Smokestack demolition set
Dozens gather to bid adieu to iconic symbol of home BEESLEYS POINT — Wind in her hair, mud on her shoes and a can of spray paint in her hand, Cheryl Kreutz welcomed Jack and Lauren Smith to the former power plant site Saturday to put their mark on the iconic smokestack ahead of its […]
Howl-O-Ween Parade, Dog Day on Ocean City boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — Dogs and their humans gathered on the Ocean City boardwalk for a howling good time during this year’s Dog Day and Howl-O-Ween Parade on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22. For the third year in a row, dogs were allowed on the boardwalk for a day all about them. This year the Humane […]
Strengthening Souls promotes healing through yoga
SOMERS POINT — A new yoga studio has come to town, focused on comfort, support, healing and community. Strengthening Souls Yoga & Wellness, located off the bike path at 10 W. Connecticut Ave., held its grand opening Oct. 14 and offers more than just yoga. Somers Point resident Desiree Hopkins said she opened the business […]
Ocean City Chamber names chief its Citizen of Year
Jay Prettyman retiring after 32 years on force OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce named Police Chief Jay Prettyman the recipient of its 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. Prettyman is retiring after 32 years on the job. According to a news release, the chamber recognized Prettyman for his extensive service […]
Mainland takes bike tech class for a spin
Curriculum has physics, mechanics LINWOOD — Students have a new course option at Mainland Regional High School that gets them away from a standard classroom and into a working bicycle shop. Students enter class ready to learn about bicycle repair and all the tools and parts that go into a working bike. After they learn […]
Ocean City school board has seven running for just three seats
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Board of Education has three seats up for election Nov. 7 and seven candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, seeking those positions. Longtime incumbent Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes and Robin Shaffer, who was elected last November to fill a one-year unexpired term, are running for re-election. Shaffer joined the board […]
Senate, Assembly county commission seats on the ballot
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Nov. 7 general election ballot for county residents will include a Senate seat, two Assembly seats and two openings on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. Seeking re-election to a second four-year term in the First Legislative District is Republican Michael L. Testa, who is facing a challenge […]
Corson faces challenge from Grubb in Upper township
PETERSBURG — Two lifelong Upper Township residents are going head to head in the election for Township Committee on Nov. 7. Curtis T. Corson, a farmer and business owner who has served on Township Committee for a quarter-century in two stints, is facing a challenge from business owner and truck driver Jon K. Grubb for […]
Petal It Forward spreads joy of flowers across the country
UPPER TOWNSHIP — “You never know what people are going through or what the day holds for them, but one thing is for sure — they always smile when handed flowers,” said florist Caroline Kopczenski, manager of The Flower Co. in Marmora. Since 2015, floral industry members nationwide have organized to participate in Petal It […]
Slaughter, Tapp go head to head in Somers Point mayor’s race
Glasser not running after 16 years SOMERS POINT — A retired electrician and a critical care nurse are vying for a chance to replace a career police officer as mayor of Somers Point. Dennis Tapp, a former city councilman and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351 for 37 years, announced his […]