Raider girls swimmers fight to finish, but Mustang girls make it to the S.J. finals
LINWOOD — The Mustang girls swim team will defend its South Jersey Group B title later this week after beating a determined Red Raider team in the sectional semifinals Monday. The Ocean City High School girls kept the meet close throughout and trailed by only four points after seven events. Their Mainland Regional High School […]
Raider wrestlers work through tough competition
ERMA — The Red Raider wrestling team ran its record to 10-1 in January, but in the past two weeks, the Ocean City High School team lost six of its last eight matches, putting its record at 12-7. However, three of those losses came to teams ranked in the top 20 in the state. That […]
Unique Riviera single offers safe anchorage, access to open ocean
OCEAN CITY — Come for the view, stay for the lifestyle: the one-of-a-kind single at 14 Caroline Lane is a boater’s paradise built for entertaining. The next fortunate owners of this exceptional property can arrive by land or by sea, as there is plenty of room for vehicles of both types. Featuring an expansive waterfront […]
Ocean City Boardwalk Subcommittee to detail work so far
Meeting Saturday will have facts, but not any recommendations OCEAN CITY — This Saturday, the Ocean City Council Boardwalk Subcommittee will present an update on its findings. The subcommittee is studying the zoning on the entire boardwalk, including the former Wonderland Pier amusement park parcel that has been mostly quiet since the park closed in […]
Somers Point City Council wants to change commission’s mission
Gerety cites ‘severe disconnect’ between council and Economic Development Advisory Commission’s priorities SOMERS POINT — City Council is looking to change the mission of its Economic Development Advisory Commission, a 10-member volunteer body that was formed to advise City Council of future and current conditions. According to the city website, EDAC’s primary purpose is to […]
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 […]