HERO Campaign marks 15 years of raising awareness
OCEAN CITY — “We were on our way home from friends, about five minutes from home. We came to an intersection. Our light was green and we started to cross over the intersection and the driver of the other car hit us T-bone and my husband was killed almost instantly,” Tina Bontya said. Just more […]
Something’s brewing in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — It’s taking a little bit longer than expected but the building that soon will house Bay Ave. Brewery is nearly complete and its owners hope to be pulling drafts by the end of the year. Longtime summer residents of Ocean City, cousins Tom Dooner and Brian Murphy are behind the project at […]
Mullock to take on Van Drew in Stockton debate
Cape May mayor challenging four-term congressman GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock are set to face off during a debate Oct. 22 in the Campus Center Theatre at Stockton University. Sponsored by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of […]
Upper Township estimates new sand loss from storm
PETERSBURG — Just weeks after a beach-replenishment project wrapped up in the island community of Strathmere, a major nor’easter battered the region Sept. 25-27 during a full moon, generating astronomical high tides and strong winds that led to flooding and erosion. Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike said Oct. 13 that the township was working in […]
Gov. Sherrill asks federal government for beach replenishment aid
TRENTON — The Sherrill Administration has requested expedited emergency federal assistance to repair and restore beaches in eight Army Corps of Engineers project areas that were severely damaged during the nor’easter that hammered the state late last month. The administration specifically requests the Army Corps of Engineers to provide emergency assistance for seven Coastal Storm […]
Upper wants traffic safety measures during Route 50 bridge reconstruction
PETERSBURG — Township Committee has officially requested traffic safety measures during reconstruction of the Route 50 Bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek. During a meeting Oct. 13, members adopted a resolution requesting the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners temporarily reduce the speed limit and designate the entire length of Tyler Road, the main detour […]
Flags for the Forgotten
OCEAN CITY – The Knights of Columbus has set up its Flags for the Forgotten display in the park at the base of the Route 52 causeway into Ocean City. Flags for the Forgotten was founded by Howard Berry to raise awareness about the high rate of suicide among military veterans. The display typically features […]
Aviation Sports Complex at county airport could break ground Jan. 1
ERMA — If all goes according to plan, partners Bob Buglak and Jamie Sutton will be breaking ground at the beginning of 2027 on the 100,000-square-foot Aviation Sports Complex. “We’re kind of shooting for Jan. 1 to put a shovel in the ground and start building,” Buglak said. The owners of Aviation Sports Complex LLC […]
Upper’s Danielle Davies highlights women improving life for women
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Danielle Davies enjoys highlighting women from any walk of life who are doing something to make life better for other women. The Upper Township resident recently launched the fifth season of her podcast, “Roar with Danielle Davies: Women, Culture & Impact.” It features conversations with women locally, nationally and internationally about how […]
Shore Medical Center to honor board chair David Beyel at gala Nov. 6
SOMERS POINT — For nearly four decades, David Beyel has played an important role in helping Shore Medical Center provide exceptional health care to the community. The Upper Township resident’s involvement with the hospital extends well beyond the boardroom, from major decisions about its future to personal connections with caregivers and patients. Shore Medical Center […]