Ocean City field hockey wins quarterfinal, but falls to top seed in next round; future bright for team
The most notable event of the Hammonton quarterfinals was seeing senior goalie Taryn Dolka surpass 500 career saves as she finished her time with the Ocean City field hockey program. Dolka has been outstanding in the cage throughout her career, but at times has gone unchallenged because of the Red Raiders’ strong defense. A case […]
OCHS cross country teams 2nd, 3rd at states
HOLMDEL — The Ocean City High School boys and girls cross country teams propelled themselves to this Saturday’s Meet of Champions after finishing second and third, respectively, at the Group III state meets at Holmdel. The Red Raider boys finished second to winner Colts Neck, scoring 82 points to the champion’s 64. Both teams were […]
Ocean City and Mainland teams fall in sectional tournaments
The Ocean City and Mainland Regional boys soccer teams and volleyball teams and the Mustang field hockey team were eliminated from the South Jersey Group III sectional tournaments last week. Mainland boys soccer The Mainland boys soccer team wrapped up a solid 14-5-1 season, falling to Timber Creek (13-5-1) 2-1. Mustang James Breitinger scored first […]
OCHS girls soccer upsets Cherry Hill West in PK shootout
‘A horrible way to lose, but a sweet way to win’ CHERRY HILL – The Ocean City girls soccer team beat No. 2 seed Cherry Hill West Monday evening on penalty kicks to earn a shot at a South Jersey Group III title Thursday against nemesis Shawnee, which is unbeaten this season. The Red Raiders, the […]
‘Father of the Bride’ subtle commentary on ’50s social norms
Comedy challenges expectations of traditional wedding ceremony; play on stage at MRHS Nov. 14-16 LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Drama Club will present the comedy “Father of the Bride” on stage Nov. 14-16. Phil Pallitto noted in his director’s notes that the play was adapted from Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel and immortalized by […]
First-floor condo offers luxury living two blocks from Goldcoast beaches
OCEAN CITY — Set in the heart of the Goldcoast, the first-floor condominium at 2728 Central Ave. provides a terrific headquarters for enjoying everything America’s Greatest Family Resort has to offer. The island is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring a 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, […]
Ocean City High School girls soccer team advances to semifinals with shutout victory
OCEAN CITY — On an unseasonably warm November afternoon, the Ocean City High School girls soccer team punched its ticket to the semifinal round of the playoffs with a 3-0 victory over Toms River South at Carey Stadium. Ocean City (19-4, third seed) now heads to Cherry Hill West (16-5-1, second seed) on Nov. 11 […]
Red Raiders set to host Toms River South in girls soccer tournament at 2 p.m. Thursday
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School girls soccer team continues its drive toward a championship Nov. 7 when they play host to Toms River South in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III playoffs. The Red Raiders (18-4 overall, 11-1 Cape-Atlantic League American Division) and first-year head coach Sean Matteo […]
Q&A on proposed NJDEP flood elevation rules with Peter Lomax
OCEAN CITY — Peter Lomax of Lomax Consulting answered questions from the audience during the Oct. 30 forum on the state’s proposed flood elevation standards at the Ocean City Tabernacle Oct. 30. Here is a condensed look at some of the questions and answers. (Paraphrased for brevity.) Q: There were no climate restrictions 75 years […]
Officials: Speak up now on NJDEP proposed flood elevation rules, comment ends Nov. 7
OCEAN CITY — Officials made it painfully clear Oct. 30 that citizens must speak up immediately against the governor’s proposed flood elevation changes because of the deleterious effect they would have on homes and businesses on barrier islands and on the mainland. The time to do so is just about out. At a public seminar […]