Frank J. Osborne
Frank J. Osborne passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2023, joining his Maker and his God. A resident of Maple Glen, PA, Ocean City, NJ, and Venice, FL, Frank was married to his beloved best friend, Peggy Ann (Fischer) Osborne for almost 55 wonderful years. Their partnership laid the foundation […]
Ocean Wind 1 legal fight ensues
Ocean City, citizen groups, Cape May County trying to stop first of wind farms proposed off coast of Atlantic, Cape May counties OCEAN CITY — While Ocean City fights to stop Ocean Wind 1 from using its beaches and streets for transmission lines, Cape May County has hired a pair of attorneys to battle wind […]
Ocean City cracks down
New curfew and ban on backpacks approved OCEAN CITY — After being overwhelmed by unruly youths with “a mob-like mentality” creating havoc over Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City Council approved a new curfew Thursday and a ban on backpacks to keep them from bringing alcohol onto the boardwalk in the evenings. The revised curfew is […]
Democrats endorse McCall for surrogate
Ocean City resident ran write-in campaign OCEAN CITY – Cape May County Democrats endorsed Beverly McCall, Esq., as their candidate for surrogate. Following a lifetime of service, she mounted an ambitious write-in campaign and was formally declared a successful candidate for the general election. The County Committee voted June 12 in anticipation of her formal […]
Ocean City buys new scoreboard
OCEAN CITY — Although a business has offered to provide a new scoreboard for Carey Stadium for free, the city isn’t waiting. On Thursday afternoon during a special meeting to approve new ordinances on a curfew, Ocean City Council approved a contract for just less than $30,000 to buy and install a scoreboard to replace […]
Good luck, OCHS Class of ’23
‘At least we’re not graduating from Mainland,’ class president says, poking fun at cross-bay rival in humorous commencement speech OCEAN CITY — Class of 2023 President Charlie Costal used humor, wit, charm and his commanding on-stage presence to deliver a graduation speech not soon to be forgotten. Making references to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Good luck, MRHS Class of ’23
‘Change is constant’ is theme at commencement after storm clears to allow families to watch as graduates get diplomas LINWOOD — Ominously dark clouds spewed torrential rain early but gave way to overcast skies with rays of sun and a cool breeze for the Mainland Regional High School commencement ceremony June 16. Led by faculty […]
Juneteenth brings community together to celebrate roots in the sand
OCEAN CITY — Dozens came together Saturday at the Eighth Street Recreation Center complex to celebrate the rich history of African Americans in Ocean City and across the nation. The Juneteenth event included speakers, live music, a comedy show, drums, vendors, bounce houses, food trucks and a chance to catch up with old friends. It […]
Spacious Gardens single boasts private amenities of Kimble Harbor Association
OCEAN CITY — Known as America’s Greatest Family Resort, Ocean City is one of the most popular shore towns on the East Coast, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Great Egg Harbor Bay. The island features a family-friendly 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as […]
Scarangelli, Osunniyi win 3200, high jump NJ titles
FRANKLINVILLE — Ocean City senior Nick Scarangelli and Mainland senior Mawali Osunniyi are state champions. Competing at the NJSIAA Group III track and field state championship meet Saturday at Delsea High School in Franklinville, Osunniyi won the high jump by clearing 6’8”. He also took silver in the triple jump by leaping 47’0.5” as sophomore […]