Ocean City first responders rescue three swimmers caught in rip current
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City first responders rescued three young swimmers from the ocean on Saturday after they were caught in a rip current off 10th Street. An emergency call came at approximately noon on May 21. Ocean City Beach Patrol personnel who were working at 12th Street to prepare for the opening of guarded beaches on […]
Linwood police chief aims high
Cunningham achieves certification, now actively seeking certification of entire police department LINWOOD — Police Chief Steven Cunningham recently received certification from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its Accredited Chief/Command Executive Certification Program. Cunningham, who took over as chief effective Jan. 1, said earning accreditation involves advanced leadership training. “To achieve […]
First responders get primer on American Sign Language to better serve resort
OCEAN CITY — New Class I and II officers and some seasoned police and fire department personnel worked on their communication skills May 12 ahead of the summer season. Community Emergency Response Team members Annmarie Buraczeski and Kathleen Reese, with the help of American Sign Language interpreter Emily Krause, explained the importance of first responders […]
Somers Point mulls Second Amendment vote
SOMERS POINT — Gun-rights advocate Sandy Hickerson has resumed attending City Council meetings throughout the region in her attempt to convince the governing bodies to show support for the right to bear arms. The Absecon woman has been a regular in Linwood for the past couple of months and used the public comment portion of […]
Resort to ‘Unlock the Ocean’
Business plunge to follow; flag-raising to resume OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials will turn a ceremonial wooden key to officially “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday, May 27. The free public event provides an early start to Memorial Day weekend and welcomes a long-awaited summer. Reigning Miss New Jersey Alyssa Sullivan […]
Playland appeals for continued access in rebuilding
Ramp was removed to help after fire, but city replacing it before busy summer season OCEAN CITY – Playland’s Castaway Cove appealed to the city to hold off on rebuilding the ramp at 10th Street fearing it will inhibit the work the big boardwalk attraction has been doing to return to normal after a devastating […]
Much broader group this year at Patcong Creek cleanup
LINWOOD – People gathered Sunday morning at the Linwood Public Works Yard to grab supplies and then headed out on and along the water during the 15th annual Patcong Creek Cleanup & Picnic. There were four drop-in locations in three towns that border the inland waterway. Those with a float plan took to the water […]
Somers Point City Wide Yard Sale May 21-22
SOMERS POINT – Here are the lists of homes participating in Somers Point’s Spring 2022 City Wide Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21-22. (No early shoppers.) May 21 28 Dogwood Dr. 52 East Laurel Dr. 16 Wisteria Walk 144 Bala Dr. 160 Bala Dr. 207 Bala Dr. 164 Exton Rd. 13 […]
Spring flea market, fish fry at Shiloh Baptist
OCEAN CITY – Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocean City is hosting a spring flea market and fish fry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the church at Seventh Street and Simpson Avenue. There will be housewares, clothing, baby items, shoes, toys, games, books and more. A fried fish platter with potato […]
Summer won’t match 2021, experts expect
Jersey Shorecast sees a good season ahead, but it won’t match last one GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The summer tourist season is forecast to be strong but maybe not as strong as 2021, which was fueled by pent-up demand for travel and financial stimulus following the COVID-19 pandemic. Stockton University’s Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality […]