Raider boys swim team aims to get back to S.J. finals
OCEAN CITY — The Red Raider boys swim team, after making the South Jersey Group B finals last year, has started off the 2025-26 campaign with a 3-2 record. It includes a pair of lopsided wins over Atlantic City (124-46) and Absegami (114-55) and two decisive losses to Egg Harbor Township (101-69) and Mainland Regional (102-68). […]
Mario John Trofa
Mario John Trofa passed away peacefully in his beloved Ocean City on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a respected public finance attorney whose career spanned more than 45 years. John was the beloved husband of Gretchen Trofa (nee Hess) and the proud father of five […]
Evelyn E. Sullivan, 89
Evelyn E. Sullivan, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 9, 2025 surrounded by family. Born in Camden, she lived in Collingswood and graduated from Collingswood High School. She married Joseph Sullivan in 1955. They resided in Collingswood where they raised their family before moving to Brigantine and then to Upper Twp. Evelyn and […]
Linda Talotta, 75
Linda Talotta (nee Clements), age 75 of Ocean City, NJ, the loving wife, cherished mother, stepmother, grandmother (Nanny), and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Linda was born in London, England on September 28, 1950. She was loved by so many and left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of […]
Shore Medical Center named ‘Top Hospital’
Rating given to only 52 general hospitals across the nation SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center has been named a “Top Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group, which rates standards at the nation’s hospitals. The award was announced Monday, Dec. 15. Shore was one of only 52 general hospitals nationwide to receive the honor and one […]
Upper Township cuts ribbon on new pickleball complex
PETERSBURG — Township Committee welcomed local residents and pickleball enthusiasts to the new pickleball complex Dec. 8. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in front of the courts, during which Mayor Curtis Corson and Committeeman Sam Palombo spoke on improving the health of the community through recreation. Palombo, who oversees sports and recreational Programs and […]
Somers Point council OK with condo-hotel
Wants size, parking worked out, but not in favor of a PILOT SOMERS POINT — City Council signaled support Dec. 11 for a proposed 100-unit condo-hotel on Bay Avenue, on the condition that a couple of issues get worked out in advance. Some members would like to see the proposal downsized, saying it is too […]
Upper Township Committee to vote in January on cannabis dispensary
PETERSBURG — Township Committee has moved ahead with plans to allow a retail cannabis dispensary following discussion Dec. 15. Mayor Curtis Corson said an amendment to the township’s cannabis ordinance is expected to be on the agenda Jan. 12, with a public hearing and final vote slated for Jan. 26. Corson has said the amendment […]
Strathmere beaches still in bad shape
PETERSBURG – Mayor Curtis Corson noted the beaches in Strathmere, particularly in the north end of the island, remain in poor shape due to erosion. He said Dec. 7 that state funding for a replenishment project is in place and “hopefully there’s going to be federal funding available.” Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike reported that […]