Councilman Polcini: Time to say goodbye to Wonderland’s carousel
OCEAN CITY — Although some citizens would like to see the city rescue the carousel from the former Wonderland Pier amusement park, Councilman Tony Polcini said it’s time to say goodbye. Mayor Jay Gillian, who spent most of his life working at and running the amusement park before he closed it in mid-October 2024, concurred. […]
Flash floods stop 240-mile Moab race in the middle
Ocean City’s Maddie Brady made it 100 miles, looking ahead to 2027 OCEAN CITY — Maddie Brady ran only — only? — 100 miles at the Moab 240 earlier this month, but it wasn’t stamina that stopped her from finishing the grueling extreme marathon. As if trying to finish under 112 hours on a 240-mile course […]
‘Lighting the Way through History’
More than 1,100 people take Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey OCEAN CITY – More than 1,100 people recently participated in the annual Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Participants were challenged to visit 11 lighthouse sites, one museum and four Life Saving Stations during the event. This year’s challenge celebrated the 250th anniversary […]
Gloves dropped in wide-ranging debate for CD2
Mullock, Van Drew clash over immigration, energy, economy GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock sparred for an hour Oct. 22 in a spirited debate ahead of the Second Congressional District election Nov. 3. Mullock continually tied the four-term Republican to the highly unpopular President Donald Trump, while […]
Sandy was an abrupt wake-up call for beach towns
CAPE MAY COUNTY — Hurricane Sandy touched down just south of Atlantic City on Oct. 29, 2012, and ripped through the state, leaving a mess of flooding debris and destruction in its wake. With record-breaking storm surges, it earned the moniker “superstorm” because of the multiple forces coming together. The widespread destruction forced leaders of […]
Matt von der Hayden to become Ocean City’s next business administrator
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian announced that he has appointed Matt von der Hayden as Ocean City’s next business administrator. His appointment was approved by City Council on Thursday, Oct. 22. Von der Hayden will succeed George Savastano, 66, who will retire from this Ocean City position after a distinguished career in engineering and public […]
Upper breaks ground on living shoreline project
Township still calculating sand loss from storm, gets $29,000 dividend check PETERSBURG — Township officials and members of the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club gathered Oct. 24 at Bayview Avenue and the boat ramp to break ground on the living shoreline project. “It’s a wonderful partnership and it was done single-handedly by the Fishing and […]
Cape May County Zoo welcomes new pair of snow leopards
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Park & Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of two new snow leopards, continuing its longstanding participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP). Asha, a 1-year-old female from the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, […]
Poll: Nearly two-thirds of N.J. voters disapprove of Trump’s job
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Fewer than one-third of New Jersey voters approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling his job, and more than half said the economy has gotten worse in the past year, according to the latest poll released today by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. Ahead […]