Enjoy quiet shore town lifestyle close to beach at Southend townhouse
OCEAN CITY — The spacious townhouse at 5044 Asbury Ave. in the island’s laid-back Southend offers abundant room for a large family and friends to drop their bags and head to the beach just three houses away. Featuring four bedrooms, a living room with a cathedral ceiling, raised dining area and kitchen, two bathrooms and […]
Ocean City vs. Mainland in S.J. swim finals
Red Raiders said it took hard work to get chance to defend their title OCEAN CITY — The Red Raider boys powered past Shawnee 108-62 Monday afternoon to earn the chance to defend their South Jersey Public B sectional swim championship Wednesday evening at Gloucester County Institute of Technology. To do it, they’ll have to […]
Fines levied for worker death at Wonderland Pier
Gilamco, contractor cited after welder fell while working on Ferris wheel in 2022 OCEAN CITY — Following the death of a welder working at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on the Boardwalk in May 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Gilamco Inc. $10,151 and the contractor’s company $7,831.80. The penalties were levied Nov. 2, 2022, according […]
Tuckahoe firefighter in ICU following crash
TUCKAHOE — A member of the Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company suffered a medical issue and crashed his vehicle while returning from the scene of a fire Feb. 3 in Corbin City. The man, who was not identified, was headed back to the station after battling a chimney fire at a home on the 600 block […]
The Arc to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for individuals with disabilities
Register by Feb. 13 for March event EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP –The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals living with Disabilities who are seeking full and part-time employment positions. The […]
Surgeon: Eagles have advantage
Dr. Marconi: Chiefs quarterback won’t be fully recovered from high ankle sprain for big game SOMERS POINT — Philadelphia Eagles 27, Kansas City Chiefs 17. That’s the Super Bowl prediction of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dante Marconi, who said quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain will limit the mobility and throwing power of the Chiefs signal-caller, allowing […]
Upper Township seeks input on improvements at Cameron park
PALERMO — What improvements would you like to see at the Richard M. Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary? Township Committee would like to know. Engineer Paul Dietrich reported Jan. 23 that he has had initial discussions with the county planning office, which he said is working on upgrades to the park system. Cape May County Commissioner Andrew […]
Supporters, opponents want voice on rental regs
SOMERS POINT — City Council is moving ahead with new regulations for short-term rentals, and both those for and against them are anxious to see what they will entail. Councilman Howard Dill, who sits on the Short Term Rental Committee, said city leaders hope to have an ordinance on the agenda for one of the […]
Ocean City to spend $316,920 on expanded raptor program to scare off gulls
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City will spend more than $300,000 this year to fend off pesky gulls, expanding the use of birds of prey from the beach and boardwalk to other areas of the resort. Although the Jan. 26 City Council vote was overwhelmingly in favor of increasing the contract with East Coast Falcons from […]
Beach Buns owner believes she has ingredients for a popular pastry place
NORTHFIELD — Combine one cup of love, another of education and a half-cup of experience with a fondness for geniality and customer service and you get Beach Buns Bakery. Christine DeRias held the grand opening of the new shop, her first full-scale business venture, Feb. 4 at 1600 New Road in Northfield. The city resident […]