Fire safety in the digital age
Letter from the editor Last weekend, my daughter’s phone was charging when it suddenly began to overheat and even started smoking. Thankfully, she was in the room and unplugged it immediately. It made me stop and think — how many times have I left my own phone...
The Fujiwhara Effect: When two tropical storms collide
Last week, I mentioned on my digital and social weather channels that Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda could undergo a rare interaction called the Fujiwhara Effect. While it was too soon at the time of writing to determine whether both storms underwent this, it doesn’t...
Ocean City decides against $12.6M purchase of former Crown Bank for new Police HQ
After mulling over the possibility of purchasing a former bank building on Asbury Avenue instead of renovating the department’s current Central Avenue location, Ocean City decided not to move its police headquarters. In a Sept. 30 press release, the city said that...
Misty Meadow becomes Salt and Clover, adds kids activities and events
At first glance, not much has changed at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy in Upper Township. The sheep still graze in the pastures, the same staff as years prior still milk them twice a day, and the farm store still stocks creamy yogurts and artisan cheeses. But one thing did...
N.J. governor hopefuls split on forcing school districts to merge
Democrat Mikie Sherrill says mandatory mergers may be needed New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates both want school districts to consolidate as a cost-saving maneuver, but they differ on whether the state should force districts to merge with their neighbors. Rep....
