Piping Plover Prognosis
Fledge rate currently too low for this endangered species’ recovery WOODBINE — Life isn’t getting easier for endangered piping plovers in New Jersey. There was a 25 percent population drop from 2023 to 2024 and it appears the statewide numbers of nesting pairs will fall again this year. The conclusion in the New Jersey DEP […]
American oystercatchers not endangered, but ‘a species of special concern’
First oystercatchers fledged in Ocean City this summer OCEAN CITY — For the first time, a pair of American oystercatcher chicks fledged in Ocean City. A popular shorebird among watchers, American oystercatchers sport a long red bill, a chunky black and white body and yellow eyes. They are not an endangered species but are considered “a […]
Civic group honors Barbary Wars hero, Somers Point native
SOMERS POINT — About three dozen people gathered Sept. 4 at Richard Somers Park to mark the anniversary of the death of the city’s most famous son. The civic group Liberty and Prosperity has held the event each year since 2005, after the city had hosted a major event in 2004 marking the 200th anniversary […]
Report of a missing swimmer leads to big search in Cape May
After two days, officials decided no one was missing CAPE MAY – After a few days of searching for a swimmer reported missing Thursday morning in Cape May, officials called off the search Saturday believing no one is actually missing. The Cape May Police Department and Cape May City Fire Department posted on Saturday afternoon […]
Ocean City considers buying Crown Bank building
It could become the police station, instead of refurbishing current OCPD OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian said the city is considering buying the former Crown Bank building at 801 Asbury Ave. and refurbishing it as the new police station. In his Mayor’s Update on the city website (ocnj.us) Friday, while reporting an update on […]
Air Show at Ocean City airport, over the boardwalk this weekend
OCEAN CITY – All eyes will turn to the sky for Ocean City’s Air Show Weekend Sept. 13-14. All events are free. The celebration starts with the Ocean City Airport Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday featuring a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to warbirds and classics. Team […]
Ocean City Fishing Club’s 56th annual Surf Fishing Tournament Sept. 20
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fishing Club expects more than 100 anglers to line city beaches for its 56th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 20.Augie Conte III, OCFC president, hopes a forecast of good weather will lure anglers of all ages to join the approximately 20 fishing clubs that […]
Group show at Ocean City Arts Center reveals the beauty of change
OCEAN CITY — Fall is a season of transformation and the Ocean City Arts Center’s gallery showcases artwork that mirrors this shift, capturing the essence and beauty of change in every piece. September’s exhibit is a group show featuring five artists: Gail Scuderi, Doris Nogueira-Rogers, Sandra Koberlein, Diane Driessen and Kathy Casper. The exhibit, titled, […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Vendors, classic cars in Sea Isle SEA ISLE CITY – Merchandise vendors and the owners of classic vehicles are invited to participate in Sea Isle City’s 2025 Fall Family Festival. The festival will begin Saturday, Sept. 13, with a Seaside Vendors Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Promenade, where vendors can rent […]
Demolition causes power outage in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The massive building at the corner of Eighth Street and Haven Avenue was finally demolished Thursday after sitting mostly vacant for more than a decade. What last housed a mechanic’s garage and dry cleaner, and most recently a laundromat, was taken apart Thursday, Aug. 28, but not without complications. The three-story structure, […]