Bomb materials list prompts policeinvestigation at St. Joseph Regional
Note found in student’s desk, no threat involved SOMERS POINT — City police officers were called to St. Joseph Regional School on Friday to investigate a hand-written note in a boy’s desk that reportedly contained the ingredients of a nonlethal bomb. Police Chief Robert Somers issued a news release stating the incident began when staff […]
Charles Saunders Baker III, 96
Charles Saunders Baker III, 96, passed away June 5, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 20, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Saunders Baker, Jr. and Lillian Hutchinson Weaver Baker. A member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, he was a graduate of William & Mary College with […]
Mary A. Migeot Eggly, 94
Mary A. Migeot Eggly, 94, of Ocean City passed away peacefully surrounded by family On March 26, 2022. Mary was born in Philadelphia on February 24. 1928 to Edna and Russell G. Migeot. Mary attended St. Leonard’s High School and graduated from Moore College of Art and Design with MFA in Interior Design. She founded […]
Pancoast, Nappen win GOP primary in Upper Township
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Incumbent Mark Pancoast and political newcomer Victor Nappen, his running mate, won the Republican Primary for two spots on the ballot for Upper Township Committee in the November election. Pancoast, who was elected to a one-year term in November 2021, received 1,031 votes and Nappen got 1,065. Anthony Inserra, a former member […]
Mustangs Morrison, Dirkes second at state meet
Mainland Regional and Ocean City athletes advance to Meet of Champions PENNSAUKEN – Mainland Mustang teammates Camryn Dirkes and Eva Morrison finished second in their events at the Group III state track and field championships Friday and Saturday at Pennsauken High School. Morrison earned her second-place finish in the pole vault, clearing 10’6”. Teammate Monica […]
Happy 75th, Marmora Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighters thank community for support with festival marking diamond anniversary MARMORA — The Marmora Volunteer Fire Company celebrated its 75th anniversary with a festival Saturday, June 11, to thank the community for all of the years of support. “We invited the public because the community has supported us for 75 years,” Chief Jay Newman said. […]
Red Raiders fall in South Jersey baseball final
Delsea Crusaders win 4-0 with strong pitching, defense and timely hits OCEAN CITY — The Red Raiders fell 4-0 to the Crusaders on Friday, ending their quest to repeat as South Jersey and state champions on their home field at Sixth Street and Bay Avenue. After excellent performances earlier in the playoffs and eight strikeouts […]
Front-row seat to view of bay, boats, buoys at Sunset Harbour condo
OCEAN CITY — The spectacular view of Great Egg Harbor Bay is worth the price of admission at 642 Pleasure Ave., a three-level condominium at the corner of Seventh Street. The bayfront neighborhood is quiet and residential yet close to all of the action. It’s just a couple of blocks from the city’s watersports and entertainment […]
No surprise: County good on tourism, but ….
Report: Lack of affordable housing, transportation, education for seasonal workers CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — A study commissioned by Cape May County shows it is strong on tourism but weak on providing affordable housing, transportation and jobs with an educational component for seasonal workers. County Economic Development Program Coordinator Joe Molineaux said during a presentation […]
$24 million in legal cannabis sold in first month
TRENTON — The first month of recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey got off the ground, taking in $24 million from 12 licensed dispensaries representing 212,000 transactions. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) approved the first 11 conditional licenses for recreational cannabis retail locations May 24. CRC Executive Director Jeff Brown said there was opportunity […]