Scarborough Inn is a ‘Porch Partner’ for caregivers
OCEAN CITY – The Scarborough Inn, one of A Mother’s Rest most generous “Porch Partners,” has offered to host eight three-night caregiver retreats in 2022. The inn hosted one recently and more are on the way. “From the moment the ‘moms’ arrived, you could feel their excitement,” Scarborough Inn Client Manager Monica Maxwell said. “They […]
Author looks around the corner in ‘Secret Jersey Shore’
It’s no secret New Jersey has a seemingly endless supply of history, unique mysteries and ghost stories. Tourists and locals can find plenty to learn and uncover throughout the state. From Sandy Hook to Cape May, local author Mary Dixon Lebeau details what is lurking around the corner in her new book, “Secret Jersey Shore: […]
Tragic death of 2012 grad Carling Mott devastates community; was kind, giving
OCEAN CITY — The community is mourning Carling Mott, a 2012 Ocean City High School graduate who died in a bicycle accident in New York City last week. “She was just a warm person,” said Greg Wheeldon, a newly retired OCHS television and media production teacher who taught Mott and worked with her on The […]
Aldi market gets green light
SOMERS POINT — Some neighbors are not pleased, but City Council agreed July 21 to adopt a redevelopment plan for the property on the northwest corner of Groveland Avenue and Route 9. The agreement, with Provco Partners LP, will see an Aldi grocery store replace the Walgreens drug store, which did not renew its lease […]
Memorial services Monday for OCHS grad Carling Mott
‘Kind-hearted, great kid’ died in a bicycle accident in NYC OCEAN CITY – A memorial service for 2012 Ocean City High School graduate Carling Mott will be at noon Monday, Aug. 1, at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, with calling hours from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The daughter of James […]
Medal of Honor recipient honored in Somers Point
Monument dedication to be on Veterans Day SOMERS POINT — A city that goes above and beyond its call of duty in honoring military veterans has done so again — this time paying homage to the most highly decorated resident in city history. On July 21, with three generations of Oscar Schmidt Jr.’s descendants in […]
Northfield OKs Cannabis retail ballot question
Council splits 4-3 to allow public to offer opinions Editor’s note: Many area communities including Somers Point, Linwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Upper Township have voted against allowing cannabis businesses. Others including Egg Harbor Township and Lower Township have approved some forms of recreational cannabis businesses. Northfield voted against it, but wants to […]
Five Tribes Cinema expanding reach of lifeguard races
It is working with NBC Sports Philadelphia on two major events this summer UPPER TOWNSHIP – For nearly a century, Jersey shore residents and visitors have packed the beaches during the summer to watch their local lifeguards show off their impressive lifesaving skills, battling each other and the ocean during exciting rowing and swimming races. […]
What grad gown do you prefer?
School district surveying parents, students, alumni OCEAN CITY – After some alumni and students asked the Ocean City School District to reconsider plans to change the graduation gowns for students, the new superintendent of schools had a survey sent out to the community seeking their input on the proposed change. The traditional gowns for graduation […]
Police invite public back to National Night Out
Linwood, Northfield, Somers Point hosting festive evening of community building Aug. 2 Police departments in many towns across the nation missed out on a couple of chances to connect with their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which canceled National Night Out events in 2020 and 2021. But now many are resuming their events, aimed at […]