DEP: Tests for mercury in Upper Township ‘adulterated’
Incident referred for civil, regulatory action as well as criminal investigation PETERSBURG — “I want to share some information that may be alarming to you all,” DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told a packed house during the Upper Township Committee meeting Oct. 28. “The DEP’s initial findings have revealed that some of the initial samples of […]
Congressional Debate
Van Drew, Salerno spar over issues: abortion, immigration, energy costs GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Abortion, inflation, immigration, offshore wind and climate change were among the topics as U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and challenger Joe Salerno shared the stage Oct. 24 at Stockton University for a debate ahead of the Second Congressional District election Nov. 5. […]
Ocean City firefighters help one of their own
Blaze Saturday on West Avenue displaces five residents OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department had to help one of their own Saturday morning when a firefighter was briefly stuck near flames and amid swirling smoke on a second-floor deck after the valve on a propane tank failed during a fire at a West Avenue […]
Marketing campaign for Somers Point continues to grow
SOMERS POINT — Chuck Westcott of the Economic Development Advisory Commission said the city’s marketing campaign continues to grow. Westcott spoke before City Council on Oct. 24, detailing the efforts and outcomes of the third quarter of 2024. “Our focus this year has been primarily on two things — marketing and our participation in the […]
Ocean City’s Alice Woods new executive director at Gateway Playhouse
SOMERS POINT — Gateway Playhouse has announced Alice Woods, a certified fund raising executive, has been hired as its new executive director, effective immediately. Woods takes over the role from Keith Cooper, who recently retired. Woods, an Ocean City resident, has spent more than 20 years in nonprofit management within the health care, higher education and […]
Free presentation Oct. 30 at Tabernacle on flood elevation rules
OCEAN CITY — Due to overwhelming demand, a free presentation on proposed new statewide flood elevation requirements will be moved to the Ocean City Tabernacle. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Because the proposed regulations potentially could affect all Ocean City residents, the public […]
Ocean City Council OKs $6.1M contract to build police substation
Waterpark owners make last-ditch plea for land swap; councilman wanted input OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council unanimously approved a $6.1 million contract to build a police substation on the boardwalk at Eighth Street after a last-minute plea from the owners of the OC Waterpark & Adventure Golf to swap properties. The decision also met […]
Jordan Road students learn about environment at JFK Park
SOMERS POINT — About 125 students in fifth and sixth grades at Jordan Road School enjoyed a beautiful day at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park earlier this month while learning about the environment of the bayfront venue during Save the Bluff. Ken Berardis, the school’s new principal, called the event an “amazing learning opportunity that […]
Coming up: Trick-or-treating, Trail of Two Cities, ‘Percy Jackon Musical’
OCEAN CITY – Trick-or-treating Thursday is among a long series of events heading into November including the Trail of Two Cities, a musical and Earlier Than the Bird shopping. Trick-or-treating Hours for trick-or-treating in Ocean City will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Safety tips that can be followed include: – Wear reflective clothing. […]
McGinnity to be honored by O.C. Chamber as Citizen of the Year Nov. 21
OCEAN CITY – Bill McGinnity, the chef and owner of Cousin’s Restaurant in Ocean City and Nobil Catering and Food Services, is the 2024 Citizen of the Year, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announced. He will be honored at the Chamber’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Award and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards dinner […]