OCHS senior spent year with state decision-makers
Lauren Knopp has been student rep to the New Jersey Board of Education OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School senior Lauren Knopp has a few ideas for the state Board of Education. One is a more stable and universal system of obtaining college credits. Another getting more hands-on learning — daily disruptors, if you […]
Farmers market has sprouted at Somers Mansion
Organizers have expanded this year with more vendors in Somers Point SOMERS POINT — A farmers market sprouted on the grounds of Somers Mansion and is expected to continue growing in its third season. Rob Hopkins, a member of the city’s Economic Development Advisory Commission who was tasked with organizing and managing the market, said […]
Ocean City works to rein in unruly teens
Curfew moved up, backpacks banned and beach closed after 8 p.m. OCEAN CITY — An overwhelming increase in public safety calls during summer’s kickoff weekend was a call to action for the leaders of Ocean City. During a news conference June 1 outside the Music Pier, Mayor Jay Gillian announced several steps the city is […]
Business Persons Plunge helps kick off season
OCEAN CITY — For the 20th year in a row May 26, local business owners and the community solemnly marched into the ocean dressed in their everyday work wear while trying to contain their overwhelming excitement for the upcoming summer season. That excitement surfaced as soon as the marchers hit the waves or, more accurately, […]
County fights wind farms ‘on all fronts’
‘On behalf of the people … we will not let that happen without a fight’ – Desiderio CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners is formally opposing the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind farm and the Danish company’s adjacent proposed wind farm, Ocean Wind 2, and threatening legal action […]
Protesters walk Ocean City causeway to raise awareness
OCEAN CITY — Activists who rallied at Mark Soifer Park in Ocean City and then took their signs to the walkway along the causeway said it was more than a protest against the offshore wind turbine farms planned off the coast. “We’re not just here to wave the signs and make noise,” island resident Doug […]
Somers Point man charged with multiple drug offenses
SOMERS POINT — City resident John Garman, 38, was arrested May 25 following a joint narcotics investigation and charged with operating a non-licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution operation from his home. The investigation was conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Gangs, Guns & Narcotics Task Force, the Somers Point Police Department and the High […]
State to Upper Township: Remove piling sand will cover
Officials uncertain how to proceed, trying to determine number involved PETERSBURG — Upper Township is eagerly awaiting its next beach replenishment project for the Strathmere section, where erosion has taken its toll on the northern part of the island. In the meantime, the state wants timber piling exposed just north of Williams Avenue cut or […]
Garden Club to Point residents: Show Pride
Green Thumb again having garden contest with five distinct categories SOMERS POINT — The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point is once again inviting residents to participate in the eagerly anticipated Pride in the Point garden contest. The event showcases the passion and creativity of local gardeners while fostering a sense of community pride. […]
Upper Township doesn’t have effective methods to stop ATV riders from trespassing at Gandy’s Pit
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to limit ATV access to Gandy’s Pit Nature Area. Township Administrator Gary DeMarzo reported May 22 that plans are moving ahead to build a barrier blocking entrance to the area at Burley Road. The problem, DeMarzo said, is that some adjoining properties are privately owned and the township […]