Ave.
Officials want to to construct their own building; neighbors aren’t happy NORTHFIELD — Atlantic County has applied to the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Resource Protection, for authorization to build a 10,000-square-foot warehouse and training building on county property off Dolphin Road. County Administrator Jerry DelRosso said furniture, computers and other equipment was […]