Northfield police officer dies at age 27
Johnathan Scull, a 2014 Mainland Regional graduate, was just beginning career NORTHFIELD — A lifelong city resident who had attained his dream of becoming a hometown police officer this year died last week in an accident while working on his car. Johnathan D. Scull, 27, died Aug. 30 as a result of a tragic accident […]
Outpouring of support for Gaitley as new girls basketball coach
OCEAN CITY — Some parents and athletes appeared before the Ocean City Board of Education on Wednesday night to practically beg them to hire Stephanie (Vanderslice) Gaitley, an Ocean City native who spent 36 years coaching in college, as the new head coach for the Red Raiders girls basketball program. There were concerns in the […]
Dial 988 for help
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline a free, mental health network ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Mental health professionals in all 50 states celebrated last month as the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live, providing a simple way for those struggling with emotional challenges to reach assistance. The 988 Lifeline connects […]
Ocean City considers buying Crown Bank building
OCEAN CITY — The city is considering buying the six-floor former Crown Bank building at the corner of Eighth Street and Asbury Avenue, but has not decided what its potential use would be. The building’s owner, 801 Asbury Associates LLC, is in bankruptcy; a trustee overseeing the building has it up for sale. The building […]
Ocean City’s trash, recycling costs rise
5-year contract awarded; City eyes new method OCEAN CITY — Pinelands Construction of Sea Isle City was awarded a five-year contract Aug. 25 to pick up Ocean City’s trash and recyclables at a cost of $1.95 million a year. The cost for pickup has risen dramatically over the past few years and came to a […]
Resort OKs affordable units
Land transferred to non-profit under Housing Authority OCEAN CITY — The city has conveyed a number of properties to a nonprofit company formed by the Ocean City Housing Authority to build more affordable housing units. Ocean City Council unanimously approved and ordinance Thursday evening that turns the properties over to the Ocean City Community Development […]
Habitat breaks ground in Marmora
Single mom: ‘This is such a blessing’ MARMORA — Chelsea and Jackson soon will have a home to call their own thanks to Habitat for Humanity Cape May County, which broke ground on its 20th new house Aug. 25 at 104 E. Ocean Ave. Gathering with the soon-to-be homeowners were officials of the organization and […]
Ocean City Farmers Market runs to Sept. 14
There’s a lot more than produce available OCEAN CITY — Shoppers will find fresh produce, crafts, jewelry, clothing, art, decor and almost anything else during the weekly Ocean City Farmers Market, which continues Wednesdays through Sept. 14 on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. The market is open […]
OCPD accepted into ABLE project
Helps officers prevent misconduct, reduce mistakes OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department has been accepted to join the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project as a partner agency. Backed by prominent civil rights and law enforcement leaders, ABLE was developed by Georgetown Law’s Innovative Policing Program to provide practical strategies and tactics […]
Linwood man gets year in jail for abusing puppy
MAYS LANDING – Following a guilty plea to third-degree animal cruelty, Kyle Blythe, 24, of Linwood was sentenced on Aug. 24 to 364 days in the Atlantic County Jail and five years of probation following his release. Blythe was arrested and charged with animal cruelty following an investigation by the Linwood Police Department in December […]