Ocean City weighs in: What July 4th means to me
Parade participants talk of patriotism, honoring founders, lemonade and fireworks OCEAN CITY — One day of the year, America’s Greatest Family Resort stakes its best claim to being America’s Most Patriotic Resort. With enough stripes to shame a herd of zebras and enough stars to challenge the Milky Way, residents and visitors alike don the […]
Ocean Wind 1 gets BOEM Record of Decision
If construction plan gets OK, work could begin in the fall in Ocean City and Upper Township OCEAN CITY — A few months ago, as protests from citizens groups and local governments were ongoing, Ocean Wind 1 representatives predicted federal approval of the wind farm — off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties […]
Social media use harming mental health
Teens need personal interaction as balance A study published recently by the American Medical Association revealed that teens who use social media more than three hours a day may be at heightened risk for mental health issues, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mental health issues among teens and children have […]
Find help and support locally
Counseling services to psychiatric care Mental health disorders are becoming more prevalent in the United States, with an estimated 21 percent of adults affected. According to a 2023 study by Mental Health America — The State of Mental Health in America 2023: Adult Prevalence and Access to Care — 55 percent of those suffering a […]
Getting our fair share
County expects fed funding for flood mitigation AVALON — An influx of federal funds for flood mitigation projects is on its way and officials want to ensure local municipalities are in the position to take advantage of it. Cape May County Emergency Management Director Marty Pagliughi said the state Emergency Management Mitigation Unit notified his […]
Sea Isle mayor talks of state of city, work to come
Desiderio addresses beach replenishment, unruly teens, new community center SEA ISLE CITY – During Sea Isle City’s reorganizational meeting July 1, Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio gave this inaugural address: “I want to start by thanking the people of Sea Isle City for the opportunity to serve you. That is what our government is for – to […]
Upper Township engineer on the way to Cape May
Over 24 years, Paul Dietrich has handled a myriad of duties for Upper Township PETERSBURG — Township Committee bid adieu June 26 to longtime engineer Paul Dietrich, who has taken a position with Cape May. City Council hired the Ocean City resident on May 15 for three years as full-time city engineer. His duties will […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol, celebrating 125th year, gathers for group portrait, announces promotions
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol gathered on the beach by the First Street Lifesaving Station Tuesday evening, June 27, to swear in its rookie class, announce promotions and take a group portrait for 2023 – the 125th year the OCBP is protecting bathers in America’s Greatest Family Resort. The OCBP swore in […]
Cancer Support Community’s Dragon Boat races July 9
HAMILTON — The seventh annual Dragon Boat Festival expects to raise upwards of $100,000 for Cancer Support Community New Jersey programs. CSCNJ’s programs offer resources and support for women, men and children of all ages impacted by cancer at any point in their cancer journey. “All the proceeds go towards keeping those programs going and […]
Children’s book: Rocky the poodle helps children deal with stress
OCEAN CITY — A pet poodle named Rocky has come to the rescue again, this time to help children deal with stress in a book about a puppy getting lost at the Jersey shore. Ocean City author Deirdre Palm Adams will be signing copies of her new children’s book, “Don’t Worry Rocky,” in the downtown […]