Organizers invite artists to show, sell work at Art in the Park Sept. 19
SOMERS POINT — It’s rain or shine for the Somers Point Arts Commission’s 10th annual Art in the Park. The festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park overlooking scenic Great Egg Harbor Bay. Co-chair Donna Mohr said the group canceled the event one year due […]
As seasons change, time to think about taking charge of brain health
By PAMELA GAROFOLO As the seasons change and we settle into the routines of fall, many of us start thinking about our health. We schedule checkups, get back to regular activities, and look for ways to stay well in the months ahead. It’s also a great time to focus on an often-overlooked aspect of health: […]
Red Raider football shuts down Cedar Creek 6-2 in defensive struggle
OCEAN CITY – A week after putting up 39 points in the football season opener, the Ocean City Red Raiders let its defense do the talking and took down defending state champion Cedar Creek High School. Ocean City High School forced three turnovers and shut out Cedar Creek’s offense to squeeze out a 6-2 victory […]
Police: Human remains found belong to Lower Township man
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Officials say human remains discovered earlier this year in Middle Township belong to a Lower Township man. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department and Chief Donald Vanaman Jr. of the Lower Township Police Department announce that human remains found in Middle […]
In Atlantic County: Are AI images a benefit or ‘Brig Brother’ watching?
SOMERS POINT — The city has joined Atlantic County in a free program that provides high-resolution imagery and geographic information system software. Some citizens said they don’t like the idea. Tim Kreischer, Shared Services coordinator for Atlantic County, presented the proposal to City Council on Aug. 27, saying information initially was provided at the beginning […]
City expects Soleil condo-tel to move forward
OCEAN CITY — City officials expect the Soleil condo-tel project to move forward on the open site across from the Flanders Hotel. City solicitor Dorothy McCrosson addressed that at Mayor Jay Gillian’s Town Hall meeting Saturday morning at the Ocean City Free Public Library. McCrosson said the project was started in 2003 and went through […]
County against laws restricting ICE assistance
Sheriff adds voice, stating measures handcuff agency CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — In March, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills related to the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive. The bills limit state and local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, supporting them in immigration raids and prohibiting law enforcement officials from wearing masks while […]
Demolition of Public Safety Building coming after Columbus Day
New building to rise in same spot by end of 2028; city going out to bid on airport terminal OCEAN CITY — The old Public Safety Building will be demolished after Columbus Day and construction on the new building is expected to begin early next year. Mayor Jay Gillian, updating the public on multiple city […]
Sandcastle Park to be completely renovated; playground to double in size
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian shared the planned layout when the city completely renovates the 34th Street Sandcastle Park playground this year and into next year. He made the presentation at Saturday morning’s Town Hall meeting in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall at the Ocean City Free Public Library. The mayor cautioned the people […]
Beach replenishment project wrapping up in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s $20 million beach replenishment project should be done within a week with the resort picking up 9 percent of the cost. Mayor Jay Gillian outlined the nearly-complete progress and thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the work, while dispelling the notion […]