Edna L. Swenson, 93
Born in Sacramento, CA to the late Grover Cleveland and Edna (nee Beamer) Royse. Edna had worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Crest Flowers in West Orange, NJ before her retirement. After her retirement she moved to Ocean City where she loved going to the beach, spending time with her family especially watching […]
Patricia S. Davis, 73
Patricia S. Davis (née Scott), 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 3, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, Pat was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Marian (née Morris) Scott. She was a graduate of Mount St Joseph’s Academy, in Flourtown, PA. When […]
Upper Township recruiting new administrator
Township Committee fired the last one Jan. 27 PETERSBURG — Township Committee has begun the process of replacing former business administrator Gary DeMarzo, who was terminated Jan. 27. Following a closed session at the end of that meeting, the governing body adopted a resolution hiring Joe Verruni of Jersey Professional Management as temporary administrator and […]
CapeGOP says respect endorsement process
Republicans endorse Ciattarelli in gubernatorial primary RIO GRANDE — The Republican Committee of Cape May County has thrown its endorsement to gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who it said respects the county convention process. The endorsement came during the CapeGOP meeting Feb. 5 at Cape Square Theaters in Rio Grande, Middle Township. Ciattarelli, a businessman who […]
Mike’s Seafood continues to back autism awareness with 17th annual run/walk in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY — What started as a way to raise awareness about autism and funding for research and treatment has turned into a “hallmark event” in Sea Isle City. The 17th annual Mike’s Seafood Run/Walk for Autism is scheduled for noon Feb. 15 at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the boardwalk. On-site registration is […]
‘Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township’
Documentary on Bethel Cemetery, home to remains of African-American soldiers Editor’s note: The film event is sold out. ERMA — Tim Millaway recently completed a documentary film about Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery called “Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township, New Jersey.” The film is scheduled for its Garden State debut at 1 […]
Coping when injury wipes out a senior’s final seasons
OCHS teen fights through disappointment, rehab, gains new perspective OCEAN CITY — Madelyn Adamson feels like she’s letting her teammates down. She’s dead wrong, of course, but when you began your athletic career in first grade and had been psyching yourself up for your senior year at Ocean City High School, being forced to sit […]
Somers Point billboard lawsuit is before appellate court
Negotiations are continuing on demolishing Highbank Apartments SOMERS POINT — City Council met in executive session Jan. 23, when solicitor Thomas Smith updated the governing body on litigation involving a proposed billboard at Somers Point Diner. City Council took no action. Reached after the meeting, Smith said the parties are hoping to reach a settlement […]
Editor’s Desk: Snowflakes? It’s a blizzard
Political sensitivities and a new policy on letters to the editor National politics have made people overly sensitive. I know, shocker. Ask anyone who made an offhand comment about politics — left, right or center — and has been rewarded with an angry harangue in return. That isn’t limited to social media, which is a […]
Offensive explosion: Raiders put up 73 points in win over Wildwood
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Red Raiders turned a slow start into a 73-point offensive explosion in their Senior Night game against Wildwood High School. Ocean City buried Wildwood with 12 three-pointers and cruised to a 73-40 win on Feb. 8. It was Ocean City’s highest-scoring game of the season and second-largest margin of […]