Dale Nicholas, 78
Dale Nicholas, 78, passed away peacefully with her family at her hospital bedside on January 5, 2023, after fighting bravely through a month of illness. Dale was born in Somers Point on May 8, 1944, grew up in Ocean City, and raised her family in Philadelphia and Bensalem, Pennsylvania alongside her loving husband Donald with […]
Desiderio leads Cape May County commissioners
Hayes, Bulakowski sworn in to new terms of office CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Leonard C. Desiderio is the new director of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. He was chosen from among his peers at the annual reorganization meeting Thursday as Commissioners E. Marie Hayes and Andrew Bulakowski were sworn in to […]
Ocean City Raider girls knock off Middle Twp. Panthers 40-35
Senior Tori Vliet leads Ocean City with 18 points OCEAN CITY – In a showdown of the top two girls basketball teams in Cape May County, Ocean City used the strong inside play of senior Tori Vliet and timely free throw shooting to subdue Middle Township at home 40-35 on Monday night. The win improves […]
Spacious single offers fantastic lagoon views from multiple porches
OCEAN CITY — The new single-family home at 1749 Bay Ave. takes advantage of its proximity to Venetian Bayou with multiple porches, including a rooftop deck, offering lagoon views. “View stunning sunsets from the large rooftop deck where you can see the lagoon and entertain guests,” real estate agent Jim Becotte said. “There are also […]
OCHS suffers damage from pipes bursting
Weight room, auditorium, gyms flooded over break OCEAN CITY — Multiple pipes burst Christmas night at Ocean City High School, leading to several inches of water in the weight room and auxiliary gymnasium, as well as damage in the main gym and auditorium. Superintendent Matthew Friedman said Thursday the extent of damage was still being […]
Rain dampens First Night celebration
OCEAN CITY — Rain dampened the spirits of some hopinag for outdoor entertainment but there was plenty to do inside during First Night in America’s Greatest Family Resort. The city had events scheduled from 4 p.m. to midnight at 11 venues across the city, including the Music Pier, St. Peter’s Church, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, all […]
Dredge permit renewed
OCEAN CITY — The city announced that state regulators have renewed a dredging permit for Ocean City’s bay waters, including both private and public areas, for another five years. Set to expire in April, the permit now will extend until 2028. According to a news release from the city, the island-wide approach to dredging is […]
Grants to help roof historical structures in Upper Township
PETERSBURG — A local group got two things for Christmas this year — a new cedar shake roof on each of two key historical buildings and a lesson in patience. Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township member Bob Holden welcomed the news that Township Committee approved an agreement Dec. 19 with the county open space […]