Fire victim airlifted from Ocean City Friday
Firefighters responded to boat on fire on a trailer on Bay Avenue OCEAN CITY – A burn victim was airlifted to the Jefferson Burn Center in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, May 8, after Ocean City firefighters responded to a boat on fire on a trailer parked in the city. According to Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard […]
Joyce Bakley Trofa, 83
Joyce Bakley Trofa, age 83, of Ocean City NJ, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, with the hearts of her family and loved ones. Born on August 16th, 1942, in Somers Point, NJ, Joyce was the beloved daughter of the late Elsie and James Provenson. She graduated from Ocean City High, […]
Spring Block Party draws thousands to downtown Ocean City
At top, working the grill for the breakfast crowd coming to the Ocean City Spring Block Party Saturday are Jack Hagan and Drew Antonelli of the Exchange Club of Ocean City – Upper Township. The Block Party is an annual festival in downtown Ocean City bringing together hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic organizations. […]
Somers Point Council adds a barrier for marketing group
SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted an ordinance April 23 that changed the wording of city code regarding use of the accommodations tax from “shall” to “may.” Council President Kirk Gerety and Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who is liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, disagree on whether that benefits EDAC. “In reference to ordinance No. […]
Grace Stitchers ensure babies are warm coming home from hospital
They’re preparing for annual Baby Shower for Shore Memorial Hospital SOMERS POINT — A group of about a dozen women meets weekly to chat, share cookies and coffee and trade tips on fiber arts all for a good cause — actually multiple good causes. The Grace Stitchers is a knitting and crafting group based at Grace Lutheran […]
Opening day for Somers Point T-ball, baseball and softball
SOMERS POINT — Dozens of young athletes observed a rite of spring May 1 on the baseball and softball fields of Somers Point during opening day. Members from every team, from T-ball players as young as 4 to baseball players as old as 13 and softball players as old as 14, lined the baselines as […]
Ocean City school budget approved with 5.4 percent tax hike
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget April 30 that will raise taxes 5.4 percent and cost the owner of an average-priced home an extra $71.50 per year. The 1.1-cent tax increase raises the tax rate to 21.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in a spending plan […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Annual plant sale at St. Peter’s OCEAN CITY – St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will have its annual plant sale 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9. The sale will be outside in front of the church on Central Avenue at the corner of Central Avenue and Eighth Street in Ocean City. Choose from a variety […]