Pizzeria ex-owner skipped on taxes
Pleads guilty for failing to pay $208,000 Editor’s note: The information in this story is from the Newark Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service: Criminal Investigation. CAMDEN — A Linwood man who is a former owner of Mario’s Pizza in Ocean City pleaded guilty Tuesday to failing to pay the IRS about $208,448 in […]
Ocean City Flotilla 08-01 teaches lifeguards boating safety
USCG Auxiliary teams up with OCBP OCEAN CITY – The local flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary expanded the training of the new rookie class of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. While the veteran instructors on the beach patrol teach the rookies all about saving lives and protecting bathers on the beaches in America’s […]
Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern updated with eye on tomorrow
MARMORA — Following three spirited “hip-hip-hurrays!” Tim Fox and friends cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern during a ceremony Saturday, June 25. Wielding giant scissors, Fox and his wife and partner, Robyn Kjar, were joined by brother Julian Fox and staff, as well as Upper Township Mayor Curtis Corson […]
Hartzell: Ocean City gave me everything I ever wanted
In final meeting after 16 years as a councilman, he urges city to remain virtuous OCEAN CITY – In his final meeting as an Ocean City Council member last week, Keith Hartzell thanked his colleagues, city officials and staffers and the public for the support he received during his 16 years in office. In turn, […]
Coaches speak up for colleagues, return after near-death experience
Editor’s note: Boys tennis coach Timothy M. Kelley is not related to Ocean City School District Business Administrator Timothy E. Kelley. This article concerns the coach. OCEAN CITY — Two Ocean City High School coaches spoke up for a pair of colleagues who were reappointed to one sport at last Wednesday evening’s meeting but a […]
Careers on Wheels opens students’ eyes to professions
LINWOOD — A lifeguard, police officers and firefighters joined sanitation professionals, veterinarians and utility workers to give children an early look at future job possibilities June 14. Picking up where it left off in 2019, Seaview Elementary School welcomed back a variety of people from the community to talk to students when Careers on Wheels […]
Upper Township Beach Patrol crew helps sailor right the ship, get under way
STRATHMERE — A quick response from members of the Upper Township Beach Patrol helped a distressed boater right his capsized catamaran and get under way without any ill effects Sunday evening. UTBP Capt. Bill Handley said the sailboat had flipped over in “pretty strong winds” and the operator was “unable to right the ship himself.” […]
Farmers Market opening at Somers Mansion Saturdays
SOMERS POINT — The Patriots for Somers Mansion will host a Farmers Market beginning July 2 on the grounds of Atlantic County’s oldest home. The event will be held 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 3 at Somers Mansion, which proudly stands atop a bluff overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay at 1000 Shore Road. […]
Barr decision may open way for Bergman to lead council
OCEAN CITY — A new member of Ocean City Council will take over as president when council reorganizes at noon Friday, July 1. Recently re-elected Councilwoman Karen Bergman has said she would like to lead council. Sitting Council President Bobby Barr said at Thursday’s council meeting that he won’t be seeking another term as president. […]
Vineland man drowns in apparent rip current in Corsons Inlet Park
OCEAN CITY — A Vineland man drowned Friday, June 17, after reportedly getting caught in a rip current in the water off Corsons Inlet State Park, according to a spokesman. New Jersey State Park Police responded to the park at the south end of the island after seeing an Ocean City Fire Department vehicle entering […]