COVID infection rates rise in Cape May County
It ranks 3rd in state for new weekly cases; NJ cases double over two weeks CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The number of COVID-19 cases among Cape May County residents has been on the rise, with 639 active cases reported at the end of last week. The county is categorized as an area of high transmission. […]
Honoring the ultimate sacrifice
Ocean City’s Memorial Day service OCEAN CITY – Under the hot late-morning sun, offset by a cool intermittent breeze that caused the massive American flag to flutter overhead hanging from the Ocean City Fire Department’s ladder truck, an overflow crowd packed into Veterans Memorial Park to honor the ultimate sacrifice of this nation’s military men […]
Police swear in boy battling brain cancer
More than 30 departments, agencies honor 10-year-old OCEAN CITY — A 10-year-old Houston boy captured the hearts of a room full of veteran New Jersey police officers Friday. Before a special ceremony for him could begin, Devarjaye Daniel went row by row through the seats in the Ocean City Music Pier, shaking hands with dozens […]
Ocean City school board doesn’t rehire basketball coach
Teachers gather outside school Thursday morning in solidarity with Michael Cappelletti Editor’s note: Timothy M. Kelley, the boys tennis coach and assistant basketball coach for the 2021-22 season, is not related to Timothy E. Kelley, the business administrator for the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School teachers gathered beneath the […]
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 […]