OCHS surfers make plea to school board
They asked for additional excused absences to compete at national competition in California OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School’s surf team, which has won multiple state championships over the years, wants the chance to add a national title to its legendary performance. Like the wax surfers use to get a grip on their boards, […]
Ocean City School District budget would raise taxes 5.4 percent
Proposal would take tax rate back to what it was in the 2021-22 school year OCEAN CITY – The proposed Ocean City School District budget would raise taxes 5.4 percent, but here’s the kicker: it would take the tax rate back to what it was five years ago in the 2021-22 school year. Presented Thursday […]
Cape May County ‘future remains bright,’ Desiderio says
Commissioners director talks new budget, coastal protection, climate rules, housing at airport SEA ISLE CITY — “I am pleased to report that Cape May County remains in a very strong financial position and our future remains bright,” Board of Commissioners Director Len Desiderio said last week. Speaking to a house packed full of Cape May […]
Somers Point honors live and service of former fire chief Denan
SOMERS POINT — Mayor Dennis Tapp and City Council honored the life and service of Fire Chief Frank John Denan on March 12. The longtime public servant died Feb. 17 at the age of 73, leaving behind his beloved family, lifelong friends and brothers and sisters of the Somers Point Fire Department. According to a […]
Local towns hosting annual Easter egg hunts, festivities
March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, or vice versa, but it’s a bunny that’s in the forefront of many minds as spring hops into the picture. Following a long, cold, snowy winter, southern New Jersey residents are looking forward to longer, warmer days and the celebration […]
Rock opera ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Gateway Playhouse April 9-19
SOMERS POINT – Gateway Playhouse will present Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” April 9-19. Directed by Chip Garrison, the musical delivers an electrifying retelling of the final days of Jesus Christ through powerful music, raw emotion and explosive energy. With a score that defined a generation – […]
Local singer-songwriter releases 2nd single, ‘reduce you’
OCEAN CITY — When singer-songwriter Mary Devlin released her first professionally produced single a few years ago, she was hoping to find an additional way to break into the music industry, such as maybe a desk job somewhere. Now she is working in the music industry, doing social media full-time for some major companies and […]
MARKET MADNESS!
Ocean City businesses offer preview of the summer OCEAN CITY — Representatives from downtown and boardwalk merchants gathered under one roof March 14-15 for the fifth annual Market Madness at the Ocean City Civic Center. The shopping extravaganza offers an early sample of summer with discounts and specials on local merchandise, brands and attractions while […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Candidates sought for Miss NIV OCEAN CITY – The Miss Night In Venice Charity is seeking young women ages 15 to 25 to help raise funds for local charities while earning community service hours. Fundraising takes place over six weeks and culminates in a crowning ceremony followed by a ride at the head of the […]
‘Little Mermaid’ on stage at Mainland Regional High School
Finding your voice is the theme; be part of that world March 26-28 LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Drama Club has spent the past few months preparing for its production of “The Little Mermaid,” on stage March 26-28. “When people hear ‘The Little Mermaid,’ they usually picture the beloved 1989 Disney film, with its […]