DePamphilis vs. Bender for unexpired term in Somers Pt. Ward 1
Rick DePamphilis SOMERS POINT — Now back in Somers Point, longtime Linwood mayor Rick DePamphilis is facing a challenge from Lisa Bender for the final year of an unexpired term in Ward 1. DePamphilis, 72, served as mayor of Linwood from 2002 through 2019, when he decided not to seek re-election. He served on the […]
Paid parking continues to be an issue in Somers Point
Some councilmen don’t want contract renewed after headaches surface SOMERS POINT — Opponents of paid parking in city-owned lots on Bay Avenue are wondering what’s taking the city so long to eliminate it. Resident Judd Moore asked what was the holdup, noting City Council voted unanimously to add a resolution ending the contract to the […]
Ocean City Free Public Library welcomes best-selling historical fiction writer
OCEAN CITY — Author Marie Benedict took the audience along on a trip down a rabbit hole during the annual Author’s Luncheon on Oct. 6 at The Flanders Hotel. Sponsored by the Ocean City Free Public Library and the Friends & Volunteers of the OCFPL, the Author’s Luncheon features a different writer each year speaking […]
Linwood man is among Sykes Award recipients
NORTHFIELD — A Linwood man is among seven Atlantic County residents who will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community during the 33rd annual Donald J. Sykes Awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Atlantic City Country Club. Ridgway was born in 1968 with a severe case of amniotic pneumonia that […]
OCHS Class of ’53 gathers nearly 70 years later
Their lives kept some close to home, others were scattered across nation OCEAN CITY – The Korean War was coming to an end. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in his first term as president. “From Here to Eternity” and “Shane” were in movie theaters and Perry Como’s “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” was […]
Profiles of seven candidates who are running for Upper Township Board of Education
UPPER TOWNSHIP – There are seven candidates vying for three seats on the Upper Township Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election. There are three incumbents seeking re-election and four challengers for the three-year terms. The incumbents are Michele Barbieri, Kristie Chisholm and William Sooy. The challengers are Kiernan Black, Christine Lentz, Alexander Grassi […]
Profiles of nine candidates seeking seats on Ocean City Board of Education
OCEAN CITY – There are nine candidates seeking four seats on the Ocean City Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election. Six of the candidates, including three incumbents and three challengers, are vying for the three three-year terms on the board. The three incumbents are Dr. Patrick Kane, Dr. Charles Roche and Gregory Whelan. […]
3 contested races for Somers Point City Council
McGuigan, Ward 1: Analyze every aspect of gov’t to be lean as possible Editor’s note: Profiles of the other Somers Point candidates will appear next week. SOMERS POINT — Longtime Ward 1 Councilman Sean McGuigan is facing a challenge from Dan Myers, who has two previous campaigns under his belt. McGuigan is seeking his sixth […]
Was hearing for naught?
Public hearing for use of land for wind farm cables takes place a day after BPU decides issue TRENTON — The state Board of Public Utilities on Sept. 28 granted easements and diversion of Green Acres land in Ocean City for the development of the Ocean Wind project against the wishes of the governing body. […]
Inspirational speaker Nate Evans Jr. at Ocean City High School
He talks to students about building resilience in adverse situations, dealing with mental stress Editor’s Note: A first-generation high school and college graduate, Nathan Evans Jr. is a best-selling author, youth mentor, educational consultant, mental health advocate and podcast host. He is a sponsored member of the T-Mobile Magenta Edge small business program and a […]