Munch for a Mission
Humane Society of Ocean City teams with Varsity Inn to raise $ in honor of Joyce Trofa OCEAN CITY — The Varsity Inn on Eighth Street teamed up with the Humane Society of Ocean City for its Munch for a Mission on May 29, dedicated in honor of the late Joyce Bakley Trofa. Trofa, who […]
Upper Township gets update on data breach, ransom notice
PETERSBURG – Township Administrator James Van Zlike updated residents at the Monday, June 8, Upper Township Committee meeting on the township’s response to a data breach and ransom notice that occurred on Dec. 8, 2025. A letter was issued by Upper Township on May 27 to explain the nature of the breach that happened roughly […]
Boardwalk Subcommittee to present final report Friday at Tabernacle
OCEAN CITY – Its report anxiously awaited for more than half a year, the Boardwalk Subcommittee will release its findings at 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Appointed by Ocean City Council President Terry Crowley Jr. in late fall 2025, the subcommittee was tasked with studying the boardwalk zoning and coming […]
Power of incumbency shows in congressional fundraising report
GOP’s Van Drew well ahead of Democratic primary winner Zack Mullock The power of incumbency is evident in fundraising reports in the Second Congressional District. On the Federal Election Commission site, reports for Jan. 1, 2025 through May 13 show fundraising for the Republican incumbent and the four Democrats who faced off June 2 in […]
Somers Point may allow outdoor music until 1 a.m.
SOMERS POINT — City Council is considering allowing certain liquor license holders to extend their outdoor music past 11 p.m. on a trial basis. Members voted May 28 to introduced ordinance 14-2026, which amends the alcoholic beverage, noise and time limit sections of city code, permitting outdoor music until 1 a.m. for businesses that are […]
Sisters competing for Miss New Jersey title next week in Ocean City
‘Show us your shoes’ parade is June 17 with pageant over next three nights OCEAN CITY – Molly and Melody Pugliese, sisters from Egg Harbor Township, are both competing for the title of Miss New Jersey next week in Ocean City. They want people to know the pageant is more than “wearing makeup, gowns, and […]
Corson wins Upper Township Committee GOP primary
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson handily defeated challenger Nathalie Neiss in the Republican primary for Township Committee, collecting 794 votes, or 80.5 percent, to 188, or 19 percent, effectively assuring himself another term in office. “I’m happy I won. Obviously the voters spoke and it’s time to move forward,” Corson said. He called the victory […]
Kim O’Brien defeats Fox in Somers Point Democratic Primary
SOMERS POINT — Schoolteacher Kim O’Brien defeated college professor Levi Fox to secure the Democratic nomination for the Ward I seat on City Council. O’Brien garnered 187 votes, or 61.7 percent, to Fox’s 116, or 38.28 percent, according to unofficial results from the primary election June 2. She will face Rick DePamphilis III, who has […]
Miss Night In Venice Committee meets
OCEAN CITY – Members of the Miss Night in Venice Charity Committee recently met to finalize plans for the upcoming July 2026 event. Chaired by Pat Gillian, the committee includes Sharon Capezzi-Walsh, Sue Doll, Ashley Gillian, Maryann Jones, Jane Lugo, Nadine Otto and Cathy Solarski. Miss Night in Venice contestants met with the committee, had publicity […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Treasure Sale at St. Peter’s UMC OCEAN CITY – The annual Summer Treasure Sale will be 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 501 Central Ave., Ocean City. All proceeds benefit local missions supported by United Women in Faith. Legion Post sends care packages OCEAN CITY – Every month, […]