Local businesses say holiday sales on par with 2022
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Jessica Englehart had heard about the warning signs and the challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic going into the holiday season, especially with the concerns over inflation and a possible recession. So far, the vice president of LEH Soap Company, headquartered in Marmora, and some other area merchants said they have not experienced […]
Somers Point Business Assoc. scholarships for future business leaders
SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Business Association (SPBA) announced the establishment of the Lou DeScioli Scholarship Awards. The SPBA will award three $500 scholarships in the name of Lou DeScioli to students who work at a business based in Somers Point. These scholarship awards are inspired by longtime Somers Point business and community leader […]
Performances put spotlight on MRHS musicians, dancers
LINWOOD — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for musicians and dancers at Mainland Regional High School, where they are set to perform in several concerts and showcases in the coming weeks. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are set to take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, with […]
Get into holiday spirit with OCTC’s music and dance spectacular
OCEAN CITY – If you’re not in the holiday spirit yet, come to the Ocean City Music Pier Friday, Saturday and Sunday to witness the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s annual Holiday Spectacular. “You’re going to get family friendly, high-energy classic holiday song and dance and you’re not going to want to miss this show,” […]
Coming soon: movie theater on Ocean City boardwalk
Town Square Entertainment purchases Moorlyn Theatre OCEAN CITY — Town Square Entertainment has purchased the Moorlyn 4 Theatre at Moorlyn Terrace on the Ocean City Boardwalk and plans to resume showing movies. If patterns hold true, the partners behind the purchase will make it a better movie-going experience by next summer. On Thursday, Dec. 1, […]
Overview of capital projects proposed, costs, years to complete
OCEAN CITY — In the five-year capital plan Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato and Director of Operations and Engineering Vince Bekier presented to Ocean City Council Thursday evening, the administration has proposed spending a total of $146 million, with more than a third of that next year. The proposal includes spending $54.5 million in 2023, […]
Ocean City: $146 million capital projects plan
Two-thirds proposed for 2023-24: police station, stadium, recreation OCEAN CITY — Continuing its aggressive, decade-long approach to improving Ocean City’s infrastructure, Mayor Jay Gillian’s administration is proposing $146 million in capital improvements over the next five years, two-thirds of which would be completed in 2023 and 2024. Among the big plans are replacing the aging […]
Upper Township schools seek new superintendent
UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Upper Township School District sent a letter to parents just before Thanksgiving announcing a search for a new superintendent of schools. Superintendent of Schools Vincent J. Palmieri Jr. and Board of Education President Michele Barbieri signed the letter. “Dear Families, At this moment in time, the BOE and I have agreed that […]
Sea Isle girl raises $31,000 for Love of Linda Cancer Fund
SEA ISLE CITY – For Sea Isle City resident Regan Capone, showing her charitable side and riding a horse come quite naturally. Regan, a student at Ocean City Intermediate School, is a competitive horseback rider who trains at Pembrook Farm in Eldora, NJ, where for the past 11 years owner Eleanor Robinson has been hosting […]
Ocean City Council eliminates term limits for boards, commissions
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council voted 5-2 Thursday evening to eliminate term limits for the city’s boards and commissions. Councilmen Tom Rotondi and Jody Levchuk provided the no votes. Term limits on the volunteer boards and commissions had been debated for more than a year, with some council members and members of the public […]