All the way to the finals
Mustangs upset their way to ultimate game, but fall to Morris Knolls HAMILTON – The Mainland Mustangs’ exciting, upset-filled run through the playoffs took them all the way to the state championship game Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Hamilton, but that’s where it ended. The .500 team surprised opponent after opponent, claiming a […]
New, modern-style home centrally located for easy access to all island offers
OCEAN CITY — The new, modern home at 2732 West Ave. in America’s Greatest Family Resort is the perfect place for a family to set up headquarters for exploring the island and everything it has to offer. On the Goldcoast, stretching from 18th to 29th streets, the home is centrally located between the Northend starting […]
Scarangelli, Osunniyi double S.J. title winners
Red Raiders, Mustangs do well at South Jersey sectional track and field meet FRANKLINVILLE — Ocean City High School senior Nick Scarangelli and Mainland Regional senior Mawali Osunniyi were double winners at the South Jersey Group III track and field sectional over the weekend at Delsea Regional High School. Scarangelli won the 1600 mete and […]
Curtis wins 2 S.J. titles, helps O.C. to relay win
Mainland’s Crozier-Carole takes high jump; strong finishes for other athletes FRANKLINVILLE — Ocean City junior Sophia Curtis was a double winner at the South Jersey Group III track and field meet and Mainland senior Emma Crozier-Carole took the title in the high jump. Other Mustangs and Red Raiders had medal finishes in multiple events over […]
Historic season ends for Red Raider softball
Ocean City girls upended in extra innings during S.J. semifinal game OCEAN CITY — The Red Raiders softball team ended its season in the South Jersey Semifinals on Wednesday after a nine-inning battle against fifth-seeded Shawnee High School. The Ocean City girls had a historic season this year with a record of 20-9, the first […]
Tribute part of garden former teacher helped revive at Ocean City Primary
OCEAN CITY — “She was a teacher, coach but she was also everybody’s friend and a driving force for everybody in the community to be a better person,” Ocean City Primary School Principal Cathleen Smith said. “For us, this garden is about always doing more.” The school honored Mikenzie Helphenstine on May 31, dedicating a […]
Homelessness rising steadily across county
High rent and home prices, red tape driving housing crisis VILLAS — Exorbitant rents and home prices coupled with red tape for those seeking government assistance continue to drive up Cape May County’s homeless population. Five county councils of Knights of Columbus held a well-attended forum May 31 at St. John Neuman Parish to discuss […]
Art in the Park combines beautiful work, setting
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Arts Commission is preparing to hold its 7th annual Art in the Park at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. “The artists love being there. For artists, a successful day is if you sell your work, but so many say they don’t care if they […]
Northfield man sentenced on three separate indictments
MAYS LANDING – Deshoin Rowell, 22, of Northfield, was sentenced by the Honorable Nancy L. Ridgway, J.S.C. on Wednesday, May 31, to five years in New Jersey State Prison concurrent on three separate indictments charging him with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He must serve 85 […]
Juveniles destroy property at Sea Isle’s Dealy Field
SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City Police reported they received a 911 call at 12:12 a.m. Monday, May 29, reporting a group of juveniles breaking fences and destroying property at Dealy Field’s “Play By The Bay” playground, located at 6108 Central Ave. Police said officers quickly responded to the scene, where they came […]