Historic Preservation Society AppleFest is Saturday at Gandy Farmstead
GREENFIELD — The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township has scheduled its 24th annual AppleFest for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road. The festival is one of the major community-wide events held each year by the HPSUT and is a favorite fall gathering for […]
Van Drew is Book of Golden Deeds recipient; dinner is Friday
OCEAN CITY – The Exchange Club of Ocean City announced U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew was selected as the recipient of the 58th Annual Book of Golden Deeds Award, the club’s highest honor recognizing exceptional community service and leadership. The Book of Golden Deeds Award Dinner will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Harbor Pines Golf Club. Tickets […]
‘Mansion tax’ behind rush to buy Crown Bank building
Alternative to renovating existing police station; due diligence awaited Editor’s note: See updated story on Ocean City’s decision not to pursue purchase. OCEAN CITY — If it seems like there’s a rush to buy the former Crown Bank building before all the due diligence is in, well, there is. Ocean City Council approved — on […]
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, […]
Revolutionary War hero’s U.T. grave formally dedicated
PETERSBURG — “I’m sure gonna be glad when today’s over. These past two years it’s been a bit of a nightmare trying to get permission to place the sign where it is,” Paul Sutton, former adjutant of Aaron Wittkamp Colwell American Legion Post 239, said Sept. 27. Years in the works, the final steps of […]
Coast Guard gives lifeguards an uplifting experience
OCBP takes part in rescue simulation with former colleague, now a rescue swimmer OCEAN CITY — The rescue helicopter crews out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Atlantic City train relentlessly when they’re not out patrolling or conducting actual rescues. They want to be so well-trained that when the emergencies arise, their efforts feel […]
Cancer Action Network in D.C. to seek action on funding, research
Upper Township cancer survivor: It was a great experience BEESLEYS POINT — When more than 700 cancer survivors, cancer patients and their supporters descended upon Capitol Hill last week to lobby Congress, Beesleys Point’s Marcia McCulley was among them. It was the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Lobby Day and Leadership Summit, and survivors […]
USCG rescue swimmer’s grandmother had an intuition about him
OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed. Just the fact that almost 30 years earlier his grandmother decided to retire in Ocean City with his grandfather “changed the whole […]
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 […]