Upper Township, Ocean City first responders honored
Three men rescued from sinking boat in Corson’s Inlet PETERSBURG — Township Committee honored the first responders involved in the rescue of three boaters last fall in Corson’s Inlet. Mayor Jay Newman said the incident occurred Oct. 30 in Corson’s Inlet and that the quick actions of those involved resulted in the successful rescue of three […]
Changes in Ocean City ordinance uncuff police
OCEAN CITY —City Council gave final approval last week to amending city ordinances so police can curb problems the resort has faced with crowds of unruly teens over the summer. Following up on the ordinance introduced in December, council voted unanimously to amend multiple sections of Ordinance 87-17 “Police Regulations” and “Beaches, Boardwalks and Recreational […]
‘Education is the key to understanding’
We Belong CMC holds first in series of LGBTQ+ information sessions OCEAN CITY — We Belong Cape May County presented the first of the three-part informational series “Listen, Learn and Love” on LGBTQ+ issues Jan. 7 at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Stockton University professor and LGBTQ+ inclusivity educator Karen Williams spoke during the […]
MRHS swim coach leaves position amid undefeated start
LINWOOD — Longtime girls swim team coach Mike Schiavo has left his position at Mainland Regional High School due to what one parent called a conflict with athletes’ parents. Schiavo worked his final day in his coaching position Jan. 6, when boys coach Brian Booth was named interim coach of the girls team. Athletic Director […]
Ocean City honors MLK
Examine where we’ve been, where we’re going OCEAN CITY — The Rev. Marcia Stanford had audience members on their feet during a rousing keynote address as the city celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the Ocean City Music Pier. The speech from the pastor of Macedonia United […]
Ocean City Superintendent assailed for silence on LGBTQ+
Newly elected board members lauded and criticized over similar issues OCEAN CITY — “You have no fear. You know, relax, OK, because everyone is appreciated,” Janice Webber told the LGBTQ+ community during a school board meeting last week. “It doesn’t have to be categorized into a particular category. If you are respectful and loving toward […]
Split votes end with no vice president of Ocean City Board of Education
Stalemate means county superintendent to decide leadership spot OCEAN CITY — Four votes were not enough to determine who would serve as vice president of the Ocean City Board of Education, a decision that now will be up to the executive county superintendent. Division was evident on the board after four new members were sworn […]
Conflict stops Upper Township rep from taking seat on Ocean City school board
OCEAN CITY — One of the three Upper Township Board of Education members chosen to represent the district on the Ocean City school board was replaced before taking her seat Wednesday, but possibly only temporarily. Upper Township Board of Education President Michele Barbieri said that during discussions with Ocean City School District solicitor Michael Stanton […]
Chau: Northfield moving in the right direction
NORTHFIELD — City Council welcomed its newest member Jan. 3 as educator Renee Carfagno took her seat on the dais for the first time representing Ward 1. Carfagno’s husband, Len, held the Bible as retired judge Joseph Visalli administered the oath of office. Carfagno, 48, and her husband have four children, all products of Northfield […]
Upper Township man arrested in fatal hit-run accident
Victim was 80-year-old grandmother; suspect facing multiple charges OCEAN VIEW — State Police have arrested an Upper Township man in the fatal hit and run of 80-year-old wife, mother and grandmother Marge Straubmuller on Dec. 29. Authorities said Hugo M. Maucher, 50, was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting […]