Kohr Brothers opening frozen custard shop at 55th Street, Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Kohr Brothers is heading south, but staying on the island. The iconic custard business is set to open a new location in Ocean City at the corner of 55th Street and Asbury Avenue this summer. Owner and operator Randy Kohr said he is excited about the opportunity to bring his family business […]
Ocean City school board hires new superintendent
Current leader of Barnegat School District says he plans a long tenure in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Dr. Brian Latwis was hired Thursday evening as the new superintendent of the Ocean City School District starting in the 2026-27 school year. He currently is superintendent of schools in the Barnegat School District, which is in […]
Construction work, disruptions along Roosevelt Boulevard, 34th Street
OCEAN CITY – Cape May County will be completing concrete work along Roosevelt Boulevard and 34th Street this week. This will include the construction of a curb-lined concrete median located at the approach to the 34th Street Bridge. Construction will take place between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursday and Friday nights, April […]
Mayoral candidates debate in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Both challengers in the Ocean City mayoral election have thrown their support behind construction of a hotel at the former Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk. “A luxury hotel would be a great idea,” Councilman Keith Hartzell said before a large crowd April 28 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. “To be crystal clear, […]
3.6-cent tax rate increase approved in Somers Point
Citizens complain about hike, citing ratable increase, new projects in city SOMERS POINT — Somers Point City Council adopted its $21,775,398 spending plan April 23, calling for a 3.6-cent increase in the local tax rate and $605,837 hike in the tax levy. The tax rate rises to $1.18 per $100 of assessed value and the […]
City Council introduces Ocean City budget with tax hike
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council voted unanimously to introduce the 2026 municipal budget April 23. Although the bottom line grew because of grants received, the tax levy and tax rate proposed in Mayor Jay Gillian’s budget in March has remained the same. “Now it looks like the budget is up $12 million (from this […]
Capital plan: $23.8 million in projects slated for 2026 in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – There are $23.8 million worth of capital projects planned in Ocean City during fiscal 2026. Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato said the work is included in the municipal budget for 2026. (See related story, this page.) The five-year capital plan, which includes 2026 through 2030, is at $73 million. As of Dec. […]
Squad 21 Youth Summer Camp is back
Upper Township Rescue Squad is host for local middle-schoolers UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Squad 21 Youth Summer Camp will return in June for its fourth year, and registration is now open to local middle-schoolers. Hosted by the Upper Township Rescue Squad in partnership with Cape Assist and other local first responder agencies, the free program […]