Glasser lauded on way out door in Somers Point
Longtime mayor passes baton, will continue to support veterans causes SOMERS POINT — Outgoing Somers Point mayor Jack Glasser called the 16 years he served “a great time as a public servant to the city I love.” Glasser presided over his final meeting in the position Dec. 14 after deciding not to seek re-election to […]
Restaurateur accuses Somers Point official of misconduct
SOMERS POINT — A local restaurateur has accused a city councilman of trying to strong-arm him into giving up on development plans at his family’s longtime business. John Exadaktilos spoke during the Somers Point City Council meeting Dec. 14, alleging City Councilman Sean McGuigan committed official misconduct by threatening to take parking spaces away from […]
First Dip helps ‘start the new year right’ in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Under cloudy skies threatening a sprinkling, hundreds of revelers flocked to Eighth Street beach in America’s Greatest Family Resort for the annual First Dip in the Ocean. While it was a good 10 degrees cooler than Jan. 1, 2023, the new year started with an afternoon air temperature in the low to […]
Options aplenty for lifting spirits on, off the island
Ready-to-drink cocktails popular, older mixers making a comeback OCEAN CITY — Crossing over any of the bridges into Ocean City, visitors and locals alike are part of a dry town with plenty of spirits. Despite being a dry island since 1909, there are plenty of stops before the town limits to stock up on liquor […]
Dine, dance, drink? Designate a driver
New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated nights of the year. Many may be wondering how everyone is planning to party this year? If that’s you and you need some holiday ideas, we’ve got you covered with this New Year’s Eve night out, or in, guide. You may be thinking that New Year’s […]
Five ways to improve health in 2024
A new year brings a chance for a new beginning. It’s a time for people to start something new to improve their bodies, minds and spirits. Dr Megan Mahon McQuarrie, M.D., who specializes in family and sports medicine at Shore Physicians Group’s Ocean City practice, offers important advice for getting — and staying — […]
Dry First Night, wet First Day
Ocean City will host alcohol-free events at multiple venues New Year’s Eve, boardwalk run and plunge New Year’s Day OCEAN CITY — Say goodbye (or good riddance) to 2023 and hello to 2024 during two days of fantastic fun in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Ocean City will once again host its popular First Night festivities […]
Ocean City will take over running senior center
Operations to remain same except food will be prepared in house OCEAN CITY — The seniors were angry that day, my friends. Over lunch Thursday, nearly 50 seniors let city and county officials know in no uncertain terms that they do not like change and they absolutely do not want to lose the two women […]
Upper Township man says property perfect for preservation
Land, historic home abut Marshallville Road Bridge “This is an amazing opportunity for the county and township to respond to the reasonable and acceptable pressure from those individuals seeking safe, legal and authorized amenities for water access,” Marshallville Road resident Mark Kelly states in an application to the county Open Space Board. Kelly told Township […]
Unique gifts, handmade crafts best sellers this holiday season
Area retailers offer wide variety of shore-inspired options OCEAN CITY — One-of-a-kind gifts are the rage this year as holiday shoppers are looking for something unique. They also want to buy items that remind them of the Jersey shore, and many are looking to support local businesses. Shoppers report they’re finding exactly what they’re searching […]