O.C. chamber backs hotel at former Wonderland Pier
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind a controversial boardwalk hotel project. In a news release issued about 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22, the chamber said members met with Eustace Mita, who owns the former Wonderland Pier amusement park site at Sixth Street and the boardwalk, and […]
Ocean City girls win fourth-straight CAL lacrosse title after battle with Holy Spirit
Marley Ostrander scores five goals for the Red Raiders OCEAN CITY — Holy Spirit’s girls lacrosse team matched the Red Raiders goal for goal through three quarters of the Cape-Atlantic League championship game Thursday night at Carey Stadium, keeping the outcome in doubt until the final minutes. After Ocean City High School’s girls finally got […]
Raider boys lacrosse wins fourth Cape-Atlantic League championship
Ocean City takes lead early then holds off Mustang comeback OCEAN CITY – After a season of tough tests, the Ocean City Red Raiders are still the kings of the Cape-Atlantic League. On the verge of their fourth straight conference title, the Raiders hosted the rival Mainland Mustangs for the right to be called CAL […]
Richard Bennett
In early evening March 10, 2025, Richard (Dick, Rich, UR) Bennett’s spirit departed his earthly body to be reunited with his parents, Harry & Doris, and older brother Chuck. Living in Ocean City for the past 30+ years was the joy of his life. Prior to living there, he vacationed each year since his infancy. […]
Mustang baseball has amazing rally, but falls to Prep in CAL baseball championship game
RICHLAND – Down 8-1 with only a handful of outs left in the Cape-Atlantic League title game, the Mainland Mustangs needed anything to go their way against the No. 1 seed St. Augustine Prep Hermits. That is when the entire Mustang team came back to life in the top of the fifth inning. They sent […]
Region hopes to top record tourism growth of 2024
Cape May County led state with 5% bump to $8.1B in direct visitor spending DIAMOND BEACH — “Tourism is Cape May County’s economic cornerstone. It drives job creation, supports thousands of small businesses and fuels year-round growth throughout our towns,” Eli Massood told those gathered May 15 for a tourism conference at ICONA Diamond Beach. […]
Real estate market continues to grow, but inventory refuses to budget
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The COVID-19 pandemic changed the real estate market in many ways that continue to alter the demographics of Cape May County. Homes once vacant for half a year now are being occupied full time, either by those with the ability to work from home or others who discovered the slower […]
Trio of advisers worked together behind the scenes to make OCHS proms a success
OCEAN CITY — Families’ social media feeds were filled over the weekend with pictures of beautifully dressed young people preparing for the prom at the Ocean City Music Pier. Over the past few months as the Ocean City High School juniors and seniors were picking out their gowns, tuxedoes and flowers, there was extensive work […]
DeMarzo lawsuit against Palombos dismissed with prejudice
PETERSBURG — A judge has dismissed a civil complaint filed by former Upper Township administrator Gary DeMarzo against two Township Committee members. Judge James Pickering Jr. ruled May 16 that a complaint filed against Committeeman Zach Palombo and Committeeman Sam Palombo was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back before the court. DeMarzo […]
Primaries June 10: Big slates for governor, but not locally
TRENTON — After a tense presidential election year, New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls again this fall to vote for a new governor along with local, county and state representatives. Before they do, they’ll hit the polls June 10 in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Governor’s races Gov. Phil Murphy will not […]