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 […]
Night in Venice
Decorated homes, big boat parade huge draw for resort OCEAN CITY – Newly retired Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright was a hit Saturday night as the grand marshal of the Night in Venice boat parade that wound its way along the back bay and through the lagoons of Ocean City. Wright and his wife […]
Great Bay Gallery presents ‘Sand in Your Shoes’ group exhibit opening July 28
SOMERS POINT — Great Bay Gallery will present Sand in Your Shoes, a group exhibit of visual and spoken word artists opening July 28. The title of the gallery’s 16th annual Summer Project is inspired by the collective memories of beach lovers. The exhibit will remain open until Sept. 1. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. […]
Sea Isle police officers allegedly assaulted during domestic violence call
SEA ISLE CITY – Three Pennsylvania men allegedly assaulted Sea Isle City police officers when they responded to a 911 call Monday, July 18, at 6001 Central Ave., (North Unit), for a report of domestic violence. When the officers arrived, the accused allegedly attempted to lock the officers out of the rental property, while victims […]
Jobs vs. delay rules at wind farm hearing
Most comments don’t address impact report; Ocean City, Upper Twp. weigh in OCEAN CITY — A public hearing held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on the proposed Ocean Wind 1 turbine project off the coast drew more than two hours of public comment Thursday afternoon, but very little addressed details in […]