Editorial: Returned school aid not nearly enough
New funding formula desperately needed Gov. Phil Murphy touted two bills he signed last week returning some of the state aid to districts that have been facing serious aid declines. While he makes the legislation sound rosy, the impact is anything but for districts including Upper Township, Somers Point and Mainland Regional High School. As […]
Somers Point man allegedly had unregistered machine guns
Editor’s note: This information came in a press release from U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of new Jersey. CAMDEN – Michael John James, 30, of Somers Point, was charged Wednesday, May 15, with possessing unregistered machine guns and other items, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. James is charged by complaint with one count of possessing […]
Somers Point Council OKs Eagle Scout project
It will help firefighters locate hydrants blocked by cars SOMERS POINT — Sometimes a matter of seconds can mean the difference between life and death during an emergency, and Matthew Barnabei hopes his proposed project will be the helping hand that leads to positive outcomes. Barnabei, a 15-year-old student at Mainland Regional High School and […]
Sea Isle, Somers Point postal supervisor misappropriated $54,000
CAMDEN – A former supervisor in the Somers Point and Sea Isle post offices admitted Monday misappropriating $54,000 in postal funds, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn to an information charging him with misappropriating over $1,000 […]
Ocean City area events: Sea & Do
Sea Isle Garden Club Flower Sale SEA ISLE CITY – The members of Sea Isle City’s Garden Club will host their annual Flower Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, rain or shine. The Flower Sale will take place at Dealy Field, 6108 Central Ave., where the public can […]
Come for fantastic view stay for luxury, privacy at posh bay-front single
SOMERS POINT — Overlooking the wetlands, Great Egg Harbor Bay and the island of Ocean City across the water, the terrific home at 215 Bay Ave. offers all of the advantages of a shore vacation home with none of the hassles of island life. Just minutes from two of three bridges into America’s Greatest Family […]
Ocean City area events: Sea&Do
Plant, vegetable sale at St. Peter’s OCEAN CITY – The annual Plant and Vegetable Sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Eighth Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City. It will feature hanging baskets, flats and everything else to make a porch and garden beautiful. Grace Lutheran […]
Somers Point couple pleads guilty to first-degree narcotics offenses
They were advertising on social media, employing a juvenile Editor’s note: The information in this story is from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. MAYS LANDING – Donna Shiffler, 40, of Somers Point, pleaded guilty April 30 before the Honorable Donna M. Taylor, J.S.C. to first-degree employing a juvenile, first-degree possession with the intent to distribute […]
Somers Pt. school budget eliminates 13 staff positions
Budget also features 5-cent tax rate hike SOMERS POINT — One page of the Somers Point Board of Education budget presentation stood out among the rest, starkly telling the tale of the district’s fiscal situation for 2024-25. Detailing the effects of state aid cuts and the loss of COVID funding, the page lists: 12 certified […]
Cool, cloudy Bayfest draws thousands to Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Under cloudy skies and amid cool temperatures — but no rain — Somers Point celebrated the 35th anniversary of its popular Bayfest celebration Saturday along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the city […]