Young restaurateur couple buys Mexiquila in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — A young southern New Jersey couple is about to bring some Zest to the bayside city’s restaurant scene. Ross and Lauren Hammer, owners of Zest Restaurant Group with three locations in Cape May, have announced the purchase of Mexiquila in Somers Point with plans to reopen the shuttered Mexican restaurant as Pablo […]
Levine, Gormley families donate $2M for STEM scholars
Program meant to expand access to education for Atlantic County students at Stockton University GALLOWAY — Stockton University in partnership with the Levine and Gormley Family Foundations announced Friday the launch of a new $2 million initiative to expand access to high-quality STEM education for Atlantic County students. The pledge from the two foundations will […]
Work on ALDI Food Market, intersection progressing in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to a busy intersection are progressing as part of construction of an ALDI Food Market at Groveland Avenue and New Road. Developer Provco Somers Point LLC is building the 21,659-square-foot market at the site of the former Walgreens pharmacy. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application to build the market at […]
Upper plans to borrow $5 million for rec upgrades, more
PETERSBURG — Upper Township plans to borrow more than $5 million to finance recreation upgrades and other capital improvements. Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance Feb. 2 for reconstruction of the skate park and fitness court, as well as installation of lighting, at Amanda’s Field. Second reading is scheduled for the meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
Jennifer Lynn Parker, 47
Jennifer Lynn Parker, age 47, passed away on January 14, 2026, as a result of a tragic accident. Though her time was far too short, the love she shared and the joy she brought into the world will be remembered by all who knew her. Jennifer’s smile could light up a room, and her presence […]
Mary Hope (Luft) Gustafson
Mary Hope (Luft) Gustafson passed away peacefully in her home in Ocean City NJ on Thursday, January 29, 2026. A Christian Service for Mary and a celebration of her life will be held at St John Lutheran Church in Ocean City on February 9 at 12 noon. Mary was born in New Orleans on August […]
Warriors take down Ocean City girls with final shot
WILDWOOD – One last play separated the Ocean City Red Raider girls from victory after a back-and-forth battle against the Wildwood Warriors was decided on the final shot. Raider Marley Ostrander and Warrior Rebecca Benichou were both unstoppable throughout and forced the game to come down to who had the ball last. Despite a heroic […]
Raider boys fend off Wildwood to improve to 15-3
WILDWOOD – Despite a barrage of three-pointers by the Wildwood Warriors, Josh Lenko and the Ocean City Red Raiders managed to hold onto their fifth straight win. Lenko led all scorers with 25 points as he helped Ocean City High School fend off Wildwood High School 59-47 Saturday, Jan. 31. Ocean City jumped all over […]
Mustang girls swimmers wrap regular season with win, head to sectionals
LINWOOD – Fresh off a victory at the South Jersey Swim Coaches Association tournament and a season-ending win over Haddon Township, coach Mike Demarest believes his girls are on the right track for the South Jersey Group B sectional. The Mainland Regional High School girls are the defending South Jersey champs and if they make […]
Emily Russo sets diving record for Ocean City High School
OCEAN CITY — Diminutive senior Emily Russo will have her name writ large on the records board at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center pool after breaking the 11-dive record at a home meet Jan. 29. Russo, a former gymnast turned diver, scored 454 points, shattering the 2019 record of 434.95 points by Isabella […]