Salty air and fatherly wisdom
Letter from the editor Father’s Day along the Jersey Shore carries its own kind of magic. Some of my fondest memories are tied to the salty air and my husband’s steadfast presence with our children by the water. Whether we were crabbing off the dock, paddling on back...
Like father, like sons: Lifeguarding becomes a family affair on the Ocean City Beach Patrol
Family Tides Now in his 11th year with the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP), longtime lifeguard Mike Bell had a hunch his sons would follow in his footsteps. He spent 21 summers guarding Sea Isle City beaches before coming to Ocean City, where his sons often visited...
Pick up some life lessons at farmers market as ‘Old Coots’ offer advice
Life is What Happens I must be an old coot myself. I know that because I’m writing this in 36-point type. So, when I saw a tent on the parking lot at the Ventnor Farmers Market, last Friday with a sign that read “Old Coots Giving Advice,” I was intrigued. Growing...
Ventnor City Farmers Market draws crowds for fresh produce, local goods
The Ventnor City Farmers Market was in full swing Friday, June 6, bringing together locals and visitors for a morning of fresh produce, artisan goods and community connection. Held at the corner of Atlantic and Newport avenues, the market runs every Friday from 8:30...
Stolen guitar recovered in Atlantic City; mandolin still missing
A custom Telecaster guitar stolen from the band Heart shortly before their performance at Hard Rock has been recovered, Atlantic City Police announced. The theft occurred just hours before the band was scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, June 8. Known for...
