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April 7, 2026

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Close to beach, boards, Northend home awaits next fortunate owners

OCEAN CITY — Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident around every corner in the fantastic home at 851A Park Place in America’s Greatest Family Resort. The impeccably maintained and fully furnished first-floor duplex unit is just a short walk away from the beach, boardwalk and ocean in the island’s Northend neighborhood. While the […]

Bradee Boyd gets her 1,000th kill

Junior hits personal mark; Ocean City High School volleyball is 19-1  OCEAN CITY — Bradee Boyd was flying high Oct. 14 against visiting Oakcrest High School. The Ocean City High School junior volleyball player was leaping and smashing the ball onto the Falcons’ court with regularity. The Oakcrest girls were a good defensive team, able to […]

Michael J. Hoffman, 75

Michael J. Hoffman, 75, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA to the late Robert and Adelaide (nee James) Hoffman, Michael was a graduate of the Ocean City High School class of 1968 and earned his […]

Melinda May Mayne, 78

Melinda May Mayne, 78, was set free to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She had received wonderful care the last four years at The Shores, A United Methodist Home in Ocean City, NJ. Philadelphia, PA, was her place of birth in August of 1947.  Survivors include Jane, a cousin, (Tom) Menie, and […]

Carolyn A. Kasper

On October 10th, 2025, Carolyn A. Kasper (nee Bishton) of Boca Raton, Fl, formerly of Bridgeton NJ died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Tuckahoe, NJ.   She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Mitchell Kasper; brothers Keith and John Bishton; and her children,  Dr. Michael Kasper wife Caroline West Kasper, Susan Demore, Kimberly […]

Jack Ciattarelli campaigns in South Jersey

Says he’ll be the most pro-business governor GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — “Part of my reorganization of state government will include the re-establishment of a Department of Commerce to advocate for the business community,” Jack Ciattarelli said Oct. 7. “That Department of Commerce will work in partnership with chambers such as yours.” The Republican gubernatorial candidate was […]

Somers Point tables ordinance limiting E-bikes around town

SOMERS POINT — City Council voted Oct. 9 to table an ordinance that would have prohibited the operation of E-bikes and other electric vehicles in parts of the city. Councilwoman Janice Johnston said she felt more research needed to be done before imposing the restrictions, which would ban the vehicles from the bike path and […]

Ocean City Councilman Polcini defends council colleagues; says he won’t run again

OCEAN CITY — At-large City Councilman Tony Polcini was anxious to speak at Thursday evening’s council meeting.  As soon as he had the chance, he said a quick prayer then offered a heartfelt view about what transpired at the prior contentious meeting. He defended his colleagues over attacks made against them and later said he would […]

Ocean City will demolish old police department, build new

OCEAN CITY — After asking for respectful debate on issues facing the city instead of factions spreading misinformation and rumors, Mayor Jay Gillian said the city would not be going forward with purchasing the former Crown Bank building. Instead, the city will tear down the current police department building and construct a new facility in […]

Rear admiral, an Ocean City native, does outreach work with the Navy

BOSTON – Ocean City, N.J. native, Rear Adm. Jacquelyn “Jackie” McClelland, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) deputy commander, visited communities across eastern Massachusetts Sept. 10-12 as part of the Navy’s Executive Engagement Visit (EEV) program. NAVCO oversees a number of community outreach programs, like the EEV Program, that are designed to connect Americans with their Navy […]