A project for the generations
OCHS student photographers take portraits of residents at The Shores in a learning experience for all involved OCEAN CITY — It was a true intergenerational project. Photography teacher Adriana Palmer had a group of her teenage students shoot portraits of residents at United Methodist Communities at The Shores. The models at the assisted-living residence could […]
A son and a grandson ride cross-country in cancer quests
Latest bike trek to raise money, awareness left San Francisco, to arrive in O.C. OCEAN CITY — When his mother was dying from lung cancer, John Matthews promised her he would do something in her honor. That something was to ride his bicycle cross country — more than 3,500 miles — to raise money and […]
Philly man is charged over hidden cameras in Ocean City Boardwalk backgrounds
Six counts of invasion of privacy, endangering welfare of children (manufacturing child porn) OCEAN CITY – A Philadelphia man has been charged with putting hidden cameras in public bathrooms on the Ocean City Boardwalk earlier this month. Harold Perkins, 38, of the 4200 block of Glenview Street, was charged with six counts of invasion of […]
Honor Flight of Southern NJ plans presentation July 1 at The Shores
OCEAN CITY – The Shores will host an informational Honor Flight presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, led by Pam Pontano, who co-leads Honor Flight of Southern NJ alongside her husband, Ron. The couple has personally overseen all 20 Honor Flight trips from southern New Jersey to Washington, D.C., coordinating every detail of the day […]
Killer Queen is in Ocean City June 30
It will be seventh time popular Queen tribute band performs in resort OCEAN CITY – Long-running tribute act Killer Queen is bringing the songs of Queen to the Ocean City Music Pier Monday, June 30. Killer Queen formed while the members were in college in the early ‘90s, steadily honing their craft and building their […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
OC Sailing Foundation Open House June 28 OCEAN CITY – The O.C. Sailing Foundation (OCSF) is holding an open house 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28. The foundation is celebrating its 18th year providing weekly sailing camps and private lessons to the youth and adults of Ocean City and the surrounding communities. OCSF is […]
Mainland Regional High School Class of 2025 graduates
Don’t trade in who you are to keep people comfortable LINWOOD — Thunderstorm warnings prompted Mainland Regional High School to move its graduation ceremony up an hour June 19, saving everybody from a brief but robust downpour. Families, friends, teachers and administrators gathered to celebrate the 305 graduates at the Mustang Corral amid 90 degree heat. […]
Ocean City High School Class of 2025 graduates
Love life; do not take it for granted, seniors told OCEAN CITY — The Class of 2025 walked out onto the field at the oceanfront Carey Stadium under blue skies June 18 to the tunes of “Pomp and Circumstance,” gathering for the final time as high school seniors. Little shade was to be found as […]
Former teacher indicted over alleged sexual relationship with a student
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Laura Caron, 34, with charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship between the teacher and student who was in her care. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announced the indictment came June 17. Caron, of Cape May Court House, […]
Multiple departments respond to Ocean City fire
OCEAN CITY – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a home at the northwest corner of 12th Street and Ocean Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Black smoke that billowed out of the top floor deck of the multi-story structure was visible from across the city. Ocean City Department of Fire & […]