Mainland Regional High School Class of 2025 graduates
Don’t trade in who you are to keep people comfortable LINWOOD — Thunderstorm warnings prompted Mainland Regional High School to move its graduation ceremony up an hour June 19, saving everybody from a brief but robust downpour. Families, friends, teachers and administrators gathered to celebrate the 305 graduates at the Mustang Corral amid 90 degree heat. […]
Ocean City High School Class of 2025 graduates
Love life; do not take it for granted, seniors told OCEAN CITY — The Class of 2025 walked out onto the field at the oceanfront Carey Stadium under blue skies June 18 to the tunes of “Pomp and Circumstance,” gathering for the final time as high school seniors. Little shade was to be found as […]
Central neighborhood corner home provides perfect shore getaway
OCEAN CITY — Listing agent Elizabeth Lombard describes the home at 2 Bayonne Place as “luxury living with resort-style amenities. “Situated on a spacious corner lot in a desirable neighborhood, this property is a rare gem,” she said. Built in 2019, the 3,000-square-foot home with a black and white color scheme has six bedrooms and […]
Former teacher indicted over alleged sexual relationship with a student
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Laura Caron, 34, with charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship between the teacher and student who was in her care. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announced the indictment came June 17. Caron, of Cape May Court House, […]
Multiple departments respond to Ocean City fire
OCEAN CITY – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a home at the northwest corner of 12th Street and Ocean Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Black smoke that billowed out of the top floor deck of the multi-story structure was visible from across the city. Ocean City Department of Fire & […]
Lost children a common thing on the beach; tips on how to be prepared and to get help
FROM THE OCEAN CITY BEACH PATROL CHIEF OF OPERATIONS By ERICH BECKER OCBP Chief of Operations OCEAN CITY – As lifeguards, one of the most common things we deal with on the beach is lost children. This happens almost every day throughout the summer, and while it can happen anywhere on the island, it’s most common […]
Somers Point changes short-term rental regulations
Operators: This isn’t regulation, it’s elimination SOMERS POINT — City Council listened to a lot of passionate debate on both sides of the issue June 12 before voting 4-3 to extend the minimum stay at short-term rental properties from three to seven nights. Those in favor of the amendment, including its sponsor Councilman Sean McGuigan, […]
Somers Point Council’s 4-3 vote on rentals makes change effective at end of year
SOMERS POINT — Starting Dec. 31, short-term rentals will require a minimum of seven-day stays instead of the current three-day minimum. Somers Point City Council decided that in a 4-3 vote June 12. Councilman Sean McGuigan, who initiated the amendment, was joined in the majority by councilmen Mike Owen and Howard Dill and Council President Charlie […]
Ocean City Police Department outfits drones so they can aid in rescues
OCPD UAS Unit demonstrates dropping floating device to swimmer in distress OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department unveiled an additional use of its remote-controlled drones last week — the ability to drop a flotation device to a swimmer in distress. The OCPD’s UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Unit showed how Ptl. Brandon Smith could […]
In Ocean City: Beach Boys, Pops, Wellness Expo, auto show and Skato for Kato
OCEAN CITY – The Beach Boys open the 32nd season of the popular Boardwalk Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier with four shows on June 23 and June 24. The Beach Boys return to the Music Pier for the fifth summer after sold-out shows in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2024. Founding member […]