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Elevated Gas Levels Prompt Evacuation in Ship Bottom
First responders cleared block 100 of 15th Street on the morning of April 17 due to a gas leak, Ship Bottom fire officials reported. Station 46 was dispatched to the scene shortly before 10 a.m. and the first crew confirmed elevated gas readings in the interior and exterior of a home on the block. Due to the severity of the readings, an evacuation of the area was ordered.
Ocean City Chamber “Salutes” Two Women
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated two strong, working women for their achievements in two very different careers. Ocean City Police Department Detective Jennifer Elias received the Community Service Award and Melissa Brown, owner of Brown’s Restaurant, received the 2024 “Salute to Working Women” honor, in front of a crowd at the Ocean City Yacht Club on Wednesday afternoon.
Toms River East outpaces Toms River North for 7th straight win - Softball recap
Peyton Gallagher went 3-for-4 with five RBI and a home run while Kaleigh Fitzgibbons hurled a five-inning four-hitter, as Toms River East outpaced Toms River North 13-3 in Toms River. Fitzgibbons struck out five and walked three from the circle and also drove in two runs and had a double...
The Island’s Past Is Prologue – Today’s Turtle Totem Tribute
My metathesiophobia has really been acting up lately. Yours too, huh? Yeah, that’s no surprise. I mean, anyone who does social media regarding Long Beach Island – or simply drives around with open eyes – is likely a sufferer of this condition. Yes, the whole offshore wind farm matter has certainly brought on this acute attack as of late, but it’s more the long-term exposure that really buggers me up the worst.
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