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All four lanes on Rt. 52 causeway open Members of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and contractors for the $500 million Route 52 causeway replacement project told the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce the new span would open to traffic Monday, May 14. The chamber of commerce met on May 10 at the Ocean City Yacht Club, where attendees viewed the causeway through picture windows across the bay. Ocean City and Somers Point residents have lived with construction on the causeway since the project to replace the aging 70-year old causeway began in 2006. The project, the largest bridge replacement project in the state, cost $500 million, which includes $400 million in construction costs. Carol Beske, president of ACT Engineers, Inc. coordinated with the contractors to rebuild the causeway. Beske said the first community partnering effort began in 2002. After many task force and public meetings, the causeway was redesigned and final construction plans developed. “I know at times it’s not been easy for the businesses, and at times it’s not been easy for the elected officials and their staff,” Beske said.…[more]
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Tourism forecast upbeat Officials say communities need to market to the fact tourists enjoy island-hopping…[more] Lady Raiders take control of CAL with second win over Millville The Ocean City girls lacrosse team had three teams in its crosshairs before the season began, knowing control of the Cape Atlantic League would likely rest on being able to beat that trio....…[more] Three Ocean City boats win at Atlantic County Rowing Championship Lady Raider junior 8 earns silver, novice 8 earns bronze at Lake Lenape…[more] Mainland boys, girls varsity fours take gold on Lake Lenape Atlantic County Championship added on top of state titles…[more] Ocean City girls win Cape May County Track and Field Championship Although Middle Township’s Yvonne Wolef was the individual star at the Cape May County Track and Field Championships Thursday, May 10, at Lower Cape May Regional High School, the Ocean City High School girls dominated the meet....…[more] Ocean City boys win Cape May County Track and Field Championship Ed Albright sets meet record in the pole vault…[more] O.C. Tuesday Senior Golf League starts season THE PUTTER...…[more] New president takes over Ocean City Thursday Senior Golf League By CHUCK BARRY...…[more] Anglers should remember fluke regulations Lou Rodia on Fishing…[more] Fishing report: Fluke action picks up; stripers and kingfish caught in the surf Lou Rodia on Fishing…[more] Mustang tennis beats TRE in playoffs before falling to No. 2 seed Shawnee Mainland’s Mustangs advanced in the NJSIAA playoffs Thursday, May 10, after defeating Toms River East 5-0, then lost to higher seed Shawnee Monday....…[more] Councilman Wagner wants pocket park on lots in south end of Ocean City Councilman Roy Wagner at the May 10 council meeting, moved to reintroduce a proposal for a pocket park in the south end....…[more] Freedom Gallery graces Ocean City Community Center Ocean City Exchange Club, organizations install permanent exhibit in Ocean City's 'living room'…[more] Citizen suing city for alleged police K9 attack Council resolution indemnifies officers; dog shot in one case, man bitten in another…[more] Ocean City Council keeping downtown meters at 25 cents per hour Council on May 10 approved an ordinance which keeps downtown parking meters at 25 cents per hour, while extending the time of parking enforcement and parking limits in the downtown business zone....…[more] Affordable senior housing progresses in Ocean City Bids to be taken for developing two properties…[more] Elementary school philanthropist expanding line of Clips-n-Sticks to benefit CHOP Elementary-school aged philanthropist Madison Taylor is expanding Clips-n-Sticks, a nonprofit the now 10-year-old Ocean City girl founded three years ago to raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Pennsylvania (CHOP)....…[more] Sea Isle officially tells teachers they're done in June One of two key steps to close school, send all students to Ocean City…[more] A Look Back in Local History November 27th...…[more]
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