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Ocean City Intermediate School students and their bus driver escaped injury after their bus heading to Sea Isle City caught fire last week. On Thursday night, Ocean City Board of Education members and other officials commended the driver from Sheppard Bus Service, known as “Miss Linda,” and the students for their acts of "courage and bravery."

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.

A beloved Ocean City Intermediate School student seriously injured when her E-bike was struck by a car Friday night is in the thoughts and prayers of the community and beyond. Karissa Kelly, 13, has touched many lives -- from her family to her friends -- at home, in the classroom and on the field as a lacrosse player. And proof of that love and respect for a girl described as strong, determined, competitive and special, is the outpouring of support from those whose lives she’s touched. They have donated to a fundraiser to help her family get through financial difficulties that come with medical care.

Ocean City realtor Debbie Tweed found an old photo of a U.S. serviceman from World War II while she was taking a walk with her dogs in March. Determined to reunite the photo of Harvey B. Angstadt with the rightful owner, she was finally able to track down the serviceman's widow. Culminating a long search, Tweed delivered the photo to Pat Angstadt this past Sunday.

A local girl is recovering in the hospital after a car crashed into her E-bike at the intersection of 18th Street and Bay Avenue in Ocean City on Friday night, police confirmed. Ocean City Police Chief Bill Campbell said that at about 9:15 p.m. the girl’s E-bike was struck by a car driven by a teenager. No names are being released because minors are involved.

The Night in Venice boat parade and house decorating contest is a celebration on the water and at homes along the bayfront in Ocean City. Each July, the signature event attracts throngs of visitors and residents. And every year, the Night in Venice (NIV) Planning Committee creates a theme that boat owners and homeowners can follow if they choose to or do their own theme. The theme for this year's event is “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” to honor the memory of the legendary musician whose career spanned 50 years.

A school bus driver is being hailed as a hero for quickly evacuating 10 students before a raging fire. The students at the Ocean City Intermediate School were heading home to Sea Isle City when the bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway.

A flood-mitigation project to protect the bayfront neighborhood of West 17th Street in Ocean City is nearing the finish line. The community is made up of mostly upscale homes accessible by crossing a tiny bridge off of Bay Avenue. But over the years, residents have voiced concerns about flooding.

Sara Masciantonio, of Egg Harbor Township, bundled up, grabbed a bucket and trash bag, and along with her daughter, Bella, hit the Ocean City beaches. No, they weren’t collecting shells or searching for hidden treasures – they were picking up trash on a windy Saturday to help beautify the beaches for the sake of people who enjoy nature, marine life and other wildlife. They were among nearly 100 other participants who removed trash on the beaches and dunes for the annual statewide Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep.

Jordan Geller just happened to be in the right place at the right time. On April 9 at 9 a.m. the Ocean City resident not only saw a group of dolphins splashing in the ocean at the Fifth Street beach, but he also captured the spectacular display of nature on his drone. Check out his video and photos.