Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard tryouts
Tough competition for limited spots; OCBP seeks candidates with physical and character attributes OCEAN CITY — The competition for a spot on the Ocean City Beach Patrol was much tougher Saturday than in recent years. With 47 candidates trying out, the OCBP planned to select less than a fifth overall. “We’re only going to take eight, […]
Somers Point Farm Market benefits shoppers and local history
Demand for spaces and variety of vendors boost visits to Somers Mansion SOMERS POINT — As the summer goes on, the Somers Point Farm Market on the grounds of Somers Mansion is only going to get busier as a perfect location for locals and visitors heading into neighboring Ocean City. The Farm Market is scheduled […]
Citizen groups coalescing opposition to Mita’s boardwalk hotel
In wake of chamber’s conditional support of plan, they’re ramping up efforts, joining together OCEAN CITY — With the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce throwing its conditional support behind Eustace Mita’s plans for a boardwalk hotel, citizen groups have ramped up marshaling their forces in opposition. Multiple groups have been forming since last August […]
‘All rights are important’: Groups share information, support, promote advocacy for LGBTQIA+ community
OCEAN CITY — A wide array of organizations came out to support the We Belong Cape May County OC Pride Fest on Saturday, wanting members of the LGBTQIA+ community to know that they do indeed belong. After speakers and a Saturday morning march on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the Pride Fest moved to the Ocean […]
Coalition fights short-term rentals change in Somers Point
Somers Point has proposed extending minimum stay from three to seven nights SOMERS POINT — A number of short-term rental owners have formed a coalition in opposition to City Council’s proposal to extend the minimum length of a stay from three to seven nights. City Council voted 5-2 on May 22 to introduce Ordinance 13, […]
Upper Township groomed beach for holiday
Township secured DEP beach cultivation permit to operate a bulldozer in Strathmere PETERSBURG — After securing a beach cultivation permit, Upper Township was able to move sand around on the beaches of Strathmere to provide a safe path to the beaches in the north end, which have suffered tremendously from erosion. “Great job from Public […]
Northfield teen earns Eagle Scout rank, follows her three brothers
NORTHFIELD — Northfield teen Amanda Edwards has accomplished something no girl could achieve just six years ago. On May 24, the 18-year-old Mainland Regional High School student was elevated to Eagle Scout rank in Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. She is part of a girls troop, […]
Shore donates $35,000 to Somers Point School District
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center has announced a significant contribution of $35,000 to the Somers Point School District to enhance school security efforts, ensuring a safer environment for students and staff. The donation comes at a critical time for the district, which, like many others across New Jersey, is facing serious budget constraints. Superintendent […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Fairness in Taxes meets June 6 OCEAN CITY – Fairness in Taxes OCNJ meets at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, in the main conference room of the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. For questions, please call Sheila Hartranft at (609) 814-0056. All are welcome to attend. Cape Shore Chorale presents […]
Pride Fest: ‘Resist and insist’
LGBTQIA+ community says basic rights in jeopardy OCEAN CITY — Don’t let yourself be erased. Show up for each other. Register to vote. Resist and insist. Three speakers at the third annual We Belong Cape May County OC Pride Fest rallied a crowd Saturday morning before a march on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The messages […]