William Joseph Alexander, 85
William Joseph Alexander, 85, of Ocean City, NJ, died on Thursday, January 9th 2025 with family by his side, in the care of Tapestries Memory Care at the Shores Methodist Home in Ocean City. Today, Bill is singing joyful praise to his Lord and Savior in the heavenly choir, joining those preceding him in death, […]
Americo Manuel Inacio
Americo Manuel Inacio, “Mac” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ, surrounded by family. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Mac immigrated to the United States at the age of 5, growing up in Philadelphia, PA, before eventually settling in Marmora, NJ, where he spent the remainder of […]
Robert Garrigues Powel, Jr., 90
He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Carol Powel Teter (Mike); grandchildren: Robert Garry Powel, Heidi Powel Waterman (Chris), Emily Grace Teter, Zachary Robert Teter, and Jonathon Trout Teter; brothers: Lee Paul Allen (Shirley), and Tracy Earle Allen (Yvonne); and his former spouse and mother of his children, Jeannette Frey Altland. Garry was […]
First Night draws thousands for family-friendly celebration
OCEAN CITY — The city prides itself on its family-friendly atmosphere highlighted by its ban of alcohol sales, and organizers of its biggest party of the year take that philosophy to heart. On New Year’s Eve 2024, Ocean City celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its popular First Night, which was founded in 1992 and modeled […]
Jungle John, Wally Gator and Larry Boa (the snake) a big draw
OCEAN CITY — John LaMedica likes animals — slimy, scaly, cold-blooded animals, some with forked tongues, that disdain petting. Spectators, mostly young human animals — sweaty, sticky, warm-blooded animals — love LaMedica, better known as Jungle John, and his friends Wally Gator (a 5.5-foot-long American alligator), Larry Boa (a 10-foot-long boa constrictor) and a dozen […]
George Walloff, age 87
George Walloff, age 87, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring wife of 50 years and loving children on January 2, 2025. Born in New York City, George spent his childhood years on a farm in Pomona, NJ. Once married he was a resident of Ocean City, NJ for 47 years […]
First Day 5K race draws nearly 700 runners
Matthew Coffey, 24, of Pennsauken (No. 2727), seen here at the start, won the First Day 5K on the Ocean City Boardwalk Jan. 1. This was a crowded race; there were 679 finishers. His winning time was 15:39.14. Jack Brannon, 17, and Leonard Bustos, 23, of Mays Landing were second and third. Ryann Hall, 37, […]
Taking the PLUNGE in Ocean City
Hundreds race into the ocean at First Day at the Beach OCEAN CITY — “We’re embracing life,” Betty Jones said after she and her husband, Cliff, raced into the chilly Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day during Ocean City’s First Dip. “It makes you feel alive before you die,” Cliff said, laughing. Tradition made them […]
Modern first-floor condo just two blocks off beach, boardwalk in sunny Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The next owner of the first-floor condominium at 1504 Central Ave. in America’s Greatest Family Resort need bring only a toothbrush and bathing suit when moving into the turnkey home in the center of the city. Located just two blocks off the beach and boardwalk, the home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, […]
Cozy Ocean City cottage conveniently located for terrific summer at shore
OCEAN CITY — Sure, the home at 1717 Asbury Ave. is conveniently located in the center of the island, has four large bedrooms and a spacious great room for gatherings, but it’s the wrap-around front porch with striped awnings that really makes it stand out. Nestled in behind mulched beds with mature shrubs bordered by […]