Drought warning in effect statewide due to lack of rain
TRENTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a drought warning Nov. 13, a significant uptick from a drought watch, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. During an online news conference the same day on drought and wildfires, he said every resident in the state needs to conserve water and avoid lighting any outdoor […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events in the area
Quilts of Valor fundraiser Nov. 20 OCEAN CITY — South Jersey Quilts of Valor has scheduled its Fall Fundraiser for 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant on 34th Street and Asbury Avenue. Patrons can eat in the restaurant, order takeout or delivery and Randazzo’s will donate 15 percent of […]
Fall down a rabbit hole with OCHS production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Drama Guild play on stage Nov. 22-23 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School Drama Guild will present Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale “Alice in Wonderland” on stage Nov. 22-23 in the Hughes Performing Arts Center. “We wanted to do something fun and whimsical, a little more family-oriented show […]
Red Raiders girls soccer fall in sectional final
Shawnee knocks Ocean City out of playoffs for second straight year in South Jersey Group III MEDFORD — The Red Raiders played a great game but the Renegades’ brick-wall defense shut down their high-powered offense and Shawnee’s top scorer netted two from long range to win the sectional final Nov. 14 at Shawnee High School. […]
Ocean City Maj. Gen. Bill Matz writes book about military service, overcoming polio
OCEAN CITY — Polio survivor Bill Matz has spent every summer since 1946 in America’s Greatest Family Resort — except when he was overseas fighting to keep the country safe from foreign enemies. “The only summers I ever missed were times when I was in Vietnam, Korea or serving overseas with the Army,” the retired […]
Speaker to veterans: Help, support available
Veterans Service officer says programs aim to end homelessness, suicide SEAVILLE – Monday’s Veterans Day service at Osprey Point in Upper Township took a pragmatic turn as a Veterans Service Office speaker implored veterans to take advantage of programs available to them. Alicia Kagan of the Atlantic County Veterans Service Office also took special pains […]
Teen aims to inspire change in sustainability, education
Mainland Regional High School senior interns at Bowfish Kids in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Anika Deshpande is making waves in sustainability, education and philanthropy while pursuing her dreams of creating a better future for her community. From designing eco-friendly apparel to publishing a children’s book, the teen is proving that age is no barrier […]
‘Jubilate Deo’
Masterworks Choir performing work in 7 languages, with ‘captivating music’ OCEAN CITY — The Masterworks Choir will present “Jubilate Deo,” a captivating work with singing in seven different languages and music that grabs the audience right off the bat. John Bate, music director at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and conductor of the Masterworks Choir, talked […]
Incumbents win in Somers Point: Gerety, Johnston and Dill
SOMERS POINT — One race was close but incumbents won with ease in the other two to keep all three seats on Somers Point City Council during the election Nov. 5. Facing his first challenge since winning a spot on the board in 2009, Councilman Howard Dill defeated Morgan Slaughter 1,211 to 1,098, or 52.4 […]
Van Drew re-elected over Salerno; Andy Kim beats Bashaw for Senate
CAPE MAY — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew won re-election in the 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Joe Salerno. Van Drew received 211,199 votes, or 58.3 percent, to 147,946 votes, or 41.1 percent, for Salerno. In Cape May County, Van Drew received 63.61 percent of the vote to Salerno’s 35.97 percent. In 2019, Van […]