Groups seek action over rash of dead whales
Organizations call for a stop on all offshore wind project activities ‘The premature death of so many whales and other marine mammals is an untenable situation that we believe is most likely caused by the increase in vessel traffic and the ‘sounding’ or mapping of the ocean floor by several offshore wind project developers.’–Suzanne Hornick, […]
Desiderio leads Cape May County commissioners
Hayes, Bulakowski sworn in to new terms of office CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Leonard C. Desiderio is the new director of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. He was chosen from among his peers at the annual reorganization meeting Thursday as Commissioners E. Marie Hayes and Andrew Bulakowski were sworn in to […]
OCHS suffers damage from pipes bursting
Weight room, auditorium, gyms flooded over break OCEAN CITY — Multiple pipes burst Christmas night at Ocean City High School, leading to several inches of water in the weight room and auxiliary gymnasium, as well as damage in the main gym and auditorium. Superintendent Matthew Friedman said Thursday the extent of damage was still being […]
Rain dampens First Night celebration
OCEAN CITY — Rain dampened the spirits of some hopinag for outdoor entertainment but there was plenty to do inside during First Night in America’s Greatest Family Resort. The city had events scheduled from 4 p.m. to midnight at 11 venues across the city, including the Music Pier, St. Peter’s Church, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, all […]
Dredge permit renewed
OCEAN CITY — The city announced that state regulators have renewed a dredging permit for Ocean City’s bay waters, including both private and public areas, for another five years. Set to expire in April, the permit now will extend until 2028. According to a news release from the city, the island-wide approach to dredging is […]
Grants to help roof historical structures in Upper Township
PETERSBURG — A local group got two things for Christmas this year — a new cedar shake roof on each of two key historical buildings and a lesson in patience. Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township member Bob Holden welcomed the news that Township Committee approved an agreement Dec. 19 with the county open space […]
Lawson’s Pride delivers holiday cheer to crew, families
CAPE MAY — A Somers Point-based group recently brought some holiday cheer to the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. On Dec. 22, volunteers with Lawson’s Pride assembled and delivered a family meal to crewmembers of the 154-foot Lawrence Lawson, which had just made port after a short cruise when the group arrived. Janice […]
Children Academy learning center to open in Northfield
NORTHFIELD — “Our job is not to tell them how the world works but to help them discover how the world works,” owner Liz Palmer said of students in her early childhood education centers. “They’re learning all of the concepts through the guidance of our teachers.” Children Academy Childcare & Learning Center in Northfield is […]