EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife is restricting access at Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area at the foot of the Longport-Ocean City Bridge, which pet owners know as Dog Beach, until July 27. The division is restricting access at wildlife Read more…
So disappointed that their daughers would not have the opportunity to attend their high school prom due to the coronavirus pandemic, moms of two Ocean City High School graduates did the next best thing. They had their daughers, Victoria Robertson and Ashley Devlin, dress up on prom day, May 16, Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Over the years, countless canines and their owners have visited a nearly mile-long stretch of sand that is part of the state-owned Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area, but is better known by its “Dog Beach” nickname. On a typical summer day, the beach at the foot of Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY When Shel Silverstein wrote his children’s book, “The Giving Tree,” he was offering a simple message that even though you may feel alone, someone is always there for you. Three local women are putting that moral into action during the statewide coronavirus shutdown that shuttered the Read more…
By TIM KELLY Billy Godfrey and friends Andrew Moon, Tony Wilson and Steve McKusker were doing the right things. Like most Ocean City residents and visitors, the men were self-quarantined in their homes, practicing social distancing and venturing out and about only when necessary, and for approved reasons. The worldwide Read more…
By TIM KELLY OCEAN CITY – Being the type of guy who “never takes myself too seriously,” Jack Merritt answered a question about his year of holding the title of Mr. Mature America with a quip. “It’s been the most fun I’ve ever had with my clothes on,” Merrritt said. Read more…
OCEAN CITY – The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, with support from offshore wind developer Orsted, will host an Ocean Wind Jobs Forum to share information on jobs and supply chain opportunities related to Orsted’s Ocean Wind offshore wind project. The forum will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. Read more…
By MADDY VITALE OCEAN CITY – Those flocks of menacing seagulls that swoop down to steal French fries, pizza and ice cream from unsuspecting tourists will be in for a surprise this summer. Ocean City will bring back a successful program that uses raptors, such as hawks, falcons and owls, Read more…
By MADDY VITALE Standing behind a piece of Scotch tape that was about 45 inches away from a rendering of a proposed ocean wind farm, William Henry took a long look Saturday morning at a town hall meeting at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Fixed to the spot, he peered at Read more…
By MADDY VITALE Newly minted Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew opened up at the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday about why he switched parties, voted against the impeachment of President Trump and wants South Jersey residents to know he is on their side. “There are good Republicans Read more…