County fights wind farms ‘on all fronts’
‘On behalf of the people … we will not let that happen without a fight’ – Desiderio CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners is formally opposing the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind farm and the Danish company’s adjacent proposed wind farm, Ocean Wind 2, and threatening legal action […]
Protesters walk Ocean City causeway to raise awareness
OCEAN CITY — Activists who rallied at Mark Soifer Park in Ocean City and then took their signs to the walkway along the causeway said it was more than a protest against the offshore wind turbine farms planned off the coast. “We’re not just here to wave the signs and make noise,” island resident Doug […]
Somers Point man charged with multiple drug offenses
SOMERS POINT — City resident John Garman, 38, was arrested May 25 following a joint narcotics investigation and charged with operating a non-licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution operation from his home. The investigation was conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Gangs, Guns & Narcotics Task Force, the Somers Point Police Department and the High […]
Ricky Lewis Hollingshead, 64
Ricky Lewis Hollingshead, age 64, died at Shore Memorial Hospital on May 10, 2023. Born in Shore Memorial Hospital, he lived in Ocean City, NJ, graduating from Ocean City High School in 1977. He worked in construction for over 30 years, including EarthWorks from 1979 until his retirement in 2002. Rick was a lover of […]
William Henry Pugh, IV
William Henry Pugh, IV, a/k/a “The Grand High Tortuga,” dubbed “GH” by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully in Ocean City NJ on May 23, 2023 surrounded by his family and wife of 62 years, Ann Rosemary (Nancy) O’Connell Pugh. Bill was a 1954 graduate of Lower Merion High School, a 1958 graduate of Villanova University […]
State to Upper Township: Remove piling sand will cover
Officials uncertain how to proceed, trying to determine number involved PETERSBURG — Upper Township is eagerly awaiting its next beach replenishment project for the Strathmere section, where erosion has taken its toll on the northern part of the island. In the meantime, the state wants timber piling exposed just north of Williams Avenue cut or […]
Garden Club to Point residents: Show Pride
Green Thumb again having garden contest with five distinct categories SOMERS POINT — The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point is once again inviting residents to participate in the eagerly anticipated Pride in the Point garden contest. The event showcases the passion and creativity of local gardeners while fostering a sense of community pride. […]
Upper Township doesn’t have effective methods to stop ATV riders from trespassing at Gandy’s Pit
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to limit ATV access to Gandy’s Pit Nature Area. Township Administrator Gary DeMarzo reported May 22 that plans are moving ahead to build a barrier blocking entrance to the area at Burley Road. The problem, DeMarzo said, is that some adjoining properties are privately owned and the township […]
Some in Upper don’t like bike route SJTPO is peddling
Contend proposed path would compromise safety, quality of life, property values PETERSBURG — Some residents object to part of the proposed route for a bicycle path through the township that would cut down a street in their neighborhood or close to their properties. Mike Scanlan, contending he represents a lot of his neighbors who could […]
Mustang girls double winners at CAL meet
Ocean City’s Styer, Curtis win individual events, team up to help win relay OCEAN CITY — Mainland Regional’s Emma Crozier-Carole and Gillian Lovett were double winners at the 2023 Cape-Atlantic League Track and Field Championship on May 24 at Bridgeton High School. Red Raiders Sophia Curtis and Elaina Styer each won an event and teamed […]