Bible study: Book of Colossians at Tabernacle Baptist
OCEAN CITY — Tabernacle Baptist Church invites the public to an eight-week Bible study exploring the Book of Colossians. Led by Joe Rowell, the Bible study will be offered in person and via Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday. Rowell will discuss the teachings of Paul and how to better align daily lives […]
Ocean City to honor McMahon III, J. French with MLK Awards
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, with its annual ceremony and presentation of the Martin Luther King Community Service Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at noon at the Ocean City Tabernacle. The event brings the community together […]
Mayor Tapp takes seat in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Dennis Tapp was sworn in Jan. 5 as the city’s first new mayor in 16 years, replacing longtime mayor Jack Glasser. Tapp defeated U.S. Air Force veteran and nurse Morgan Slaughter in the November election. “I am deeply and profoundly grateful for the trust and confidence you have shown in me by […]
Marmora man dies after Atlantic City shooting
ATLANTIC CITY — Marmora resident Kevin Gayle Jr., 37, was shot to death Sunday night in Atlantic City. According to authorities, the Atlantic City Police Department received a ShotSpotter alert for multiple gunshots in the area of the 1100 block of Monroe Avenue at about 10:06 p.m. Jan. 7. Officers arrived at the scene and […]
Woodbine man charged with Atlantic City stabbing death
MAYS LANDING — Woodbine resident Vincent Oglesby, 30, was arrested at about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Pleasantville and subsequently charged with the slaying of Richard Vincent O’Brien, III on Jan. 1 in Atlantic City. Oglesby was lodged in the Atlantic County Jail pending a detention hearing. According to authorities, Atlantic City police responded […]
Corson sworn in to new term on Upper Township Committee
PETERSBURG — Life-long Upper Township resident Curtis T. Corson, a farmer and business owner who has served on Township Committee for a quarter-century in two stints, was sworn in to a new term Jan 5. Corson is one of the longest-serving members of Township Committee. He is a 13th-generation township resident, his children are 14th […]
All under one roof: Ocean City Community Center has something for everyone
OCEAN CITY — While many enjoyed staying bundled up inside during the recent cold spell, others were aching to get out and do something. Fortunately, there’s a terrific place on the island where those willing to brave the winter weather can spend an entire day swimming and working out, reading and renting video games, brushing […]
Ocean City Council OKs $9.9 M. more to buy Klause land
Cost nearly triple amount originally bonded in 2020 OCEAN CITY — City Council approved bonding for another $9.9 million for the purchase of the former Chevrolet dealership lot to create a stretch of open space from the Ocean City Free Public Library to the Emil Palmer Field on the north side of 16th Street. The […]
Spreading sunshine
Volunteers of Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter helping make local children’s dreams come true OCEAN CITY — The All-Volunteer Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation is most visible in September when it hosts its major golf fundraiser at Greate Bay Country Club, but the organization works quietly throughout the year to find […]
Strathmere group celebrates another succesful year
STRATHMERE — For more than 70 years, the Strathmere Improvement Association has been working to make life better for the island’s residents and visitors. Founded in 1951, the group includes owners and visitors to the Strathmere and Whale Beach sections of Upper Township. Its efforts are dedicated to preserving life in the coastal community, serve […]