Aquatic & Fitness Center pool reopens after $792,000 project
OCEAN CITY — Swimmers were in their bathing suits late Monday morning, anxiously waiting for the pool to reopen at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center. It had been closed for two months to make repairs, re-plaster the interior of the pool, install tiled lane markers on the bottom and replace the decking with […]
Mustang soccer shuts out ACIT
LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School boys soccer team continued it impressive season with a 6-0 win Oct. 4 over Atlantic County Institute of Technology. The Mustangs, 8-3-1 overall, 8-0-1 in the Cape-Atlantic League National Division under Coach Alex Weidman, are now gearing up for the CAL Tournament and NJSIAA South Jersey Group III […]
‘Star Glyphs and Sacred Symbols’ is more than a coloring book
OCEAN CITY — Michele Pasciullo loves religious art. When she began to draw sacred geometry, she said “it opened the door to all this connection between these different religions.” It also led her to create “Star Glyphs and Sacred Symbols: A Coloring Book for Contemplation & Awakening.” It is a coloring book that is much […]
Edward Thomas Born, 94
On the evening of Thursday, August 8, 2024, Edward Thomas Born passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was 94 years old. Born on December 16, 1929 in Atlantic City, NJ to John and Alberta (née Hiltner) Born, Ted was one of three boys dubbed early on as “The Born Brothers.” He is survived […]
Ocean City Thursday Senior Golf: Gibson, Hoagland and Dempsey lead scoring
By PETE DAVIS EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A 7:30 a.m. shotgun start was a welcome change this week for the Ocean City Thursday Senior Golf League, although the early time led a few to sit out. This is not the time of year to miss a week. We have four weeks left until the playoffs begin […]
Bayfront beauty mixes amazing location, view with incredible design
OCEAN CITY — Few homes anywhere can boast 200 feet of bay frontage like the fantastic Mediterranean-style mansion at 283 Bayshore Drive in the popular Riviera section of America’s Greatest Family Resort. Calling it a boater’s paradise — with its unimpeded views, three boats slips and easy access to the open ocean — would be […]
Somers Point strikes redevelopment agreement on hotel conversion
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted unanimously July 11 to adopt on ordinance creating a redevelopment agreement with AVIA NJ Mays Landing to allow for the conversion of the Sonesta ES Suites, a 120-room extended-stay hotel, into 120 long-term rental apartments with an affordable component. On June 13, council authorized an executive session seeking advice […]
Ocean City Tuesday Senior Golf League: Brandeth, Lyons, Probert prevail in scramble
By TONY CHERBY BUENA VISTA — The Ocean City Senior Tuesdy Golf League had its second scramble of the season on July 9, and the results weren’t nearly as good as our first one a month ago. The league gets its scramble sticks out after every three match play rounds. The one in June featured […]
Ocean City ‘absolutely safe’ for residents, visitors, officials say
Response was to incidents of teens fighting on boardwalk over Memorial Day weekend OCEAN CITY — At a press conference Thursday afternoon to show Ocean City is a safe place to live and vacation, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan put things in perspective. Referencing videos that swirled around social media showing teens fighting on the boardwalk over […]
OCHS girls 2nd eight medals at Stotesbury Cup Regatta
The Ocean City High School crew team’s girls second eight medaled at the prestigious Stotesbury Cup Regatta that featured 919 boats and more than 5,000 athletes Friday and Saturday on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The second eight, featuring (from coxswain to bow), Ava Ruh, Reese Hemberger, Callie Bellwoar, Reese Powell, Marissa Trostle, Addison Guest, […]