Planners explain why they voted for, against rehab designation
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Planning Board members who split 4-4 Wednesday night took opposite positions on whether the Wonderland Pier property qualified as “an area in need of rehabilitation.” Each member outlined their positions — some at length, others in brief — after almost three hours of testimony and public comment. At the […]
‘ICE Out for Good’ rally in front of Ocean City Music Pier
OCEAN CITY — The shooting death of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis sparked protests in communities across the nation over the weekend. That included some 175 people gathered Sunday afternoon on the boardwalk in front of the Ocean City Music Pier. “People are just so sad and upset at […]
Ocean City Planning Board splits 4-4, doesn’t approve rehab designation for Wonderland property
Mita said he’ll have decision in five days after conferring with his attorney, but won’t if he’s forced to wait months, he’ll sell property OCEAN CITY – In a marathon meeting Wednesday evening, the Ocean City Planning Board failed to advance the Wonderland Pier property as “an area in need of rehabilitation.” There was nearly an […]
Septuagenarians died of apparent murder-suicide in Wildwood Crest
WILDWOOD CREST — The death of a couple found in their Wildwood Crest home was the result of an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Crest Police Chief Robert Lloyd reported that borough police officers discovered the bodies Jan. 7 at a home on the 300 block […]
GOP’s Bashaw, Rosenello to run for county commissioner
Will Morey leaving board at end of year, Melanie Collette not seeking re-election CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Republican Organization (CapeGOP) announced a shift in its leadership slate for the 2026 election cycle. Following the Jan. 7 deadline for letters of intent, Chairman Michael Donohue informed party leadership that Patrick Rosenello […]
Upper Township Board of Education prioritizes student achievement, communication
PETERSBURG — Each year following its reorganization meeting in early January, when new and returning members are sworn in and a president and vice president are chosen, the school board turns some of its focus to the following academic year. Because the school calendar is composed of parts of two years, most goals for the […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming Events
AARP features alternative health OCEAN CITY –– Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 is featuring alternative health modalities at its meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 16 in Room 110 at the Ocean City Free Public Library. All are welcome to attend. Topics include: – Acupuncture/massage, Worlds of Wellness; – Reiki/Yoga, Erica Onofrio, Soul Dreams Studio; – […]
Nancy Rae Southard, 75
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Nancy Rae Southard. Nancy Rae Southard, age 75, of Upper Township, NJ left us peacefully on January 1, 2026 for eternity with her Heavenly Father. Nancy was born in Camden, NJ to Robert and Rae Young. She and mother and her shared a very special […]
City Council doesn’t discuss Wonderland, but citizens do
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council had one of its shortest meetings in recent memory, under 30 minutes and a far cry from the marathons in recent months, but one topic continued to prevail in public comment — Wonderland Pier. Meeting Jan. 8, the evening after the Ocean City Planning Board split 4-4 and failed […]