Bill Nicoletti hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with his film ‘The Philly Sound Heard ‘Round The World’
Film being screened this week at Philadelphia Film Festival OCEAN CITY — The Philly Sound. The O’Jays. The Spinners. David Bowie. Hall and Oates. “Back Stabbers.” “Love Train.” “I’ll Be Around.” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.” “Young Americans.” Ocean City resident Bill Nicoletti has spent a decade on a project dedicated to the […]
Farewell, Wonderland
Jay Gillian reflects on a life spent in the family amusement business, what led to park’s closure, how he knew a decade ago it wouldn’t last OCEAN CITY — It was three days before Gillian’s Wonderland Pier closed for good, a family business to which Jay Gillian has dedicated his life, and emotions and memories […]
Mercury filters coming for affected residents in Upper Township
DEP to install systems along Bayaire Road because of contaminated wells MARMORA — Residents of Bayaire Road and the vicinity whose wells are contaminated with mercury got some goods news last week. According to Bayaire Road resident Jessica Gurdgiel, the Department of Environmental Protection informed her and others in the Marmora section of Upper Township […]
Apartment residents protest eviction at Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — Residents of the Highbank Apartments at 90 Broadway gathered Oct. 10 during the City Council meeting to bring awareness to their plight and ask for help. At issue is an eviction notice they received dated Sept. 6 from property owner John Folz titled “Notice of Tenancy Termination.” The complex, which fronts Great […]
Political newcomer Scamoffa challenges Somers Point Council President Johnston for ward seat
SOMERS POINT — City Council President Janice Johnston is facing a challenge from political newcomer Patricia Scamoffa on Nov. 5 in Ward I. Pat Scamoffa Scamoffa is a senior citizen with varied experiences who loves living near the ocean. The career educator who has lived in southern New Jersey for many years describes herself as […]
Slaughter challenges longtime Ward II City Councilman Dill in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — It’s a battle of military veterans in Somers Point’s Ward II race for City Council, with Councilman Howard Dill and Morgan Slaughter set to face off on Nov. 5. Howard Dill Dill, who won his only contested race for City Council in 2009, topping Democratic incumbent Bobby Donnell, has run unopposed in […]
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 […]