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See the “Living Last Supper” at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle is excited to once again present “The Living Last Supper,” on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. See and hear Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper,” come to life as a talented cast portrays Jesus and His disciples in the intimacy of the Upper Room. Admission is free. Details follow.

Ocean City Hires New School Superintendent

The Ocean City Board of Education on Thursday night hired an educator and administrator with nearly 30 years of experience as the new school superintendent to lead the 2,000-student district. Christian Angelillo last served as superintendent of the Boonton Township School District in Morris County. He was given a five-year contract in Ocean City and will start his new job in June.

Update: One Dead in Fire at Ocean City Residence

The Ocean City Fire Department and Ocean City Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1914 Asbury Avenue at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Black smoke was coming from outside the second floor of a residence. Police found a deceased male outside the building on the second-floor landing of an exterior stairway, according to a city news release.

Job Fair, Concerts and More Coming Up in Ocean City

Anyone looking for a summer or seasonal job is invited to the Ocean City Job Fair, which will be at the Ocean City Music Pier from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. More than 40 employers will be on hand and ready to provide information on a wide variety of seasonal employment opportunities. The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Ocean City High School to put the event together and help businesses in recruiting employees.

Weather Statement: Coastal Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas from 3 a.m. Saturday through 12 p.m. Sunday. A new moon, rain and strong onshore winds will combine to cause minor flooding through three consecutive high tide cycles.

Coastal Flood Advisory for Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. An approaching new moon and steady onshore winds will combine to cause minor flooding. The advisory will likely be extended to include Saturday morning.

Grassroots Groups File Appeal of Offshore Wind Contracts

New Jersey citizens action groups Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach (DBB) and Protect Our Coast New Jersey (POCNJ) filed notices of appeal on Tuesday against the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in the state Appellate Court. The appeals challenge the legality of two recent NJBPU Orders granting Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) contracts to offshore wind project developers Attentive Energy LLC and Leading Light Wind LLC, according to a news release.

Ocean City to Host Market Madness

Boardwalk and downtown merchants in Ocean City will give shoppers a summer preview during the two-day Market Madness event on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, at the Ocean City Music Pier. The sale will bring together more than 30 different vendors under one roof and provide discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions. Details follow for Market Madness and other upcoming special events in Ocean City this spring.

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.