OCHS senior, National Honor Society member, fifth at state wrestling meet
OCEAN CITY — Danna Ramirez-Castaneyra, a senior at Ocean City High School, was just named a Student of the Month for February with a special note on her certificate about compassion. Abbreviate that a bit to just plain passion — passion for going her own way in athletics. Ramirez-Castaneyra just came off a fifth-place finish […]
Children’s book author visits Upper Township Primary School
MARMORA — Upper Township Primary School students were treated to a visit from one of their favorite authors March 11 when Beth Ferry spoke about her love of reading, writing and making children smile. The author of 47 books such as “Stick and Stone,” “The Scarecrow” and “Swashby and the Sea” (the favorite of school […]
Hundreds protest outside Van Drew’s office
Demand congressman protect Medicaid, Social Security, represent constituents NORTHFIELD — An estimated 600 people lined Tilton Road outside the office of U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew on March 13, calling for the congressman to support the people of southern New Jersey. Van Drew voted to support a bill approved Feb. 25 that calls for a […]
Mainland Drama Club goes big with ‘Hello, Dolly!’
‘It’s a tribute to when musical theater was bold, spectacular and deeply moving’ LINWOOD — The Mainland Drama Club is presenting “Hello, Dolly!” — a show so timeless and captivating that Broadway keeps reviving it. “There is something irresistible about a quick-witted, determined matchmaker who refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer,” Director Phil Pallitto […]
Upper Township plans 9.86% tax rate increase
Officials cite $645,000 decrease in state aid as the major culprit PETERSBURG — Another tax increase is in the works for Upper Township residents after Township Committee introduced its budget March 10 calling for a 2.9-cent rate hike – a 9.86 percent increase. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
Upper Township fires DeMarzo again
This time from second job; former administrator sues PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted 4-0 on March 10 to terminate the employment of Gary DeMarzo as personnel officer, but the former administrator has filed legal action to stop his elimination from two positions. Committee terminated DeMarzo as administrator Jan. 27 and hired the law firm of […]
Marmora’s Marisa Holt is the Bar Boss
Bartender, an OCHS grad, wins $20,000 for her exotic cocktails, the Sweet Dragon an Smoky Desert MARMORA — Upper Township’s Marisa Holt is The Bar Boss. She has a $20,000 check and a pair of intricate and delicious cocktails to prove it. It may be surprising that someone who went to high school in a […]
Cape May County tax rate to drop 1.9 cents
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The county tax rate is expected to fall another 1.9 cents under the $224 million budget for fiscal year 2025. The rate would fall from 18.8 cents per $100 of assessed value to 16.9 cents, a decrease of $190 on each $100,000. The rate has fallen steadily since 2021, when […]
American Cancer Society Action Network: Tax cigarettes extra $1 per pack
TRENTON – After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released his proposed budget for 2025. In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Quinton Law issued the following statement, highlighting how Gov. Murphy can amplify his intended impact of improving public health and addressing the deficit by increasing […]