Editor’s Desk: Accepting what probably just isn’t good for us
Ocean City lays claim to being a dry city despite the busy liquor stores at the two main entrances to the island. Conservative Upper Township acknowledges its disdain for legal cannabis sales while approving the opening of a cannabis business at the border with Ocean City. Americans decry the decaying of society for a range […]
Atlantic City lifeguards win fourth event this summer
MARGATE — “Just having a hell of a season,” Atlantic City Beach Patrol Chief Steve Downey said after his crew won the 80th annual Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races on Aug. 7. The ACBP won the swim and took third in both rowing races to accumulate 11 points for the team title. The […]
ACBP women position themselves for S.J. Championship run
Atlantic City lifeguards win Bill Howarth title; Ventnor second, Upper Township third VENTNOR — The women of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol have positioned themselves as the team to beat heading into the South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Championship on Aug. 12 in Ventnor. The crew of veterans and young guards combined to win the 30th […]
County approves detour plan that will accelerate U.T. bridge project
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of Commissioners has formally supported the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed detour plan for the Route 50 Bridge Reconstruction Project in Upper Township. The NJDOT project was awarded to Agate Construction Co. After coordination among Upper Township, emergency service providers, school transportation officials […]
Tractor Supply holds grand opening in Seaville
SEAVILLE — The opening of the Tractor Supply store on Route 50 shows growth in the local business community and the potential for larger retailers to set up shop in Upper Township. “As larger retailers establish themselves in Upper Township, they bring increased visibility and new opportunities for our local businesses. These stores attract customers […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Boardwalk Art Show Aug. 7-9 OCEAN CITY – The 63rd annual Boardwalk Art Show presented by the Ocean City Arts Center is set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9. Fine artwork – oils, acrylics, watercolor, paintings, pastels, mixed media, photography, sculpture, hand-pulled prints and more from talented artists from across the region – will be […]
CMBP wins Dutch Hoffman Championship
Cape May lifeguards sweep final 3 events; Upper Township B.P. second WILDWOOD — Michael Fitzpatrick picked the right time to finish first. The singles rower steered his boat on a wave to the finish to clinch the 2026 Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championship for his Cape May Beach Patrol team. The CMBP had picked up […]
Beaches filled in Ocean City, Strathmere, Sea Isle City
OCEAN CITY — Beaches in America’s Greatest Family Resort and in Strathmere are getting some much-needed nourishment in the heart of the summer season. Beach replenishment just finished in Sea Isle City. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a $19.5 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. of Houston in […]
Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge is exactly that
Jellyfish make presence felt as added obstacle in 18th annual CMPBP race CAPE MAY POINT — If you didn’t think the women on the local beach patrols were tough enough, you should have joined the spectators July 22 at St. Pete’s Beach to watch the 2026 Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge. The 54 competitors […]
Public Notice
NOTICE is hereby given that a written application has been filed with the Zoning Board ofAdjustment of the Township of Upper Township by the undersigned, Robert T. Belasco, attorney for theApplicant, Sarah L. Gaglione, who are applying to Board in regards to the property located at 127 Route50, Ocean View, New Jersey also known as […]