Strathmere beach work delayed
Beach erosion slows, but replenishment will be late ‘We’re really asking people to stay off the dunes in that area. It is very unsafe to be up there and unsafe to walk along the sand below. It could sough off the sand face without notice, and whether falling down 10 feet or a 10-foot wall […]
With Jack Glasser retiring, Dennis Tapp announces run for Somers Point mayor
SOMERS POINT — Former City Councilman Dennis Tapp has announced his candidacy for mayor of Somers Point after longtime Mayor Jack Glasser decided not to seek another term. “I hope to utilize my extensive experience on City Council and my passion for serving my community to help move Somers Point forward while bringing positive changes […]
William S. ‘Bill’ Kraft, 92
The loved ones of William “Bill” S. Kraft are sad to share his passing at age 92. Bill passed away at his home in Ocean City, NJ early on Wednesday May 17, 2023. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA the son of Cordelia (Siegfried) and William L Kraft. As a boy he lived in […]
Veterans Outpatient Clinic is expanding, relocating to Linwood
LINWOOD – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to expand health care services in Atlantic County. The current Community Based Outpatient Clinic is based in Northfield and will be relocating two miles away to Linwood. The clinic is set to double in size to over 22,000 square feet, which will enable a much-needed expansion of […]
Unlocking of Ocean, Business Plunge are this Friday
OCEAN CITY — The community will forgo swimsuits and march straight into the ocean in their business suits Friday as Ocean City continues its series of events to kick off summer 2023. The Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. May 26 on the beach next to the Ocean […]
Historic Preservation Society presents Strawberry Festival Saturday
GREENFIELD — The Strawberry Festival and Craft Show is an annual rite of spring in Upper Township, celebrating the juicy red fruit. This year’s edition is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road in Greenfield. Presented by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township, the […]
BOEM: Final impact of Ocean Wind 1
FEIS assesses the effects on whales, tourism, skyline and much more Editor’s note: See related letter from multiple groups to Ørsted’s CEO. The letter, with addendum, is available here. OCEAN CITY — The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind farm released Monday is […]
Groups battling Ocean Wind put Ørsted CEO on notice about their basic concerns
Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Mads Nipper, CEO of Ørsted, the Danish company that is planning the Ocean Wind 1 wind farm project off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties. Dear Mr. Nipper, We write as concerned citizens and residents of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. Our groups total tens […]
Ocean City girls repeat as CAL lax champs
Red Raiders hold off Holy Spirit – again – in ‘a really hard-fought win’ OCEAN CITY — Another year, another championship-winning victory over Holy Spirit fueled by five goals from the girls lacrosse team’s leading scorer. The Ocean City High School Red Raiders defeated the Spartans 15-6 on May 19 in the Cape-Atlantic League title […]
2nd CAL lax title in a row for Ocean City boys lacrosse
Red Raiders defeat Caper Tigers 12-2 with powerful offense, stifling defense OCEAN CITY — Junior Charlie Schutta scored just 7 seconds into the game and the Red Raiders never looked back as they defeated the Caper Tigers 12-2 and repeated as Cape-Atlantic League champions May 19 at Carey Stadium. Pat Grimley, who topped 50 goals […]