HELEN C. BIGGS, 93
Helen C. Biggs, 93, of Marmora, passed away Oct. 22, 2023. Helen was born to Howard and Ethel DeLancey on April 24,1930. She married Morton Biggs Jr. in 1954 and they built their home together in Marmora. She was a loving mother to their boys Donald and Daniel. Although she did work outside the home, […]
Jury: Ocean City owes Klause $17.8M. for his property
City took former car dealership by condemnation in May 2020 OCEAN CITY — A jury has ruled in favor of Klause Enterprises in a dispute over the value of the property bordered by 16th and 17th streets and Haven and Simpson avenues that the city had taken by eminent domain. Jerry Klause said a jury […]
Four seek seats on Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — Two incumbents are facing a challenge from political newcomers in the City Council election Nov. 7. Councilman Richard DePamphilis III and AnnMarie Gibbs are seeking the seat representing Ward I, while Councilwoman Karen Bruno and Charlie Haberkorn are vying for the Ward II seat. The governing body has six members in two wards […]
Local women seek seats on Atlantic Board of Commissioners
Republican June Byrnes of Linwood and Democrat Kim O’Brien of Somers Point are among the four candidates vying for the two at-large seats on the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 7. They are running with incumbent John Risley and Habib Rehman, respectively, both of Egg Harbor Township. Atlantic County is comprised of 23 […]
Five running for three seats on Upper Township school board
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education has three seats up for election Nov. 7 and five candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, for those positions, according to the official website of the Cape May County Elections Department. Incumbent Thomas McQuillen is seeking re-election, while incumbent Philip Schaffer did not file for re-election […]
Cape May County challenges Ørsted approvals in court
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County filed suit Oct. 17 in the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey against multiple federal agencies and the leadership of those agencies, alleging regulators abandoned their obligations to protect the environment and East Coast marine life in favor of wind energy. The county was […]
Smokestack demolition set
Dozens gather to bid adieu to iconic symbol of home BEESLEYS POINT — Wind in her hair, mud on her shoes and a can of spray paint in her hand, Cheryl Kreutz welcomed Jack and Lauren Smith to the former power plant site Saturday to put their mark on the iconic smokestack ahead of its […]
Howl-O-Ween Parade, Dog Day on Ocean City boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — Dogs and their humans gathered on the Ocean City boardwalk for a howling good time during this year’s Dog Day and Howl-O-Ween Parade on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22. For the third year in a row, dogs were allowed on the boardwalk for a day all about them. This year the Humane […]
Hay day: Place kicker sends Raiders to postseason with walk-off field goal
Ocean City faces Hammonton in opening round HAMMONTON — Spectators got their money’s worth in the last game of the regular season as the Ocean City Red Raiders played in their best game of 2023 in a 24-21 win over the Hammonton Blue Devils thanks to big plays and a game-winning field goal. In a […]
Strengthening Souls promotes healing through yoga
SOMERS POINT — A new yoga studio has come to town, focused on comfort, support, healing and community. Strengthening Souls Yoga & Wellness, located off the bike path at 10 W. Connecticut Ave., held its grand opening Oct. 14 and offers more than just yoga. Somers Point resident Desiree Hopkins said she opened the business […]