Curtis a triple state champion
She wins titles in 400, 400 hurdles, triple jump FRANKLINVILLE — Ocean City High School junior Sophia Curtis is a triple state champion. Curtis won the 400 meter dash, the 400 hurdles and the triple jump Saturday at the 2023 NJSIAA Group III state track and field championship at Delsea Regional High School. Although the […]
Ocean City tables ban on e-bikes
OCEAN CITY — After getting an education from folks who said electric bikes are the only way they can pedal the boardwalk, Ocean City Council tabled a resolution that would ban e-bikes year-round. Multiple people spoke up during public comment at Thursday evening’s meeting, a majority opposing the ban that was proposed after others asked […]
Local organizations offer welcome, resources
OCEAN CITY — There is no shortage of groups and organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community locally, from the Atlantic County Queer Alliance to Equality Cape May and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Ocean City. They were out in force for Saturday’s first-ever Ocean City Pride Fest organized by […]
Somers Point beach concert series begins
SOMERS POINT — Somers Point celebrated the return of its beach concert series and its newfound standing as the Best Outdoor Concert Series in America on June 9 with a performance by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Presented by the city and its Beach Concert Committee, the Somers Points Concerts on the Beach series, […]
Second Chance Boutique moves up a floor
Managers tell patrons they’re in same building, not not believe rumors OCEAN CITY — Second Chance Boutique is still standing after its move to the second floor in the Shoppes at Asbury building at 801 Asbury Ave., despite rumors that the shop had closed or moved without notice. Since the move upstairs, the thrift shop […]
John Zoller, 89
John Zoller, 89, passed away on June 5, 2023 John has been an Ocean City resident since the storm of 1962. He grew up in Painesville Ohio and attended Ohio State. John was an Air Force pilot for 9 years. He then joined Pan American for many wonderful years. He finished his career with United […]
Sarah Meta Bumbaugh
Sarah Meta Bumbaugh passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 at Greenwood Villages, Lewistown, Pa. Sally was born June 26, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was the devoted daughter of the late Frank T. and Ethel M. Bumbaugh. She is survived by her many cousins. Sally graduated from Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar Va. She […]
Women to be inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame
Linwood journalist Suzanne Marino still has hands full juggling life, work LINWOOD — Accomplished journalist Suzanne Marino has been reflecting on her career as she awaits 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame. Marino reported out of Burlington County for seven to eight years before her family relocated to Atlantic County, where […]
Linwood attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis is on a mission to offer assistance in the community
LINWOOD — Attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis said she is honored and thrilled about her 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame following decades of work with various organizations in the community. Michael-Ziereis is grateful for the organization and its acknowledgement of women’s impact in their communities and professions. She worked with the Linwood […]
Ocean City Pride Fest: We Belong
Hundreds come to resort to support LGBTQIA+ community OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s first Pride Fest drew a few hundred people Saturday morning to send a message of love, acceptance and support to the LGBTQIA+ community. “You want to surround yourself with people who support you, who uplift you, and don’t waste your time trying to […]