Gibbs challenging Gerety in Somers Point at-large race
SOMERS POINT — Councilman Kirk Gerety, newly appointed to the at-large seat, faces a challenge from AnnMarie Gibbs for the four-year term representing the entire city. Kirk Gerety City Council approved a resolution Sept. 12 appointing Gerety to the seated vacated by Joe McCarrie, who resigned Aug. 12. Gerety is president of the Somers Point […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Offshore Garden Club meets Oct. 23 NORTHFIELD – The Offshore Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Northfield library ( Otto Bruyns), 241 W. Mill Road. The club is hosting Rutgers Master Gardener Ann Cinquina for a wreath-making workshop at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Those wishing to attend should […]
Patrons say they will miss everything at Wonderland
They pack the amusement park on Sunday, its final day of operation OCEAN CITY — It looked like a busy summer day Sunday as patrons packed Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on its last day in business on the Ocean City Boardwalk. There were long lines for many of the rides, adults were smiling as they grabbed […]
Four charged in strong-armed robbery at Somers Point Acme
SOMERS POINT — Three adults and a juvenile have been arrested in a strong-armed robbery outside the Acme supermarket in Somers Point. Police Chief Robert Somers stated in a news release that officers responded shortly before 11 a.m. Oct. 3 to the Acme market for a report of a strong armed robbery. The victim, an […]
Residents struggle with water restrictions
Wells on Bayaire Road in Upper Township contaminated with mercury UPPER TOWNSHIP — Residents in the vicinity of Bayaire Road in Marmora are struggling with health concerns and restrictions on water usage following a report that some wells in the neighborhood are contaminated with high levels of mercury. “We’re all afraid,” homeowner Helen Libro said. […]
New Miss Cape May County, Miss Cape Resort crowned
Teen winners, former Little Miss contestants, finally get chance to walk runway as queens OCEAN CITY — During the Miss Cape May County and Miss Cape Resort pageant, two of the four crowns ended up on the heads of former Little Miss Ocean City competitors. They didn’t have the chance to walk the Ocean City […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Tabernacle Baptist BBQ is Saturday OCEAN CITY – Tabernacle Baptist Church is having its annual BBQ Fundraiser at noon Saturday, Oct. 12, and will continue until sold out. The cost for rib and chicken dinners is $25 and brisket dinners are $30. Meals include two sides of your choice. Tabernacle Baptist Church is at the corner of […]
BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE
Raider and Mustang faithful love the annual rivalry games LINWOOD — Ever since 1961, when Mainland Regional split off from Ocean City City High School, there has been a cross-bridge rivalry that draws fans whenever the Mustangs and Red Raiders teams meet. And no rivalry game is bigger than football when the stadium gets packed […]
Fall Block Party kicks off season-long series of events in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The fall calendar in Ocean City is packed with events that keep residents busy and attract major crowds right through the New Year’s Eve celebration. No fall event may be bigger than the Block Party, which is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12. Asbury Avenue gets blocked off from […]
Applefest helps bring community together in Upper Township
OCEAN VIEW — Saturday’s Applefest in Upper Township had apple-inspired treats, music and crafters. Many people who were there said it offered something more — a chance for the community to socialize and promote more upcoming events. The 23rd annual event at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead was presented by the Historic Preservation Society of […]