Mustangs advance in CAL Tournament
Mustang boys basketball win first two games, set to take on Ocean City LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School boys basketball team put on a show to advance in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament, winning their first two games of the tournament to set up a meeting with cross-bay rival Ocean City in the semifinals […]
Mayor shares State of the Township at UTBA dinner
Newman discusses upcoming projects, budget, taxes, public safety and recreation BEESLEYS POINT — The Upper Township Business Association welcomed Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes to speak during its annual membership dinner Feb. 1 at the Tuckahoe Inn. The mayor discussed ongoing projects, the upcoming budget and other issues that will be affecting […]
Ocean City school leader sets timeframe for search
Hoping superintendent under contract in March OCEAN CITY — Interim Superintendent Terrence Crowley has set an ambitious timeline for hiring a contracted leader for the Ocean City School District. “Last month you approved my goals for the year,” Crowley told the Board of Education on Jan. 25. “My first goal is to assist the board […]
Beesley’s Point Development Group supports arts at Upper schools
Opens talks on educational opportunities at former power plant site PETERSBURG — The Beesley’s Point Development Group is making good on its promise to support local education, long before the first shovel goes in the ground for its planned bayfront hotel, marina, housing and retail project. BPDG partner Dave Kreutz presented Upper Township School District […]
Ocean City shrinks boardwalk entertainer zone, quadruples fee
OCEAN CITY — Following pleas from musicians young and old not to do so, City Council voted unanimously Jan. 25 to limit where boardwalk entertainers can perform and quadrupled the fee to do so. City Council approved new rules that would allow all performances to between May 1 and Oct. 31 only in two designated […]
Upper Township Zoning Board tables plan for hotel, apartments
Applicant wants to build 108-room hotel, 24 apartments next to Cedar Square Shopping Center SEAVILLE — The Upper Township Zoning Board tabled an application for multiple variances to build a combination hotel/apartment complex next to Cedar Square Shopping Center in Seaville. “We have a couple of things to iron out but it should be on […]
Ocean City Yacht Club Foundation offers scholarships
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Yacht Club Foundation is offering a handful of funding and scholarship opportunities for children and students who show interest in maritime activities or education. The foundation was established to promote and support sailing and sailing competition in the community, as well as to support maritime-related activities. The foundation is […]
A century of worship for Grace Lutheran Church
Somers Point church plans events all year SOMERS POINT — Grace Lutheran Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events lasting throughout the year, starting with a kickoff luncheon. The church’s 100th Anniversary Committee is hosting the complimentary luncheon starting with a service at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 25. The event is open […]
Raiders dominant as postseason play looms
Ocean City drops Cedar Creek, Williamstown ahead of CAL Tournament OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School boys basketball team wrapped up its regular season with two dominant wins last week. The Red Raiders cruised to a 76-34 victory over Cedar Creek High School on Feb 1 as Kori Segich led all scorers with […]
Two new luxury homes ready for first family to celebrate the shore life
OCEAN CITY — Be the first to track sand across the floor of two beautiful new homes on the corner of Bay and Michigan avenues. “You’re not seeing double,” listing agent Mark Grimes said. Located in the exclusive Riviera section of the island, the homes at 1806 Bay Ave. and 1 Michigan Ave. were recently […]