Ocean City adds jitney route to Stainton Senior Center
OCEAN CITY — The city took over operations at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center at the beginning of February, hiring former city council vice president Karen Bergman to oversee it, and now is adding more free transportation to the center. On Feb. 22, City Council extended the contract of the Atlantic City Jitney Association, […]
New body-worn police cameras will provide top tech for 5 years
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council approved a $583,453 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the lease of body-worn cameras (BWC) for the police department. Following the initial cost of $163,075, the contract will extend through 2028 at a cost of $105,094 yearly. According to a letter from Ocean City Police Chief Bill Campbell, the […]
Somers Point’s ex-OEM chief pleads guilty to sending child porn
MAYS LANDING — Somers Point’s former director of Emergency Management Roger B. Tees, 74, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to distribution of child sexual abuse material. The state will recommend a four-year prison term at the time of sentencing. Upon his release from state prison, Tees will be placed on parole supervision for life and be […]
Ocean City school budget levy may rise $500K
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City School District is expected to introduce its 2024-25 budget next week with a tax levy increase of about $500,000. District Business Administrator Timothy E. Kelley provided a budget update to the Board of Education on Feb. 22, saying it still is a work in progress. “We are anticipating that […]
Artificial turf at Tennessee Ave. opens up more athletic possibilities
OCEAN CITY — City officials and high school athletes cut the ribbon on the new artificial turf playing field at the Tennessee Avenue sports complex Friday afternoon, improving the venue for Red Raider teams such as girls lacrosse that have made that field their home and opening it up for other teams including the Nor’Easters, […]
Charles Robert Bruno, 96
Charles Robert “Bob” Bruno, 96, passed away at Willow Valley Retirement Communities in Lancaster, PA, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, with his family by his side. He embodied the spirit of compassion and humility. His quick wit and humor were legendary. Bob was married to his beloved wife, Jean Marie (Sova) Bruno, for 54 years […]
Barbara Jane Albertus, 90
Albertus, Barbara Jane (née Marple), 90, passed into the arms of her Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, she was deeply loved. She would have turned 91 on March 10th. Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late […]
Raider wrestlers wrap great season at state tournament
ATLANTIC CITY — Ocean City High School wrestlers Cliff Dirkes (285), Tommy Grimley (157), Nick Layton and Jace Watson (150) all rebounded from opening-round losses to win bouts in the wrestleback rounds of the NJSIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament, held Feb. 29 through March 2 at Atlantic City’s Jim Whalen Boardwalk Hall. The best wrestlers in […]
Mustang girls are South Jersey hoop champs
MRHS girls top Absegami 64-40 for title LINWOOD – For the second time in three years, the girls basketball team at Mainland Regional High School is the South Jersey champion. The Mustangs trounced Absegami High School 64-40 and claimed the 2024 South Jersey Group III sectional title Saturday, March 2. Mainland last won the sectional […]
First responders honored for saving lives
Chiefs highlight 2023 incidents in Ocean City in which police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, lifeguards answered the call OCEAN CITY — There wasn’t a safer place on the island Feb. 28 than the Ocean City Tabernacle, where dozens of first responders gathered along with their families and other loved ones to honor those among them who […]