Ocean City officials vow beaches will be ready for the summer season
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s beaches are going to be fine this coming summer. That was the message from city officials about plans to fix beaches damaged by storms at the end of last summer. It was coupled with a plea from Mayor Jay Gillian for residents to stop posting pictures of sand-depleted beaches because it […]
Ocean City honors Elliott family for work on HERO Campaign
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City has honored the Elliott family for how they responded to a personal tragedy and have worked tirelessly for a quarter-century to save others’ lives. Bill and Muriel Elliott founded the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 25 years ago after their son, John, a U.S. Navy ensign, was killed by a […]
Somers Point developer offers interesting idea to meet parking requirements
SOMERS POINT — The potential developer of a Bay Avenue property has proposed an interesting solution to a lack of parking. Councilman Sean McGuigan reported Dec. 11 that the unnamed developer approached the concept review committee with a proposal to build a mixed-use building on the southwest corner of Gibbs and Bay avenues but lacks […]
Upper Township defends response to snow storm
Officials explain cost of salting, plowing, how it will decide dealing with weather events PETERSBURG — A winter storm dropped several inches of snow around southern New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 14, when Upper Township took a wait-and-see approach to its response. Mayor Curtis Corson suggested there were some critics. “As you know, Facebook seems […]
Ocean City students spread holiday cheer to veterans
Editor’s note: Story courtesy of the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School library has a holiday card station that has become an annual fixture – and a way to brighten the season for local veterans. The station is stocked with colorful construction paper, decorative holiday stationery, festive stickers and […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Cocoa & Coloring set for Dec. 29 STONE HARBOR — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled Cocoa & Coloring for 5 to 6 p.m.Dec. 29 at the Stone Harbor branch. Stop by for festive fun and a colorful time. Children age 3 and olderare invited to drop in for an hour of […]
Seaspray replacement gets new zone in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council cleared the way for a new four-story condominium project at the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street to replace the closed Seaspray Condominiums. On second reading Dec. 18, council unanimously approved amending the zoning of the Seaspray parcel, making it a zone unto its own. It separates that […]
Mario John Trofa
Mario John Trofa passed away peacefully in his beloved Ocean City on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a respected public finance attorney whose career spanned more than 45 years. John was the beloved husband of Gretchen Trofa (nee Hess) and the proud father of five […]
Shore Medical Center named ‘Top Hospital’
Rating given to only 52 general hospitals across the nation SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center has been named a “Top Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group, which rates standards at the nation’s hospitals. The award was announced Monday, Dec. 15. Shore was one of only 52 general hospitals nationwide to receive the honor and one […]