Marmora man dies after Atlantic City shooting
ATLANTIC CITY — Marmora resident Kevin Gayle Jr., 37, was shot to death Sunday night in Atlantic City. According to authorities, the Atlantic City Police Department received a ShotSpotter alert for multiple gunshots in the area of the 1100 block of Monroe Avenue at about 10:06 p.m. Jan. 7. Officers arrived at the scene and […]
Woodbine man charged with Atlantic City stabbing death
MAYS LANDING — Woodbine resident Vincent Oglesby, 30, was arrested at about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Pleasantville and subsequently charged with the slaying of Richard Vincent O’Brien, III on Jan. 1 in Atlantic City. Oglesby was lodged in the Atlantic County Jail pending a detention hearing. According to authorities, Atlantic City police responded […]
Corson sworn in to new term on Upper Township Committee
PETERSBURG — Life-long Upper Township resident Curtis T. Corson, a farmer and business owner who has served on Township Committee for a quarter-century in two stints, was sworn in to a new term Jan 5. Corson is one of the longest-serving members of Township Committee. He is a 13th-generation township resident, his children are 14th […]
All under one roof: Ocean City Community Center has something for everyone
OCEAN CITY — While many enjoyed staying bundled up inside during the recent cold spell, others were aching to get out and do something. Fortunately, there’s a terrific place on the island where those willing to brave the winter weather can spend an entire day swimming and working out, reading and renting video games, brushing […]
Ocean City Council OKs $9.9 M. more to buy Klause land
Cost nearly triple amount originally bonded in 2020 OCEAN CITY — City Council approved bonding for another $9.9 million for the purchase of the former Chevrolet dealership lot to create a stretch of open space from the Ocean City Free Public Library to the Emil Palmer Field on the north side of 16th Street. The […]
Spreading sunshine
Volunteers of Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter helping make local children’s dreams come true OCEAN CITY — The All-Volunteer Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation is most visible in September when it hosts its major golf fundraiser at Greate Bay Country Club, but the organization works quietly throughout the year to find […]
Strathmere group celebrates another succesful year
STRATHMERE — For more than 70 years, the Strathmere Improvement Association has been working to make life better for the island’s residents and visitors. Founded in 1951, the group includes owners and visitors to the Strathmere and Whale Beach sections of Upper Township. Its efforts are dedicated to preserving life in the coastal community, serve […]
Glasser lauded on way out door in Somers Point
Longtime mayor passes baton, will continue to support veterans causes SOMERS POINT — Outgoing Somers Point mayor Jack Glasser called the 16 years he served “a great time as a public servant to the city I love.” Glasser presided over his final meeting in the position Dec. 14 after deciding not to seek re-election to […]
Restaurateur accuses Somers Point official of misconduct
SOMERS POINT — A local restaurateur has accused a city councilman of trying to strong-arm him into giving up on development plans at his family’s longtime business. John Exadaktilos spoke during the Somers Point City Council meeting Dec. 14, alleging City Councilman Sean McGuigan committed official misconduct by threatening to take parking spaces away from […]
First Dip helps ‘start the new year right’ in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Under cloudy skies threatening a sprinkling, hundreds of revelers flocked to Eighth Street beach in America’s Greatest Family Resort for the annual First Dip in the Ocean. While it was a good 10 degrees cooler than Jan. 1, 2023, the new year started with an afternoon air temperature in the low to […]