Ocean City Eagle Scout project means to encourage more children to read
Journey comes full circle for Alex Costello OCEAN CITY — It was a full-circle moment for Ocean City’s Alex Costello on Thursday afternoon as he returned to a place he first loved as a child. A crowd gathered at Lake Memorial Park to watch the dedication of Alex’s Eagle Scout project — a tiny, brightly […]
Somers Point Council OKs Eagle Scout project
It will help firefighters locate hydrants blocked by cars SOMERS POINT — Sometimes a matter of seconds can mean the difference between life and death during an emergency, and Matthew Barnabei hopes his proposed project will be the helping hand that leads to positive outcomes. Barnabei, a 15-year-old student at Mainland Regional High School and […]
Massive Trump rally in Wildwood
Fans and supporters came to hear former President Donald J. Trump at a beach rally in Wildwood Saturday evening that also featured U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, the congressman for this southern New Jersey district. The crowd was between 80,000 and 100,000 according to Lisa Fagan, spokesperson for the city of Wildwood, who gave those […]
Upper Township school board forced to make drastic cuts
Include nine teaching positions, after-school clubs and sports, courtesy busing PETERSBURG — The continued loss of state aid along with a hefty tuition adjustment have forced the Upper Township Board of Education to make deeps cuts across the board. According to Superintendent Allison Pessolano, the district cut nine teaching staff positions and its security officers, […]
Ocean City should trim staff, lame-duck councilman says in budget dissent
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved its $113 million budget Thursday, but not before a lengthy dissent from Councilman Tom Rotondi. The Second Ward councilman said they can do better cutting the budget, which carries a tax rate hike of 3.7 cents per $100. Rotondi, who did not seek a second term in office in […]
One Ocean City budget line item was up 2,900%; it involved new Senior Center expense
OCEAN CITY — One criticism leveled at the 2024 Ocean City municipal budget was that it included a line item that increased 2,900 percent. The budget increase stems from Ocean City taking over operations for the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center in the Ocean City Community Center. Cape May County previously operated the center and […]
Sea Isle, Somers Point postal supervisor misappropriated $54,000
CAMDEN – A former supervisor in the Somers Point and Sea Isle post offices admitted Monday misappropriating $54,000 in postal funds, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn to an information charging him with misappropriating over $1,000 […]
Ocean City area events: Sea & Do
Sea Isle Garden Club Flower Sale SEA ISLE CITY – The members of Sea Isle City’s Garden Club will host their annual Flower Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, rain or shine. The Flower Sale will take place at Dealy Field, 6108 Central Ave., where the public can […]
Ocean City unofficial results: Barnes wins at-large council seat
Hartzell, Winslow have solid leads; Third Ward a tossup OCEAN CITY — According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Sean Barnes appears the clear winner of the at-large race for City Council, beating former councilman Michael DeVlieger with a lead that stands at 1,778 to 1,261. In the Fourth Ward, incumbent David Winslow is well ahead […]
‘Jersey gal’ from Sea Isle on ‘Love Undercover’
SEA ISLE CITY — When local viewers tune into the Peacock reality dating series “Love Undercover,” they may see a familiar face. Jacklyn Romano, 26, a Sea Isle City native and 2016 Ocean City High School graduate, is one of the 20 women on the streaming service show. The premise has the women meeting and […]