Upper Township Apple Festival Oct. 10 at Gandy Farmstead
GREENFIELD — You could say it’s the group’s “core” fundraiser. The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township has scheduled its 25th annual Apple Festival for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road in the Greenfield section of the township. A rain date is set for Sunday Oct. […]
HERO Campaign cars that started in Ocean City going national
OCEAN CITY — In 2019, Ocean City Police Lt. Charles Simonson approached Bill Elliott, chairman of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, with the idea of wrapping one of the department’s patrol cars with the campaign’s blue and gold logo and slogan, Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver. “It will make national news,” an […]
Ocean City Theatre Co. presents a ‘Grand Night for Singing’
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to the stage this October 9-18 with its professional production of A Grand Night for Singing, a joyful and romantic musical revue celebrating some of the most beloved songs in Broadway history. Featuring a talented cast of professional performers, A Grand […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
ACCC presidentat Rotary Oct. 8 SEAVILLE – The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township dinner meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, will feature a program by Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Jason Abreu. It will be at The Tavern, 16 Route 50, Seaville. Abreu became the 10th president of Atlantic Cape […]
‘We will crush cancer’ is Coach Martelli’s message at ‘Pink Hair Pep Rally’ at OCHS
OCEAN CITY — Beloved teacher and coach Mikenzie (Custer) Helphenstine succumbed to cancer May 4, 2022, but her “’Til You Can’t” spirit has been thriving since. On Tuesday morning, her spirit was alive in the Ocean City High School gymnasium. The district packed all of its students into the gym for 45 minutes of fun […]
Bomb threat clears Cape May County Park & Zoo
Police respond, use bomb-sniffing dogs; nothing found CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — A bomb threat cleared the Cape May County Park & Zoo on Monday afternoon. County officials said the popular attraction was evacuated and placed on lockdown just after 4 p.m. Oct. 5 after 911 dispatchers received a bomb threat for the zoo. The […]
Nor’easter takes a toll over long weekend
OCEAN CITY — Just weeks after a beach-replenishment project wrapped up on the city’s north end, a major nor’easter battered the island during a full moon, generating astronomical high tides and strong winds that led to flooding and erosion. “It’s too preliminary to assess beach erosion, but a team from the NJDEP’s Office of Coastal […]
Gov. Sherrill wants to rebuild ties with South Jersey
CAPE MAY COUNTY — When Mikie Sherrill became New Jersey’s governor earlier this year, southern New Jersey legislators had one hope from this new candidacy: more open communication. District One Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen have spoken on the lack of communication they’ve experienced from previous administrations. Sherrill acknowledged that the disconnect between the […]
Upper Township florist to host Petal It Forward
MARMORA — The Flower Company, a florist in the Marmora section of Upper Township, is set to host the 4th annual Petal It Forward event to help spread joy around the region. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at 48 Tuckahoe Road. “We will give away two bouquets to […]