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 […]
City honors volunteers for years of dedication
Somers Point salutes fire company and auxiliary members at meeting SOMERS POINT — City Council honored multiple members of the city’s all-volunteer firefighting force and its auxiliary May 12. “The ladies and gentlemen that are being honored tonight for their service, from 60 years all the way down to 10 years, is a significant dedication […]
Northfield to dedicate Purple Heart Way Saturday
NORTHFIELD — The city will be paying homage to military veterans who were injured while answering the call of duty during a ceremony May 21 at Northfield Veterans Park. During the event, slated to begin at 11 a.m., the portion of Oak Avenue alongside the park will be dedicated as Purple Heart Way and part […]
Somers Point projects advanced
Redevelopment at marina, potential Aldi market SOMERS POINT — City Council took another step forward on two redevelopment projects May 12, approving one plan and sending another to the Planning Board for consideration. Resolution 120-2022 approved the agreement with Somers Point Paddle Club LLC for redevelopment of Block 1211, Lot 2, more commonly known as […]
Linwood plans improvements
Council approves $650,000 for various projects LINWOOD — City Council passed a $650,000 bond ordinance April 27 that will allow it to borrow funds for various projects, including a public safety purchase, roadwork and recreational improvements. Councilman Matthew Levinson, who oversees revenue and finance, said the bond would cover the purchase of radios for the […]
New superintendent in Ocean City
Matthew Friedman comes from Essex County district OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Education announced Dr. Matthew Friedman as the next superintendent of the Ocean City School District. “The Ocean City School District has a long history of excellence and I look forward to seeing the future growth and development of the district […]
Rally, forum support reproductive rights
NORTHFIELD — The debate over reproductive rights in America was thrust into the spotlight May 2 when a leaked document reported Roe v. Wade was in jeopardy. Virginia-based media company Politico reported it had obtained a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court indicating it may overturn the landmark ruling that provided a woman the […]