Alice Rae Cranston, 81
Alice Rae Cranston of Ocean City, NJ passed away in Princeton Junction, NJ on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 81 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Alice was born on July 28, 1943 in Atlantic City, NJ to John and Evelyn Cranston. She moved to Ocean City, NJ with her parents […]
Thelma A. Bates, 93
Thelma A. Bates of Ocean City, NJ, passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 93. She is survived by her daughters; Susan Lawver, Pamela Liddick, and Marianne Zgrablich, nine grandchildren,, and many great grandchildren. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, and then made Ocean City her permanent residence later in […]
Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread hearing expected
Developer pulled them off Somers Point Planning Board agenda in January SOMERS POINT — Those whose mouths are watering in anticipation of a Chick-fil-A opening in Somers Point are going to have to wait a little longer to learn whether the scheme will eventually hatch. Brahin Properties pulled its application two days before the Planning […]
Skeletal remains found in EHT ID’d as missing Northfield woman
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Police Department announced Feb. 3 that skeletal remains discovered in a neighboring town are those of a missing city resident. A news release from the department states Idalia Mendez, 71, walked away from her daughter’s Northfield home July 5, 2023. “At the time of her disappearance, a large-scale search effort was […]
Ocean City native helped transform surgical care at Shore Medical Center
Evenson, robotics coordinator and surgical clinical supervisor, honored SOMERS POINT – For Jacqueline Evenson, surgical clinical supervisor and robotics coordinator, Shore Medical Center isn’t just a workplace; it’s been a central part of her life story. Now a resident of Egg Harbor Township, Evenson, BSN, CNOR, RNFA, is proud of Shore Medical Center and the surgical […]
Goldcoast single offers spacious interiors, views of terrific sunsets daily
OCEAN CITY — Just four blocks from the beach, the immaculately kept single-family home at 2569 West Ave. is the perfect headquarters for summer exploration of America’s Greatest Family Resort. Offering four large bedrooms and three full bathrooms, the 1,632-square-foot home was built in 1999 and features all of the modern upgrades sought by today’s […]
Mercantile licenses allowed for prohibited kennel uses in Ocean City
Change comes after discussion of puppy mills; any use would require unlikely variance OCEAN CITY — City Council approved an ordinance Jan. 23 that would allow the city to issue mercantile licenses for various kennel uses on the island, however unlikely that is because all of the uses are prohibited. After a discussion, council voted […]
Ocean City on hook for another $7.2 million for Palmer lots
This is on top of nearly $20 million for Klause properties near library OCEAN CITY — City Council is on the hook for another $7.2 million — in addition to nearly $20 million it paid the Klause family — for a group of lots along 16th Street that it condemned through eminent domain. After three […]
Ocean City preparing for NJPACT-REAL rules to be enacted
Sea-level rise regs, which could be in place in August, affect home elevations OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is anticipating that Gov. Phil Murphy’s controversial executive order to have new building regulations in place to prepare for sea-level rise at the end of the century are going forward this year. That may force many homeowners […]
Expansive Gardens home ready to host large family for fantastic beach season
OCEAN CITY — It’s hard to decide whether having a terrific view of the beach and ocean or having a house that close to the beach is better. The next fortunate owners of the exceptional and expansive home at 15 Nassau Road can sit and ponder that while enjoying a cold drink on their balcony […]