Demand congressman protect Medicaid, Social Security, represent constituents NORTHFIELD — An estimated 600 people lined Tilton Road outside the office of U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew on March 13, calling for the congressman to support the people of southern New Jersey. Van Drew voted to support a bill approved Feb. 25 that calls for a […]
No staff is cut under this budget, which would cost average property owner extra $116 PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education introduced its budget March 18, calling for a 4-cent increase to the tax rate to $1.587 per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of […]
High school could lose another 12 teachers as district grapples with funding loss LINWOOD — Expecting the loss of another 12 teachers, members of the Mainland Regional Education Association gathered outside the school March 19 to support adequate funding for education. More than 50 members of the MREA participated to raise awareness of what federal, […]
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City taxpayers will see a 3.76-cent increase in the tax rate if the proposed 2025 municipal budget is approved later this spring. It is the same increase taxpayers faced in the 2024 fiscal year budget. Ocean City Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato handed out copies of the proposed budget at Thursday […]
Shiloh Baptist celebrates Ocean City’s Mother Moore as she turns 104 OCEAN CITY — Juanita B. Moore lives by a simple credo, “Let go and let God.” It has helped her live to her 104th birthday, which was celebrated Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shiloh Baptist Church at 7 E. Seventh St. in Ocean City. […]
School board votes down attempt to move to rescind policy OCEAN CITY — After multiple impassioned pleas during public comment to rescind a policy on support and privacy for transgender students, and then combative outbursts from the audience during discussions about procedures, the Ocean City Board of Education voted down an attempt to bring that […]
OCEAN CITY — Start the day with coffee on the back porch as the sun rises and end the day with a cold drink on the private deck off the primary bedroom as the sun sets on another great day at the beach. Offering five bedrooms and three bathrooms on multiple levels, plus a cozy […]
OCEAN CITY — Where can you watch the unwavering ocean smash against the unyielding beach while taking a shower? In the wonderful single-family home at 5235 Central Ave., that’s where. Recently listed by Mark Grimes of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach Realtors, the 2,022-square-foot Southend beachfront stunner is loaded with modern amenities. The home’s […]
OCEAN CITY — Sporting a large yard, screened porch and second-floor sun deck, the newly listed home at 5416 Bay Ave. has abundant space both inside and outside to host a large family and friends for a shore vacation. Located in the OC Homes section of the island, the home offers access to everything America’s […]
OCEAN CITY — Danna Ramirez-Castaneyra, a senior at Ocean City High School, was just named a Student of the Month for February with a special note on her certificate about compassion. Abbreviate that a bit to just plain passion — passion for going her own way in athletics. Ramirez-Castaneyra just came off a fifth-place finish […]
LCMR’s Hansen, Raiders Grimley and Dirkes battle through wrestle-backs ATLANTIC CITY — The 2025 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships wrapped up last week at Boardwalk Hall, where veteran wrestlers from Lower Cape May Regional and Ocean City high schools took on the best New Jersey has to offer. Lower’s Chase Hansen qualified for his third consecutive […]
Ocean City explodes in fourth quarter, beats Timber Creek for 1st title since ’90s OCEAN CITY — Luke Tjoumakaris and Tighe Olek dominated the boards. Josh Lenko and Tjoumakaris combined for 44 points. Dean Lappin had three steals and four assists. Floor general Ben McGonigle put it all together as the Red Raiders won their […]
It is important that the Ocean City Planning Board is working up procedures for citizens to video record its meetings. We hope a comprehensive policy, that should be unveiled by its first meeting in March, will be a step forward for the board, those who appear before it and interested citizens. We also hope these […]
Political sensitivities and a new policy on letters to the editor National politics have made people overly sensitive. I know, shocker. Ask anyone who made an offhand comment about politics — left, right or center — and has been rewarded with an angry harangue in return. That isn’t limited to social media, which is a […]
To the Editor: Upper Township, we need a bike path. As both time and attention spans these days are short, I will attempt to keep this call to action short and sweet. As a collegiate basketball player and lifetime athlete, the benefits of physical movement are beyond denial. Yes, walking and running and moving in […]
A few hours before heading over to cover Ocean City’s 9-11 ceremonies last week, I was driving behind an SUV with a couple of political bumper stickers. On any other day the stickers would have merited little more than a raised eyebrow. Whenever Sept. 11 rolls around, the day isn’t quite the same. We are […]
