‘Night of Lights’ lights up Great Egg Harbor River
The annual Mays Landing Night of Lights Boat Parade lit up the night sky on Saturday, Aug. 17. Boats of all sizes paraded down the Great Egg Harbor River, many decked out in various themes. Spectators lined up to view the parade, while cheering on their favorites....The story of the Somers-Washington ring shared
By William Kelly While Richard Somers’ historic exploits in Tripoli have been well documented and retold in books, murals and plays, the story of the Somers-Washington ring is not as well known. Richard Somers was born in 1778 at his father’s tavern at Shore and...Former Ocean City mayor and amusement park founder Roy Gillian dies at 94
Roy Gillian, a prominent figure in Ocean City, New Jersey, and former mayor, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. He was 94 years old. Gillian, known for his dedication to public service and his significant contributions to the local amusement industry,...Results of the 2024 Miss Crustacean Pageant in Ocean City
Ocean City held its annual Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant on the beach at Sixth Street on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Families showcased their pet hermit crabs in elaborately themed dioramas, and the winner earned the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup. Owners of the winning...Beach Reads
By Marjorie Preston “Desperation Reef” By T. Jefferson Parker Forge Books It’s been 25 years since surf legend John Stonebreaker died in the Monsters of the Mavericks, a competition off the Pacific Coast. Now his widow, Jen, also an accomplished...
