Memorial Day: Honoring our heroes
OCEAN CITY — Hundreds attended a solemn ceremony May 25 at the Ocean City Tabernacle to pay tribute to their hometown heroes during the annual Memorial Day service. “This Memorial Day celebration is special because it falls on our 250th anniversary of our nation. As we celebrate this milestone, we must honor the generations of American […]
FBI agent: ‘They will attack you if you have money’
Shares tips about financial scams against senior citizens VILLAS — Elder financial fraud is on the rise, with criminals seeking to take advantage of a vulnerable population. Being vigilant against potential financial exploitation requires understanding scams and knowing the red flags. “Anybody that is over the age of 65 is the target audience,” FBI Special […]
Senior citizens should watch out for signs of fraud
VILLAS — FBI Special Agent Derek Altieri told seniors one of the main fraud mechanisms is via communication methods. In a seminar May 20 at the Millman Center about financial fraud, Altieri explained common tactics of scammers and what seniors should watch out for. “If you’re talking to someone on Facebook or via text, if […]
Governor in Upper Township to tout new method to replace Rt. 50 bridge
PETERSBURG — The NJDOT will use a new, expedited method to replace the Route 50 bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek in Upper Township. The $48 million project is expected to take about 30 months and the bridge will stay open throughout the process. Work is expected to begin this fall. Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the New […]
Developer gives Somers Point $200,000 to block access to bay
SOMERS POINT — City Council is about to get a cash windfall and has the rare opportunity to decide where to spend it. The city is about to receive a check for $200,000 from the developer of luxury waterfront condominiums at 90 Broadway. As part of a redevelopment agreement reached with John Wolfington and Dan […]
Somers Point Council planning $15 daily fee for use of boat ramps
SOMERS POINT — City Council is moving forward with a plan to collect a $15 daily fee for use of the city’s boat ramps. Last year, the city instituted a permitting process that requires users to buy an annual license and affix a sticker to their trailer but there was no method for single-day use. […]
Historic displays coming to Somers Point for nation’s 250th anniversary
SOMERS POINT — A couple of historic displays are coming to the city as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America. Levi Fox, a member of the Patriots for Somers Mansion, told City Council on May 21 that the group had met the prior week […]
South Jersey Jazz Society concert June 5 features Somers Point musician
SOMERS POINT — For the fifth year, the South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) will “unofficially” kick off the summer concert series on the William Morrow Beach in Somers Point, this time featuring the PJ Keiter Octet on June 5. Keiter grew up near the ballfields in Somers Point and is a 2018 graduate of Mainland […]
Ocean City Pride Fest is May 30
OCEAN CITY – We Belong Cape May County is proud to host the fourth annual OC Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30, at the Ocean City Civic Center at 840 E. Sixth St. This free, family-friendly event invites community members and visitors alike to come together for a day of celebration, connection, and inclusion. OC […]
Preservation Success Story: Fourth St. home is like stepping back in time
OCEAN CITY – Walking into Lisa Sarajian’s house is like stepping back in time. Built in 1928, it reflects many features of Craftsman homes including a gabled roof, wrap-around porch, hardwood floors and magnificent interior staircase with two landings. There are some surprises, too: beautiful front windows that slide open into the walls […]