USCG rescue swimmer’s grandmother had an intuition about him
OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed. Just the fact that almost 30 years earlier his grandmother decided to retire in Ocean City with his grandfather “changed the whole […]
Somers Point schools seek $5.6 million referendum
Superintendent says it would not raise tax rate SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has included a bond referendum on the ballot Nov. 4, seeking $5.6 million in improvements with a state share of $1.9 million. Superintendent Ted Pugliese said last week that the district must make key improvements to the buildings to […]
Possible alternative to stop beach erosion in Strathmere
PETERSBURG — Upper Township is considering the use of innovative technology to prevent beach erosion. At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Curtis Corson said he and Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike met with Leo “JoJo” Yodock Jr. of Yodock Simmons Construction & Environmental Solutions. The national company based in Bloomsburg, Pa., specializes in water barrier technology […]
Marker ceremony for Revolutionary War hero Saturday
PETERSBURG — Upper Township’s Revolutionary War hero Henry Young will finally get the recognition he deserves with a historical marker on his grave in the family cemetery. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker dedication of the Ensign Henry Young Family Burying Ground is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Cape May […]
195-mile run honors fallen heroes; stops include Sea Isle, Ocean City, Somers Point and Linwood
CAPE MAY POINT — In a moving tribute of remembrance, a dedicated team of military personnel, first responders and supporters from across the country will embark on a 195+-mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. The 17th annual NJ Run for the Fallen is […]
Pumpkin sale at Central United Methodist helps church, Navajo Nation
LINWOOD — A local rite of passage into fall is the arrival of thousands of pumpkins outside Central United Methodist Church, which sells them through October each year. A tractor-trailer full of the orange gourds arrived Sept. 20, when volunteers were ready at 8 a.m. to start unloading the 8,000 or so fruits. Pastor David […]
‘Bike with a Cop’ teaches OCIS youth how to get there (and back) safely
OCEAN CITY — Intermediate school students rode to school with some of Ocean City’s finest last week after securing their helmets and performing a bicycle maintenance check. The Ocean City School District teamed up with the Police Department for “Bike with a Cop” on Sept. 18. Children gathered with Ptl. Kayla Ricci beginning at 7 […]
Mother, daughter play familiar roles in Gateway’s ‘Into the Woods’
SOMERS POINT — A local mother and daughter are playing their familiar roles on stage in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Gateway Playhouse. Toni Ann Gisondi, a Holy Spirit High School graduate from nearby Egg Harbor Township, portrayed orphan Molly in the 1982 film adaptation of “Annie” […]
Red Raider runners bring back strong team
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School boys cross country team is returning the majority of its seven varsity runners after a 2024 campaign that saw the team win the South Jersey sectional meet, take second place at the Group III state meet and compete at the Meet of Champions. The team lost three […]
OCHS girls cross country wants to repeat 2024’s success
OCEAN CITY — The Red Raider girls cross country team is down a few talented runners courtesy of the 2025 graduation, but has a lot of talent back from last year’s team. “We had a really great year last year,” Ocean City High School head coach Tim Cook said. The team bid farewell to standouts […]