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Cape May County Confirms First Positive Rabies Case

The Cape May County Health Department has confirmed the first rabies case of the year from a raccoon on Woodbine Avenue in Belleplain, Dennis Township. Health Officials were notified of a dog that had possibly been exposed to rabies on Feb. 26 and brought to a vet for a rabies booster after having had contact with a rabid raccoon. The raccoon tested positive for rabies by the State Health Department Laboratory on Monday.

Chamber of Commerce Installs Officers and Board Members

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce installed its new board of directors and officers at the Ocean City Yacht Club on Thursday, according to a news release. Patrick McMahon (McMahon Agency) was installed as president of the Chamber. McMahon was born and raised in Ocean City.

Laura Bishop is New President of CMC Chamber Education Foundation

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation welcomed Laura Bishop as president of its Board of Trustees. Bishop, managing principal of Laura Bishop Communications (LBC), runs her business from Ocean City and Cherry Hill, and works with a number of education clients in Cape May County.

Councilman Rotondi Not Seeking Re-election

Ocean City Councilman Tom Rotondi announces that he will not seek re-election in the Second Ward. Following is a copy of his letter to residents of the Second Ward explaining his decision.

O.C. School District to Host Unified Sports Season Finale

The Ocean City School District is encouraging students, staff and community members to pack the stands and cheer on the Unified Sports athletes as they play the season finale basketball game on Thursday. Cedar Creek High School Unified team will join forces with the Ocean City Unified team to play against Egg Harbor Township Unified in the Ocean City High School gym at 3 p.m., according to a news release. Family, friends and community members from the schools are invited to cheer on the players.

Full Calendar of Spring Events in Ocean City

Easter falls in March this year, and that will make for a fast start to the spring calendar of family-friendly special events in Ocean City. Details follow for the lineup of entertainment and events in March and April.

Paul Stryker to Run for City Council

Longtime resident and former restaurant owner Paul Stryker has turned in his nominating petitions to run for the Second Ward City Council seat in Ocean City. On Friday, Stryker, a realtor at Fox Real Estate in Ocean City, and about 25 supporters arrived at City Hall to hand in his petitions to City Clerk Melissa Rasner for the seat, according to a news release.

Graham Nash and John Lodge to Join 2024 Summer Concert Series

Ocean City and producers BRE Presents and Bob Rose Productions announced two new shows for the 31st anniversary of the popular Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier this year: Graham Nash and the Moody Blues’ John Lodge. Ticketing information and show times follow.

Ocean City Military Beach Tags Will Feature “31Heroes” Logo

The 2024 Ocean City military beach tag features the 31Heroes logo in recognition of the nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for veteran programs and runs the annual Memorial Beach Challenge in Ocean City. The city issues more than 5,000 free military beach tags each summer to veterans and active military members. The new military beach tags will be available for pickup starting this Saturday. Details follow on where to get them in town.

Tickets For “Grease” Go On Sale Friday

The Ocean City Theatre Company and the Ocean City Pops Orchestra will team up to present the musical “Grease” this summer, and tickets go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Friday. Ticket information and show dates follow.