Somers Point brewery planned
SOMERS POINT — Plans are in the works for construction of Bay Ave. Brewery at 435 Bay Ave., the empty lot on the corner of Maryland Avenue. Longtime summer residents of Ocean City, cousins Tom Dooner and Brian Murphy are behind the project. Both grew up in Pennsylvania but had family homes on the island. […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Family Fun Night at First Presbyterian OCEAN CITY – First Presbyterian Church hosts a harvest festival and family fun night 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at 701 Wesley Ave. The public is invited to join in the fun roasting s’mores, playing games and enjoying safe and fun family activities. There will be candy […]
Bubble dome sports complex in Cape May County
$7 million project going for its final local approval in next few months ERMA —– Jamie Sutton and Bob Buglak know from first-hand experience that parents are used to driving their sports-crazy kids all over creation for their recreation and traveling teams. If things go as planned, Sutton (formally James W. Sutton III) and Buglak […]
Lisa Mansfield chosen to fill Ocean City school board vacancy
OCEAN CITY — After asking four finalists questions in front of the audience Thursday evening, the Ocean City Board of Education chose Lisa Mansfield to fill a vacancy on the board. Mansfield will serve until the end of December 2026 in the position that was held by Dr. Charles Roche, who resigned over the summer. […]
Dog Days on the Boardwalk is this weekend in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Dogs Days on the Boardwalk returns this Saturday in Ocean City. The popular event permits leashed dogs to walk the boards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. The weekend will be highlighted by the Howl-O-Ween Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Saturday […]
Remediation study for former gas station?
SOMERS POINT — The Economic Development Advisory Commission is working to facilitate remediation of a former gas station property and City Council agreed Sept. 25 to seek qualifications for a professional to review documents linked to the site. The 1,265-square-foot property, at the corner of Route 9 and Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, is owned by […]
‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands in Ocean City
Part of nationwide protest against Trump’s divisive policies OCEAN CITY — Protesters turned out en masse across the country for “No Kings” rallies Saturday, decrying the policies of the Trump administration and fearing a deterioration of the nation’s democracy. Major cities were packed with protesters and smaller communities drew crowds as well. A rally in […]
Michael J. Hoffman, 75
Michael J. Hoffman, 75, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA to the late Robert and Adelaide (nee James) Hoffman, Michael was a graduate of the Ocean City High School class of 1968 and earned his […]
Melinda May Mayne, 78
Melinda May Mayne, 78, was set free to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She had received wonderful care the last four years at The Shores, A United Methodist Home in Ocean City, NJ. Philadelphia, PA, was her place of birth in August of 1947. Survivors include Jane, a cousin, (Tom) Menie, and […]
Carolyn A. Kasper
On October 10th, 2025, Carolyn A. Kasper (nee Bishton) of Boca Raton, Fl, formerly of Bridgeton NJ died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Tuckahoe, NJ. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Mitchell Kasper; brothers Keith and John Bishton; and her children, Dr. Michael Kasper wife Caroline West Kasper, Susan Demore, Kimberly […]