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Cancer has a tremendous impact on patients, survivors and those they love, affecting their health and happiness in many ways. A free seven-week virtual workshop series, “Cancer: Thriving & Surviving,” is being offered beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, to help them have the best outcome and improve their quality of life. Details follow on to register for the workshops.

The Ocean City Red Raiders field hockey team blanked the visiting Vikings of Atlantic City, 9-0, in a conference match-up Wednesday afternoon. The Red Raiders honored their seniors in front of the home crowd as they outplayed their opponents for a full 60 minutes, leaving Atlantic City without registering a shot on the afternoon.

As of Monday, Oct. 19, six traffic lights in Ocean City will be placed on a seasonal flash mode until the spring. A list of the intersections that will have flashing lights follows.

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City announced the addition of Tom Tyrrell to its team of real estate professionals. A broker associate, Tyrrell started his career at Prudential Fox and Roach and over the past eight years he has built a level of commitment and trust with his clients that earned him a Silver Award in the 2019 New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence, according to a news release announcing his hiring. He can be contacted at tomtyrrellteam@gmail.com or (609) 425-9486.

This year will be the most unique election in recent memory, if only because it will primarily take place in New Jersey by a Vote-by-Mail process. This creates a lot of questions for some people who have never voted by mail. The Cape May County Clerk’s Office and the Cape May County Board of Elections is providing the answers to many of the frequently asked questions, according to a county news release. Details follow.

The Ocean City boys and girls cross country teams started off the 2020 fall season in dominating fashion, defeating visiting Wildwood Catholic in both races. All COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines were strictly adhered to during the races.

The Ocean City Education Foundation is selling garden flags to help with fundraising efforts for the schools. For a donation of $25, people have their choice of a Red Raiders garden flag or a Red Raiders alumni flag. Details follow on how to buy the flags.

The Ocean City Free Public Library Children’s Librarian Taimi Kelley is ready to take kids who love to read on a “StoryWalk.” The kickoff for the “StoryWalk” is Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. The adventure takes place at Lake Memorial Park, 407 Wesley Ave., in Ocean City. There’s also a special meet-and-greet in the park at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 17. Children get ready to read a good book and take a walk in nature with other friends who love books. Masks are required and everyone must social distance.

The Boardwalk and downtown merchants will feature discounts on merchandise during table sales beginning this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., people can browse a host of items.

Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election have been sent to registered voters in Ocean City. One of the options for returning completed ballots is via a secure drop box located outside the Ninth Street entrance to City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue). This drop box is installed and accepting ballots now.