Sea&Do: Upcoming Events
Shore Physicians ‘Be Well Connected’ Community Breakfast LINWOOD – Shore Physicians Group invites the community to a free breakfast and educational event 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 25, at Linwood Country Club at 500 Shore Road, Linwood. Part of the group’s ongoing “Be Well Connected” series, the event will offer a morning of health, […]
Revolutionary War hero’s U.T. grave formally dedicated
PETERSBURG — “I’m sure gonna be glad when today’s over. These past two years it’s been a bit of a nightmare trying to get permission to place the sign where it is,” Paul Sutton, former adjutant of Aaron Wittkamp Colwell American Legion Post 239, said Sept. 27. Years in the works, the final steps of […]
Coast Guard gives lifeguards an uplifting experience
OCBP takes part in rescue simulation with former colleague, now a rescue swimmer OCEAN CITY — The rescue helicopter crews out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Atlantic City train relentlessly when they’re not out patrolling or conducting actual rescues. They want to be so well-trained that when the emergencies arise, their efforts feel […]
Cancer Action Network in D.C. to seek action on funding, research
Upper Township cancer survivor: It was a great experience BEESLEYS POINT — When more than 700 cancer survivors, cancer patients and their supporters descended upon Capitol Hill last week to lobby Congress, Beesleys Point’s Marcia McCulley was among them. It was the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Lobby Day and Leadership Summit, and survivors […]
USCG rescue swimmer’s grandmother had an intuition about him
OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed. Just the fact that almost 30 years earlier his grandmother decided to retire in Ocean City with his grandfather “changed the whole […]
Somers Point schools seek $5.6 million referendum
Superintendent says it would not raise tax rate SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has included a bond referendum on the ballot Nov. 4, seeking $5.6 million in improvements with a state share of $1.9 million. Superintendent Ted Pugliese said last week that the district must make key improvements to the buildings to […]
Possible alternative to stop beach erosion in Strathmere
PETERSBURG — Upper Township is considering the use of innovative technology to prevent beach erosion. At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Curtis Corson said he and Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike met with Leo “JoJo” Yodock Jr. of Yodock Simmons Construction & Environmental Solutions. The national company based in Bloomsburg, Pa., specializes in water barrier technology […]
Marker ceremony for Revolutionary War hero Saturday
PETERSBURG — Upper Township’s Revolutionary War hero Henry Young will finally get the recognition he deserves with a historical marker on his grave in the family cemetery. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker dedication of the Ensign Henry Young Family Burying Ground is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Cape May […]
195-mile run honors fallen heroes; stops include Sea Isle, Ocean City, Somers Point and Linwood
CAPE MAY POINT — In a moving tribute of remembrance, a dedicated team of military personnel, first responders and supporters from across the country will embark on a 195+-mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. The 17th annual NJ Run for the Fallen is […]
Pumpkin sale at Central United Methodist helps church, Navajo Nation
LINWOOD — A local rite of passage into fall is the arrival of thousands of pumpkins outside Central United Methodist Church, which sells them through October each year. A tractor-trailer full of the orange gourds arrived Sept. 20, when volunteers were ready at 8 a.m. to start unloading the 8,000 or so fruits. Pastor David […]