Della May Ostien
Surrounded by her family Della May Ostien (nee Omlor) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Della was born in Hahnaman Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 25, 1944, to Charles E. Omlor, Sr., and A. Grace Omlor (nee Hutton). She attended Middle Township Roosevelt and Lima elementary schools […]
Mary M. Lee, 96
Mary M. Lee, born and raised in Ocean City, NJ, passed away April 25, 2025. She lived to 96 despite having battled lung cancer for more than 25 years. In her retirement Mary resided at the Masonic Village Retirement Community in Sewickley, PA. In her early years at Masonic Village Mary was active in oil […]
Osprey Cove residents decry 30% land rent hike
PETERSBURG — A group of Osprey Cove residents approached Township Committee on April 28 seeking rent control. Residents of the 110-unit 55+ community off Route 9 in the Seaville section of the township said they are facing a 30 percent increase in land rent, from $726 to $925, and a 30-day deadline to start paying […]
Challenging summer expected for the Strathmere beach
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to try to shore up its coastline on both sides of the island of Strathmere. Severe erosion in the north has washed away beach paths, preventing pedestrian and vehicular traffic to that part of the island. On the bay side, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has […]
Ocean City Spring Block Party draws huge crowds
Hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic groups line Asbury Avenue OCEAN CITY – Saturday morning started out with sporadic rain falling over Ocean City, threatening the annual Spring Block Party. As if on cue, just before the 9 a.m. start time, the rain stopped and not longer after the sun came out, perfect timing […]
Multiple beach towns a clam shell’s toss away from upgraded single
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Just off a main road connecting to multiple beach towns and near a popular park and athletic complex, the turnkey, 2,039-square-foot single at 727 Route 50 is the perfect place for those seeking a primary residence or convenient shore home away from the hustle and bustle. “Located in the highly sought-after Upper […]
Ocean City Schools Arts Showcase May 10 at Music Pier
OCEAN CITY – The public is invited Saturday, May 10, to the Ocean City Schools Arts Showcase at the Ocean City Music Pier where the exceptional talents of the community’s young artists will be on display. Presented by Ocean City primary, intermediate and high school students, this event will feature an eclectic mix of creative […]
Citizens: Ban dog kennels in Ocean City
Near-approval by Zoning Board brings prompts residents to speak out at City Council OCEAN CITY — Although it is supposed to be extremely difficult to get the Zoning Board to approve a prohibited use, especially when there is an outcry of opposition from neighbors, a dog kennel almost succeeded at beating the odds during the board’s […]
Somers Point: Do something about eyesore gas stations
SOMERS POINT — A city board has its sights set on two former gas stations on Route 9 that have become eyesores. “We’re trying to get information on the status of several of the old gas stations in Somers Point,” Economic Development Advisory Commission member John Helbig said. Councilman Kirk Gerety said EDAC met April […]
Surfers Supplies opens second location in Surf Mall on boardwalk
Ribbon-cutting is May 7 OCEAN CITY — The owners of Surfers Supplies, the city’s oldest surf shop, opened a second location April 18 at the Surf Mall. The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 1 p.m. May 7 to welcome them to the new site at 11th Street and Boardwalk. […]