Local women seek seats on Atlantic Board of Commissioners
Republican June Byrnes of Linwood and Democrat Kim O’Brien of Somers Point are among the four candidates vying for the two at-large seats on the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 7. They are running with incumbent John Risley and Habib Rehman, respectively, both of Egg Harbor Township. Atlantic County is comprised of 23 […]
Five running for three seats on Upper Township school board
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education has three seats up for election Nov. 7 and five candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, for those positions, according to the official website of the Cape May County Elections Department. Incumbent Thomas McQuillen is seeking re-election, while incumbent Philip Schaffer did not file for re-election […]
Cape May County challenges Ørsted approvals in court
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County filed suit Oct. 17 in the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey against multiple federal agencies and the leadership of those agencies, alleging regulators abandoned their obligations to protect the environment and East Coast marine life in favor of wind energy. The county was […]
Smokestack demolition set
Dozens gather to bid adieu to iconic symbol of home BEESLEYS POINT — Wind in her hair, mud on her shoes and a can of spray paint in her hand, Cheryl Kreutz welcomed Jack and Lauren Smith to the former power plant site Saturday to put their mark on the iconic smokestack ahead of its […]
Howl-O-Ween Parade, Dog Day on Ocean City boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — Dogs and their humans gathered on the Ocean City boardwalk for a howling good time during this year’s Dog Day and Howl-O-Ween Parade on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22. For the third year in a row, dogs were allowed on the boardwalk for a day all about them. This year the Humane […]
Strengthening Souls promotes healing through yoga
SOMERS POINT — A new yoga studio has come to town, focused on comfort, support, healing and community. Strengthening Souls Yoga & Wellness, located off the bike path at 10 W. Connecticut Ave., held its grand opening Oct. 14 and offers more than just yoga. Somers Point resident Desiree Hopkins said she opened the business […]
Ocean City Chamber names chief its Citizen of Year
Jay Prettyman retiring after 32 years on force OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce named Police Chief Jay Prettyman the recipient of its 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. Prettyman is retiring after 32 years on the job. According to a news release, the chamber recognized Prettyman for his extensive service […]
Mainland takes bike tech class for a spin
Curriculum has physics, mechanics LINWOOD — Students have a new course option at Mainland Regional High School that gets them away from a standard classroom and into a working bicycle shop. Students enter class ready to learn about bicycle repair and all the tools and parts that go into a working bike. After they learn […]
Ocean City school board has seven running for just three seats
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Board of Education has three seats up for election Nov. 7 and seven candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, seeking those positions. Longtime incumbent Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes and Robin Shaffer, who was elected last November to fill a one-year unexpired term, are running for re-election. Shaffer joined the board […]
Senate, Assembly county commission seats on the ballot
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Nov. 7 general election ballot for county residents will include a Senate seat, two Assembly seats and two openings on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. Seeking re-election to a second four-year term in the First Legislative District is Republican Michael L. Testa, who is facing a challenge […]