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08/30/2023

Now that school is back in session, our weekly youth camps are no longer running, but we're still open 7 days a week through October including late afternoon for after school lessons!

Come learn to sail while the weather is still warm!

03/16/2023

Cape May County Turns Out to Oppose Wind Farm Project

Hundreds of people packed a public forum Wednesday night to strongly criticize plans for offshore wind energy projects that they suspect are causing a series of whale deaths along New Jersey and other coastal states. One thing was clear after speaker after speaker denounced the projects: Cape May Co...

03/15/2023

County Budget Reduces Costs for Taxpayers

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson will introduce the 2023 county budget on March 21. In addition to providing a 2-cent tax rate decrease for taxpayers, the budget ensures funding is available for employee benefits and incentives.

03/14/2023

Cape May County to Host Wind Farm Discussion in Ocean City

The director of the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, Leonard Desiderio, and Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian will hold a public information session on Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle to discuss Orsted’s wind farm project. Officials have joined for information sessions on the propo...

03/14/2023

Autism Fundraiser Organizer Thanks Communities For Support

Mike Monichetti, the organizer of Mike’s Seafood Run-Walk for Autism, wants to let everyone who helped out or participated in another successful fundraiser that he is grateful. This year’s event over Sea Isle City’s Presidents Day weekend celebration, brought in $150,000 and attracted thousand...

03/14/2023

OCHS Girls Volleyball Fundraiser March 18

The Ocean City High School girls volleyball team is hosting a “Chicken & Cheers” fundraiser at DiOrio’s Bar & Grill in Somers Point on Saturday, March 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket information follows.

03/13/2023

New Agents at Berger Realty Are a Family Affair

Gray Haenn, Tom Melchionni and Donna Brown are family members who are in the real estate business. Now, they are part of a real estate firm that they consider to be their extended family. They have joined Berger Realty, a household name in Ocean City that they say treats their employees and clients....

03/12/2023

Atlantic County Sheriff Promotes Three Officers

Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler promoted three officers in a ceremony held at the Atlantic County Courthouse this month. William Brennan was promoted to the rank of captain, Timothy Brown was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and Gregory Engstler was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

03/10/2023

April 3 Deadline for Bayfest Applications

The annual Somers Point Bayfest celebration will be held April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bayfront Historic Preservation District on Bay Avenue. All applications from sponsors, vendors and exhibitors are due by April 3. Details follow on how to submit applications.

03/10/2023

Shore Medical Center Receives $20,000 Donation to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Shore Medical Center announced that it has been designated a recipient of $20,000 from the proceeds of the 2022 Kyle Evans Memorial Golf Outing. This event focuses on preventing new opioid addictions, raising awareness, and helping people realize they are not fighting their addiction alone.

03/09/2023

Atlantic County Website Survey

Atlantic County government is planning to redesign its website to enhance accessibility, citizen engagement and ease of use. To help with this effort, the county is encouraging residents and other website users to complete a brief 10-question survey.

03/08/2023

Atlantic County Justice Facility Recruiting Corrections Officers

Anyone interested in learning about career opportunities within the ranks of the Atlantic County Correctional Police is encouraged to attend a Recruitment Orientation. The event will be held on Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, 5060 Atlantic Avenue, Mays Landing,....

03/07/2023

Stockton to Host Panel Featuring Cannabis Tourism Experts

A panel of cannabis industry experts will lead a free online webinar focusing on cannabis tourism at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10. The webinar, titled “Destination Cannabis: Evolving Cannabis Hospitality & Tourism for a Mainstream Audience,” will discuss legal recreational cannabis use, its impact on...

03/06/2023

Woman Shot to Death in Somers Point

Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a woman discovered in a Somers Point residence Saturday morning, according to a news release from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. On Saturday at about 7:23 a.m., Somers Point police were dispatched to the 600 block of 3rd Street for a re...

03/05/2023

Stockton University Names New President

At a special meeting Friday, Stockton University’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Joe Bertolino as the college’s next president, effective July 1. “I am keenly aware of the challenges facing higher education – especially public regional institutions. I can say with confidence that Stockton is f...

03/03/2023

Ocean City's DSD Painting Beautifies Homes

Dean Dooley is an Ocean City married father of four and a lieutenant in the Atlantic City Police Department, handling criminal investigations. And when he is not helping others by making the city streets a bit safer, he finds relaxation in his side business that also helps people – by making their...

03/02/2023

Stockton Event to Highlight "Weekend in the Pines"

Gain a new appreciation for the beauty of the Pinelands National Reserve during a “Weekend in the Pines” on March 11 and 12 at Stockton University. The weekend kicks off Saturday, March 11 with the 34th annual Pinelands Short Course. The daylong event will feature 28 presentations, including 21 ...

03/01/2023

Atlantic County Confirms First Rabies Case of 2023

Atlantic County has confirmed its first rabies case of 2023 after a raccoon collected from Miami Avenue in Absecon tested positive for the viral disease on Feb. 24. Police were notified of a raccoon that appeared sickly on Feb. 17 and Animal Control was called to remove it. The raccoon was then sent...

02/28/2023

Shore Medical Center Receives $550K Grant for ER Isolation Unit

Shore Medical Center in Somers Point was awarded $550,800 in an Emergency Rural Health Care grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a COVID-19 isolation unit in its emergency department, according to a news release.

02/27/2023

Last Call to File For ANCHOR Tax Rebates

The State of New Jersey has issued a last call for property owners and renters to apply for the state’s new property tax relief program, called ANCHOR rebates. Details follow.

02/25/2023

Worker Killed in Balcony Collapse at Sea Isle Condominium

Authorities confirmed Saturday that a construction worker was killed when a concrete balcony collapsed on top of him at an oceanfront condominium in Sea Isle City. The worker was identified as Jose Pereira, 43, of Philadelphia. He was employed by a private company that had been working on the exteri...

02/25/2023

Stockton to Name Building after President Harvey Kesselman

In acknowledgement of President Harvey Kesselman’s lifelong dedication to Stockton University, including its expansion in Atlantic City, the Board of Trustees, Feb. 22 approved naming a building in his honor. The Atlantic City Residential Complex, located at 3701 Boardwalk, will be renamed Kesselm...

02/24/2023

County Commissioners Call For Offshore Wind Moratorium Amid Whale Deaths

After more than two hours of public comments, the Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution supporting a moratorium on offshore wind development until such time as the cause of recent whale deaths is confirmed. The resolution was approved 7-2 across party lines.

02/22/2023

Atlantic City Chamber to Host Women in Leadership Panel

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce will hold a panel discussion with female leaders from various industries at a breakfast meeting 8-10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Fannie Lou Hamer room at Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus. Female leaders working in different fields will ...

02/21/2023

Protect Your Home From Being "Stolen"

While theft of your personal belongings by the common criminal is upsetting, frustrating and inconvenient, most items that fall under this category, such as TVs, paintings and your car, are insured and can be replaced. However, the meteoric rise of home thefts by sharp practicing swindlers who steal...

02/20/2023

Noyes Museum Receives $10,000 Grant For Art Programs

A new $10,000 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts will give the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University the opportunity to provide new visual arts courses for senior citizens in Atlantic City, according to a college news release. The grant is part of the council’s Creative Aging...

02/20/2023

ACUA to Hold American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will host a blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Recycling Center Conference Room located at 6700 Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive sur...

02/19/2023

Atlantic County Awards Grants, Announces Another Round of History Grants

The Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs announced that it has awarded the 2023 arts and history grants and is accepting a second round of grant applications for the 2023 County Historical Partnership Program, offered through the New Jersey Historical Commission. A list of the gra...

02/17/2023

Van Drew to Hold Hearing on Offshore Wind Projects

Congressman Jeff Van Drew will be holding his first hearing in South Jersey on March 16 regarding offshore wind projects being built off the coast of New Jersey, with time and location to be announced in the coming weeks, according to a news release. Van Drew also announced Friday that he will be in...