Two are charged with arson
SOMERS POINT — Two city residents were arrested March 24 and charged in connection with a home fire early that morning. DeShaun Howard, 21, and Faith Tompkins, 18, were charged with aggravated arson, criminal mischief and conspiracy following an investigation by the Somers Point Police Department into a deck fire on the 100 block of Dawes […]
Marmora man killed in crash Saturday on Tuckahoe Road
MARMORA — A Marmora man died from injuries suffered in a two-car accident Saturday, April 2, on Tuckahoe Road and two others were injured. According to published reports, John Creamer, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which took place at about 1:15 p.m. between Church and Butter roads, according to State […]
Northfield raccoon positive for rabies; clinic Saturday
NORTHFIELD – A raccoon collected from Forrest Drive in Northfield has tested positive for rabies, becoming the fifth case of rabies in Atlantic County this year, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The homeowners discovered their two pet dogs attacking a raccoon that had entered the yard. Animal Control was called to […]
Somers Point addresses crime, security at complex
SOMERS POINT — City resident Joshua Hannah, 34, was shot dead Feb. 10 at Somers Point Apartments. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating. No arrests have been reported. On Dec. 13, 2021, police officers responded just after midnight to reports of shots being fired at the complex on Somers Point-Mays Landing […]
Superhero Run kicks off OC-CON weekend
OCEAN CITY — Decked out as Captain America, 7-year-old island resident Sean Connolly flew past his competitors to win the opening heat of the annual 1-mile Superhero Run on Saturday morning. The popular event (among children of all ages, apparently) kicked off the OC-CON Festival, now in its sixth year, and was followed by a […]
Resort’s cost to buy lots increased since 2018
Rising real estate values, eminent domain taking cited; litigation could raise prices again OCEAN CITY – Ocean City will pay at least $17.1 million for the Klause and Palmer Center properties the city took by eminent domain. The price tag could rise if the former owners continue to litigate the issue. Some debate arose Thursday […]
Ocean City ordinance allows spaces for EVs; city to get charging stations
OCEAN CITY – Sorry for the pun, but electric vehicle owners should get a charge of an ordinance approved by Ocean City Council last week just after the resort announced it received a grant to install two EV charging stations at the Transportation Center on Ninth Street. Council approved an ordinance Thursday evening based on […]
Somers Point tax rate rising
SOMERS POINT — The tax rate is set to increase 1.7 cents per $100 under the $18,885,378 budget City Council introduced March 24. City auditor Leon Costello presented the spending plan, which includes a $230,171 increase in the tax levy to $11,629,735. The local tax rate will increase to $1.025 per $100, or $1,025 on […]
2021 was a good year for Ocean City revenues
Resort scaling back expectations for 2022; budget still holds line on taxes OCEAN CITY – After a banner 2021 season that resulted in higher-than-expected revenues in Ocean City, the resort isn’t banking on 2022 being quite as productive. Even so, the budget detailed at last week’s Ocean City Council meeting remains flat on its impact […]
Green Thumb Garden Club needs a hand
Help prepare raised beds at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Somers Mansion SOMERS POINT — The Green Thumb Garden Club works hard to beautify the city but could use a helping hand for its next project. The club has its sights set on Somers Mansion, where it received delivery of 5 yards of fresh composted garden […]