Childhood cancer survivor makes lemonade out of lemons
Told she may never walk unaided, now on H.S. crew team OCEAN CITY — Trish Adkins and her family got involved with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 14 years ago when her daughter, Lily, was diagnosed with an ependymoma — a cancerous tumor in her brain. And 14 years later, Lily, Trish and other members […]
Ocean City edged by Avalon at OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational races
Exciting relay races on the 12th Street beach and close to show draw big crowd OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol moved its Women’s Lifeguard Invitational races to the 12th Street beach Wednesday, July 20, and it paid off for fans who came out to watch as 14 teams competed in exciting competitions […]
Ocean City unlocks the ocean, business people take the plunge
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian, members of Ocean City Council and other dignitaries officially Unlocked the Ocean at noon Friday by turning a ceremonial key in the sand by the Ocean City Music Pier. That marked the official kickoff to Memorial Day weekend and the 2022 summer tourism season in America’s Greatest Family Resort. […]
Ocean City Easter fashion parade features the Philly Keys
Doris Shull of Somers Point, above, won the award for the most unusual Easter bonnet at Sunday afternoon’s Easter fashion parade in front of the Music Pier on the Ocean City boardwalk. Not only did the self-crafted hat feature chicks, they also peeped. Looking on behind her is Little Miss Ocean City Arianna DiAntonio, who […]
Mainland girls track uses depth to defeat Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The Mainland Regional High School girls track team is deep this season, with talented athletes in every event, a point driven home in last week’s meet against Ocean City and Vineland at Carey Stadium. The Mustangs, who went undefeated at 9-0 in dual meets last year and want to do the same […]
Ocean City boardwalk high-rises becomes hot topic at City Council
Hartzell says four have approached him wanting to build, but he is against them; Mayor Gillian also says he is against high-rises EDITOR’S NOTE: This version has been updated since its original post April 8. OCEAN CITY – Councilman Keith Hartzell used Thursday evening’s Ocean City Council meeting to expand on one of his campaign […]
Ocean City Council: Bergman, Madden, Polcini file nominating papers for May 10 election
OCEAN CITY – Incumbents Peter Madden and Karen Bergman, along with newcomer John “Tony” Polcini, officially filed their paperwork for Ocean City Council at-large, dropping off their petitions to city clerk Melissa Rasner Wednesday morning. Madden and Bergman are each seeking re-election to a third term and have teamed up with Polcini, a former businessman. […]
Honey Tree, Just Organics team up for health and wellness
Store moving from Northfield to Somers Point SOMERS POINT — New year, new direction for area vitamin and health supplement guru Ruth Kendall, who recently purchased Just Organics, a produce delivery service based in Somers Point. Just Organics is an organic produce and grocery home delivery service offering fruits and vegetables, plus some marketplace items, […]
Solution to Northfield water woes?
Discoloration, sediments an issue two years after complaints NORTHFIELD — “We need clean water, we need clear water, we need fresh water,” Shepherd Drive resident Amy Hughes told representatives of New Jersey American Water Co. during a meeting before City Council on Jan. 22, 2019. She and dozens of neighbors in the area are still […]
‘Elf Jr.’ on stage Friday, Saturday in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Audiences can embrace their inner “elf” when Ocean City Theatre Company students present their production of Elf JR. The show features more than 24 third- through eighth-grade students from across Cape May and Atlantic counties. This adorable musical version of the popular movie will be live on the Ocean City Music Pier […]