by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 24, 2023 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
Ocean City’s 75th annual Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday (Oct. 26) and promises a great time for all. The event is a favorite on the fall calendar and features local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations costumed for the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 20, 2023 | Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
Members of the Colony Club of Ocean City were introduced to an unusual fitness class at its October meeting—cardio drumming, led by certified instructors Judy Bonato and her daughter Valerie Gouse, who are also members of the Vineland Woman’s Club. The routine,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
Despite predictions for a rainout, the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign was blessed with a dry day and mild temperatures as it hosted its 12th HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Hundreds of supporters, along with families...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | South Jersey, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City
By Bill Quain A personal note to my readers: I created the Six Words on a Boardwalk Bench column to create a “community billboard.” I’d like my six words to bring a new perspective to the table. This week was supposed to be my last column in the “Cutting College...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back at Ocean CityBy Fred Miller 1880—First public sale of lots 1880—First hotel—The Brighton 1881—First postmaster—William H. Burrell 1881—First doctor—Gilbert E. Palen 1882—First school—built on Central Avenue 1883—First bridge to mainland opens 1884—First...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Danielle Davies These days, it almost seems like Halloween is more for adults than it is for kids — we’ve figured out a way to make our cocktails festive, our home décor glamorously ghoulish, and don’t even get me started on how scary a walking haunted attraction...
