Merion Park home offers tranquil oasis in secluded neighborhood near beach
OCEAN CITY — The large and well-appointed home at 2 Victoria Lane in the Merion Park section of the island provides not only a fantastic shore getaway but also a neighborhood where kids can be free to be kids. Located south of 34th Street along a major thoroughfare into the city, Merion Park lets homeowners […]
Cape Regional merger with Cooper University Hospital to draw more doctors to Cape May County
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape Regional Medical Center is finishing up a year-long process of merging with Cooper University Hospital, which will bring new technology and staffing to the local facility. Tabernacle United Methodist Church Men’s Group invited Joanne Carrocino, president and CEO of Cape Regional Health System, and Tom Piratzky, executive director of […]
Captain Steinecke makes his final call for Northfield Police Department
NORTHFIELD — “This will be my final call,” Capt. Stephen Steinecke said into his police radio at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, after walking out of the Northfield Police Department for the final time. “It is an honor to congratulate Capt. Stephen Steinecke, badge #630. You will be missed but not forgotten,” was the return […]
Ocean City Pride Fest June 1 hosted by We Belong Cape May County
OCEAN CITY – We Belong Cape May County is proud to bring back OC Pride Fest for its second year on June 1. Starting at 9 a.m. at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, join special guest Michael J. Hartman for an opening ceremony and Pride Walk. Hartman currently serves as the chief of staff for […]
Ethics Complaint against Shaffer dismissed
Former Ocean City school board member feels vindicated, but wanted sanctions OCEAN CITY — A second ethics complaint filed against former Ocean City Board of Education member Robin Shaffer was dismissed April 30 by the New Jersey School Ethics Commission. Shaffer believes the complaint was a factor in his narrowly losing a bid for re-election […]
Groups fighting Atlantic Shores wind farms
After battling Ocean Wind, they’re suing NJDEP TRENTON — Although plans were shelved in the fall for two wind farm projects off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties, other projects up the coast of southern New Jersey continue to move forward. Now, three New Jersey shore groups have filed suit challenging the New […]
Ocean City Spring Block Party
OCEAN CITY – The cold temperatures Saturday didn’t deter thousands of people from flocking to Asbury Avenue for the annual Spring Block Party. Hundreds of vendors selling food and crafts were hawking their wares and community groups were raising funds and giving out information. Nicholas Neville and Brianna Mack of Agape Gourmet showed off a […]
Cape May County residents can get paid on-the-job-training
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development On-the-Job (OJT) training program provides county residents the opportunity to be paid while learning a new trade or skill that leads to full-time employment. Eligible residents must be: 18 years of age or older, unemployed, laid-off, or under employed. The OJT program matches […]
Brambley Golf League opens season
OCEAN CITY – The Brambley Golf League teed off its 33rd season with perfect weather, blue skies and warm temperatures last week. Rich Hawthorne set the pace early, clinching the Overall Low Gross title for the week with an impressive opening round of 42. However, it was Merry Wagner who stole the spotlight, shooting her career-best […]
Mainland Regional’s young girls lacrosse team working toward the future
OCEAN CITY — With a group of young players, the Mainland Regional High School girls lacrosse team is looking toward the future “with a lot of great foundation.” The girls are 5-5 this season with a squad that features some upper class players as leaders, but it is filled out with freshmen and sophomores. “We […]