Ocean City unofficial results: Barnes wins at-large council seat
Hartzell, Winslow have solid leads; Third Ward a tossup OCEAN CITY — According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Sean Barnes appears the clear winner of the at-large race for City Council, beating former councilman Michael DeVlieger with a lead that stands at 1,778 to 1,261. In the Fourth Ward, incumbent David Winslow is well ahead […]
Mayor Jay Gillian: Put up or shut up
Says he’s not going to take criticism without responding; council candidate posts documents on Facebook, criticizes mayor Editor’s note: This story has been updated after City Council candidate Cecilia Gallelli-Keyes posted documents and comments about Mayor Jay Gillian on her Facebook page. OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian isn’t going to take it anymore. He […]
Operation ‘Blank Space’ in Ocean City nets arrest of four men with allegations of child sexual exploitation
Those charged were from Somers Point, Woodbine, Pitman and Vorhees OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department and multiple other agencies carried out a two-day operation in the resort to fight child sexual exploitation that resulted in the arrest of four men, including one from Somers Point. OCPD Chief William Campbell and Cape May […]
Ocean City’s hermit crab says summer’s coming early
Martin Z. Mollusk makes his prediction OCEAN CITY — There were no disco balls nor any falsetto singing, but it did feel like the ’70s last week in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Under brooding skies and amid breezy winds and below-average temperatures, Ocean City celebrated Martin Z. Mollusk Day on May 3, when the celebrity […]
Ocean City’s Raider softball atop division
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School’s Red Raider softball team is a perfect 10-0 in the National Division and 14-5 overall, putting the girls neck and neck with Triton atop the South Jersey Group III power points as sectionals loom. The Raiders came off a big week and some tough but exciting games over […]
Merion Park home offers tranquil oasis in secluded neighborhood near beach
OCEAN CITY — The large and well-appointed home at 2 Victoria Lane in the Merion Park section of the island provides not only a fantastic shore getaway but also a neighborhood where kids can be free to be kids. Located south of 34th Street along a major thoroughfare into the city, Merion Park lets homeowners […]
Ocean City Pride Fest June 1 hosted by We Belong Cape May County
OCEAN CITY – We Belong Cape May County is proud to bring back OC Pride Fest for its second year on June 1. Starting at 9 a.m. at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, join special guest Michael J. Hartman for an opening ceremony and Pride Walk. Hartman currently serves as the chief of staff for […]
Ethics Complaint against Shaffer dismissed
Former Ocean City school board member feels vindicated, but wanted sanctions OCEAN CITY — A second ethics complaint filed against former Ocean City Board of Education member Robin Shaffer was dismissed April 30 by the New Jersey School Ethics Commission. Shaffer believes the complaint was a factor in his narrowly losing a bid for re-election […]
Ocean City Spring Block Party
OCEAN CITY – The cold temperatures Saturday didn’t deter thousands of people from flocking to Asbury Avenue for the annual Spring Block Party. Hundreds of vendors selling food and crafts were hawking their wares and community groups were raising funds and giving out information. Nicholas Neville and Brianna Mack of Agape Gourmet showed off a […]
Brambley Golf League opens season
OCEAN CITY – The Brambley Golf League teed off its 33rd season with perfect weather, blue skies and warm temperatures last week. Rich Hawthorne set the pace early, clinching the Overall Low Gross title for the week with an impressive opening round of 42. However, it was Merry Wagner who stole the spotlight, shooting her career-best […]