Colony Club inducts new members
OCEAN CITY – The Colony Club of Ocean City welcomed four new members at its recent monthly meeting at the Community Center of Ocean City. Inducted were Christine Wilson, Nora Fischer, Chris Beisel and Ann Raab. Members were also updated on the club’s activities and programs. Cathi Ferber is chairman of the major fundraiser, a […]
East Lynne Theater to stage reading based on Jim Plousis: Jersey Lawman
CAPE MAY – East Lynne Theater Company will produce “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram 8 p.m., April 20. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his […]
Somers Point solicitor updates council on billboard litigation, Passport Inn, Sonesta Suites
SOMERS POINT — City Council met in executive session March 28, when solicitor Thomas Smith updated the governing body on litigation involving a proposed billboard at Somers Point Diner and a street vacation for the adjacent Passport Inn. Also on the agenda was a redevelopment agreement with AVIA NJ for the Sonesta ES Suites property. […]
Somers Point Education Foundation mixer April 25
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Foundation for Education has scheduled its second annual mixer and cash raffle for April 25 at Somers Point Brewing Co. Chuck Westcott, a member of the foundation board, said the group consists of a mix of parents, residents, teachers, new superintendent Ted Pugliese, business members and others. “The sole […]
Somers Point: Spring paving under way, study of Rt. 52 sought
SOMERS POINT — Winter’s potholes will soon be a jiggly old memory as spring roadwork begins around the city. Engineer Greg Schneider updated City Council about ongoing and future projects March 28. He said phase 1 of Ocean Avenue paving has been completed and was awaiting inspection. Plans are complete for Ocean Avenue phase 2 […]
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade is Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast for the weekend looks sunny and mild, and Ocean City will be ready to welcome spring and the end of tax season with the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 13. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, […]
Bernadette Peters to open Ocean City Pops season
Tickets on sale April 10 OCEAN CITY – Tickets for the season-opening Ocean City Pops concert featuring theater, television and film star Bernadette Peters will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10. Peters will join the Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 season at 7:30 p.m. […]
Ocean City softball won’t be sneaking up on anybody this season
See gallery below OCEAN CITY – After tying the school record for wins with 20 last season, the Ocean City High School girls softball team won’t be sneaking up on anybody this spring. On the plus side they have two strong pitchers – Jessica Mooney and Brooke Douglas – returning for their sophomore campaigns and coach […]
Ocean City boys lacrosse off to good start with team approach
See gallery below OCEAN CITY – After a rain delay, the 2024 lacrosse season has finally begun for the Ocean City Red Raiders. Eleven different Raiders scored a goal in the season opener as they cruised past Cedar Creek High School 19-3 on April 4. After an early timeout, Ocean City scored nine consecutive goals […]
Ocean City girls lacrosse plans tough schedule to compete in talented South Jersey Group III
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School girls lacrosse team put its newly constituted team to the test Saturday, facing a tough out-of-state competitor in Villa Maria Academy. The girls lost, 12-6, to even their fledgling season record to 1-1, but coach Lesley Graham knows if her girls want to be competitive in the […]