Gillian wins fifth term as mayor of Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Voters went to the polls in Ocean City Tuesday, May 12, and re-elected Jay Gillian to a fifth term as mayor. “I think if anything, this election tells us that Ocean City does not like hate, they don’t like the ugliness,” he said at the Flanders Hotel after the results were announced. […]
Renaissance Faire attracts thousands
Inaugural two-day festival held at 4-H Fairgrounds CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Kings and queens, lords and ladies broke bread with commoners and some oddly dressed others May 2-3 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The inaugural Cape May Renaissance Faire featured two days of fun, fantasy and history — medieval style. Entertainment was held on four […]
Ocean City reviewing ‘every possible option’ on cell phone tower
Neighbors present petition opposing tower; FAA, NJDEP haven’t approved it yet OCEAN CITY — A few years ago, neighbors were successful in blocking a cell tower Verizon Wireless wanted to place atop a building near the corner of Haven Avenue and 34th Street in Ocean City. The neighbors complained about potential health hazards from EMF […]
Fire victim airlifted from Ocean City Friday
Firefighters responded to boat on fire on a trailer on Bay Avenue OCEAN CITY – A burn victim was airlifted to the Jefferson Burn Center in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, May 8, after Ocean City firefighters responded to a boat on fire on a trailer parked in the city. According to Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard […]
Joyce Bakley Trofa, 83
Joyce Bakley Trofa, age 83, of Ocean City NJ, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, with the hearts of her family and loved ones. Born on August 16th, 1942, in Somers Point, NJ, Joyce was the beloved daughter of the late Elsie and James Provenson. She graduated from Ocean City High, […]
Spring Block Party draws thousands to downtown Ocean City
At top, working the grill for the breakfast crowd coming to the Ocean City Spring Block Party Saturday are Jack Hagan and Drew Antonelli of the Exchange Club of Ocean City – Upper Township. The Block Party is an annual festival in downtown Ocean City bringing together hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic organizations. […]
Somers Point Council adds a barrier for marketing group
SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted an ordinance April 23 that changed the wording of city code regarding use of the accommodations tax from “shall” to “may.” Council President Kirk Gerety and Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who is liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, disagree on whether that benefits EDAC. “In reference to ordinance No. […]
Grace Stitchers ensure babies are warm coming home from hospital
They’re preparing for annual Baby Shower for Shore Memorial Hospital SOMERS POINT — A group of about a dozen women meets weekly to chat, share cookies and coffee and trade tips on fiber arts all for a good cause — actually multiple good causes. The Grace Stitchers is a knitting and crafting group based at Grace Lutheran […]