Outgoing Little Miss Lyla Clark will cherish memories from past year
OCEAN CITY — When Lyla Clark started competing for the title of Little Miss Ocean City, she had little experience with pageants. The rising eighth-grader at Ocean City Intermediate School is a field hockey and lacrosse athlete. Her family agreed those were her priorities. “At first it was a hard transition from sports to pageants. […]
Pageants fostered growth for 2023 Junior Miss Antonella DiAntonio
OCEAN CITY — When Antonella DiAntonio got involved in local pageants, she had no idea where the journey she was about to embark upon would lead. What seemed to be a good time with friends ended up being something that has affected her lifestyle. “I got involved in the Ocean City pageants with the help […]
Local mother-daughter duo pen book of advice
‘My Mother’s Pearls of Wisdom: Advice for Becoming a Practical Adult’ OCEAN CITY – “Everyone seems to have these wonderful words of advice, but when you are young it goes in one ear and out the other.” As an adult, Lisa Chase finally understood that advice was valuable so she and her mother, Elena Chase, […]
Southend condominium features terrific location, multimillion-dollar view
OCEAN CITY — It’s not beachfront but it does have a multimillion-dollar view and is just steps away from the sun, sand and surf. Located on the corner of Asbury Avenue, the second-floor condominium at 403 53rd St. takes advantage of its southwest exposure with multiple decks and numerous windows overlooking the ocean at the […]
Baby Parade celebrates 113 years of tradition
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Baby Parade is a community tradition dating back to before World War I, as well as a family tradition sometimes spanning generations. The 113th edition of the waterfront walk on the wooden way was held Aug. 10 and, other than being forgivingly cool and cloudy, was the perfect example […]
OCHS rising senior Lola DeMarco new Miss Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — “It feels amazing. I’ve been going to this since I was a little girl and this is the ultimate prize. I get to represent the town that I was raised in — my favorite place, my home — and I am really excited for the year coming,” Lola DeMarco said after being […]
Savell brothers lead Brigantine to SJ title
They win doubles, singles; BCBP is champion for first time in over 30 years MARGATE — Brothers Jack and Joe Savell won the singles and doubles rows Aug. 11 to secure victory for the Brigantine City Beach Patrol in the South Jersey Lifeguard Championships at Decatur Avenue. “I’m just so happy to win a race […]
Representation of this part of the county matters
When Jeffrey Pierson decided not to run for re-election to the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners, we were relieved that Upper Township Deputy Mayor Kimberly Hayes was stepping up to keep representation in the northern part of the county. When Middle Township’s Melanie Collette took her place on the GOP ballot, we still […]
Elected officials’ raises are not unreasonable
They should have been braver earlier We understand that it’s not a good look to give yourself a pay raise when you’re a public official. It can come across as self-serving. When Congress does it, it always seems to take place late at night when the news cycles are over and members hope no one […]
Longport wins competitive Bill Howarth Lifeguard Invitational
Sea Isle City second, Upper Township third in final women’s race VENTNOR – The Bill Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational took place on Ventnor beach on a beautiful breezy and sunny evening Aug. 9 for the finale of the women’s racing season. All season long the guards had been gearing up for this night and it […]