Why ocean temperatures were some of the warmest on record this season
The summer tide came rolling in this year much warmer than 2024. In fact, the ocean temperatures were tropical enough to be among the warmest on record at the Jersey Shore. From June to September, peak beach season, the ocean water temps, measured at Atlantic City’s...
Depression uncovered: Breaking myths, finding help
When October rolls around, many of us notice the shorter days, the crisp fall air and the pumpkin spice everything. It is also a month that brings awareness to a much heavier topic: depression. Depression Awareness Month isn’t just about wearing a ribbon or posting a...
Local fighter enjoys BKFC debut
Jeff Lentz’s proclivity for punching led him to a unique and fast-growing sport Saturday night. The 36-year-old Mays Landing resident earned a first-round TKO victory as part of the Bare Knuckling Fighting Championship (BKFC)’s first-ever card in New Jersey. Lentz, a...
HERO Campaign to hold 25th Anniversary HERO Walk in Ocean City
The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 25th Anniversary HERO Walk on Sunday, Oct. 19 on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 350 supporters and victim families are expected for the event, which raises funds and awareness for the...
HERO tow truck helps prevent drunk driving
Bill and Muriel Elliott never imagined that a tow truck would be a symbol of their 25-year mission to prevent drunk driving in memory of their fallen son. The 35-foot flatbed truck, wrapped with the bright blue and gold symbols of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign,...
