Coastal Marine, Revel Ride spin way toward helping OCNJ C.A.R.E.
MARGATE — Coastal Marine Piling teamed up with Revel Ride Margate, a spinning studio, to raise funds for the nonprofit OCNJ C.A.R.E. on Dec. 20. Kim Styer, who owns Coastal Marine with her husband, T, said employee Bobby Joslin came up with the idea because he wanted to give back to the community. “We all […]
Wonderland property on Jan. 7 Planning Board agenda
Report appears to indicate property may meet rehabilitation criteria OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Planning Board will take up a review of the Wonderland Pier property at a Jan. 7 meeting at the Music Pier. Ocean City Council voted Dec. 4 to refer the home of the former amusement park at 600 Boardwalk to […]
t’s been nearly 15 years since the previous massive storm evacuation
Cape May County to roll out ‘Know Your Zone’ with updated map for officials, residents and visitors to prep for future storms CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Hurricane season in Cape May County requires officials and residents to keep a close watch as dangerous storms develop and progress up and along the East Coast. That […]
Marching Band, Color Guard make Mainland Regional High School proud
After success at state and national competitions, they are recruiting in February, March for next season LINWOOD — Musicians stepping in unison while belting out on brass, flags flipping and twirling, the Mainland Regional High School Marching Band had another season of competitive success this year under the leadership of Band Director Kevin Flaherty. Somers […]
Strathmere residents: Noise ordinance is not helping us
PETERSBURG — Criticism of Upper Township’s newly amended noise ordinance ranged from “woefully insufficient” to “this does not address the issue at all.” Despite the litany of complaints, mostly from residents of the Strathmere section of the township where the Deauville Inn and other restaurants are frequent targets, Township Committee voted unanimously Dec. 15 to adopt […]
Ocean City officials vow beaches will be ready for the summer season
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s beaches are going to be fine this coming summer. That was the message from city officials about plans to fix beaches damaged by storms at the end of last summer. It was coupled with a plea from Mayor Jay Gillian for residents to stop posting pictures of sand-depleted beaches because it […]
Ocean City honors Elliott family for work on HERO Campaign
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City has honored the Elliott family for how they responded to a personal tragedy and have worked tirelessly for a quarter-century to save others’ lives. Bill and Muriel Elliott founded the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 25 years ago after their son, John, a U.S. Navy ensign, was killed by a […]
Somers Point developer offers interesting idea to meet parking requirements
SOMERS POINT — The potential developer of a Bay Avenue property has proposed an interesting solution to a lack of parking. Councilman Sean McGuigan reported Dec. 11 that the unnamed developer approached the concept review committee with a proposal to build a mixed-use building on the southwest corner of Gibbs and Bay avenues but lacks […]
Upper Township defends response to snow storm
Officials explain cost of salting, plowing, how it will decide dealing with weather events PETERSBURG — A winter storm dropped several inches of snow around southern New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 14, when Upper Township took a wait-and-see approach to its response. Mayor Curtis Corson suggested there were some critics. “As you know, Facebook seems […]
Ocean City students spread holiday cheer to veterans
Editor’s note: Story courtesy of the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School library has a holiday card station that has become an annual fixture – and a way to brighten the season for local veterans. The station is stocked with colorful construction paper, decorative holiday stationery, festive stickers and […]