Somers Point schools seek $5.6 million referendum
Superintendent says it would not raise tax rate SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has included a bond referendum on the ballot Nov. 4, seeking $5.6 million in improvements with a state share of $1.9 million. Superintendent Ted Pugliese said last week that the district must make key improvements to the buildings to […]
Possible alternative to stop beach erosion in Strathmere
PETERSBURG — Upper Township is considering the use of innovative technology to prevent beach erosion. At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Curtis Corson said he and Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike met with Leo “JoJo” Yodock Jr. of Yodock Simmons Construction & Environmental Solutions. The national company based in Bloomsburg, Pa., specializes in water barrier technology […]
Marker ceremony for Revolutionary War hero Saturday
PETERSBURG — Upper Township’s Revolutionary War hero Henry Young will finally get the recognition he deserves with a historical marker on his grave in the family cemetery. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker dedication of the Ensign Henry Young Family Burying Ground is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Cape May […]
195-mile run honors fallen heroes; stops include Sea Isle, Ocean City, Somers Point and Linwood
CAPE MAY POINT — In a moving tribute of remembrance, a dedicated team of military personnel, first responders and supporters from across the country will embark on a 195+-mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. The 17th annual NJ Run for the Fallen is […]
Pumpkin sale at Central United Methodist helps church, Navajo Nation
LINWOOD — A local rite of passage into fall is the arrival of thousands of pumpkins outside Central United Methodist Church, which sells them through October each year. A tractor-trailer full of the orange gourds arrived Sept. 20, when volunteers were ready at 8 a.m. to start unloading the 8,000 or so fruits. Pastor David […]
‘Bike with a Cop’ teaches OCIS youth how to get there (and back) safely
OCEAN CITY — Intermediate school students rode to school with some of Ocean City’s finest last week after securing their helmets and performing a bicycle maintenance check. The Ocean City School District teamed up with the Police Department for “Bike with a Cop” on Sept. 18. Children gathered with Ptl. Kayla Ricci beginning at 7 […]
Mother, daughter play familiar roles in Gateway’s ‘Into the Woods’
SOMERS POINT — A local mother and daughter are playing their familiar roles on stage in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Gateway Playhouse. Toni Ann Gisondi, a Holy Spirit High School graduate from nearby Egg Harbor Township, portrayed orphan Molly in the 1982 film adaptation of “Annie” […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Shore Physicians ‘Be Well Connected’ Community Breakfast LINWOOD – Shore Physicians Group invites the community to a free breakfast and educational event 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 25, at Linwood Country Club at 500 Shore Road, Linwood. Part of the group’s ongoing “Be Well Connected” series, the event will offer a morning of health, […]
Semper Paratus: Always Prepared
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews constantly train, are interchangeable to always be ready to save lives EDITOR’S NOTE: See related stories on ocnjsentinel.com on rescue swimmer Conor Plasha and the U.S. Coast Guard’s training exercise with lifeguards from the Ocean City Beach Patrol. EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — The crews on those bright orange U.S. Coast […]
Norcross family puts in $25 million bid for Wonderland site
Second offer coming from major homebuilding company OCEAN CITY – Eustace Mita confirmed Friday afternoon that the Norcross family has put in a $25 million offer to buy the Wonderland Pier amusement park site and that he is expecting another offer from a national home-building company. Mita purchased the site for $14 million in early […]