Renaissance woman releases children’s book
Somers Point’s Charlotte Carney a painter, poet, musician, mother, teacher, journalist … and author of ‘Things I Wanted You to know’ SOMERS POINT — “The secret to life is kindness,” Charlotte Carney said. “Being kind has always been part of who I am.” The wife and mother of four, who for the time being lives in […]
Local businesses say holiday sales on par with 2022
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Jessica Englehart had heard about the warning signs and the challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic going into the holiday season, especially with the concerns over inflation and a possible recession. So far, the vice president of LEH Soap Company, headquartered in Marmora, and some other area merchants said they have not experienced […]
Richard Kenneth Southard
Richard Kenneth Southard (November 2, 2022 – December 10, 2022). Richard Kenneth Southard peacefully departed this earth on December 10th. He is survived by his loving family, including his mother, Allison Southard (nee Eiselen), and his father, Mike Southard. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 16th at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church […]
Somers Point Business Assoc. scholarships for future business leaders
SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Business Association (SPBA) announced the establishment of the Lou DeScioli Scholarship Awards. The SPBA will award three $500 scholarships in the name of Lou DeScioli to students who work at a business based in Somers Point. These scholarship awards are inspired by longtime Somers Point business and community leader […]
Captain Joseph Thomas Kennedy
Captain Joseph Thomas Kennedy (US Navy, Ret.) was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 1, 1937, and passed away in Lauderdale By the Sea, Florida on December 10, 2022 after complications from surgery. He is survived by three children, CAPT Christopher Kennedy (USN Ret.) and his wife Robin of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert Kennedy and […]
Performances put spotlight on MRHS musicians, dancers
LINWOOD — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for musicians and dancers at Mainland Regional High School, where they are set to perform in several concerts and showcases in the coming weeks. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are set to take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, with […]
Ocean City boys, defending S.J. champs, are slow starters
OCEAN CITY – The Egg Harbor Township Eagles easily defeated the defending South Jersey champion Ocean City boys swim team 113-57 in last week’s opener for both teams, but that didn’t surprise Red Raider head coach Shane McGrath. His team, he notes, is a slow starter. The core class is back from last year […]
MRHS boys basketball won’t be able to sneak up on opponents after 2022 CAL title
LINWOOD – Mainland Regional boys basketball coach Dan Williams admits with a smile that the Mustangs were able to sneak up on some top-flight opponents at the end of last season. With four starters back from a team that won the Cape-Atlantic League post-season tournament, including leading scorer and rebounder in junior Cohen Cook, there […]
Mustang girls basketball lost some top talent, but have experienced trio for new campaign
LINWOOD – When you reach the NJSIAA Group III state finals two of the last four years like the Mainland Regional girls basketball team has, it tends to catch people’s attention. One of those trips ended in a state title while last year, the Mustangs fell to Sparta in the finals. While Mainland, which built […]
Ocean City Red Raider boys in better position
More experience will help this basketball season OCEAN CITY – The Red Raiders boys basketball team will look to take advantage of their similarity on the court with most of its roster returning from last season. “You hope that with a year of experience – having almost everybody back who contributed last year – that […]