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OCHS Adds Career Technical Education to Curriculum

Ocean City High School will be offering a Career Technical Education (CTE) program in the field of marketing/marketing management, according to a school release. In order to complete the Career Technical Education program, students must successfully complete the three-course requirement. This includes fashion marketing and merchandising, hospitality, tourism, and real estate services, and marketing and sports entertainment.

O.C. Library Has Museum Pass Program

Calling all museum lovers. The Ocean City Free Public Library is offering passes for museum trips. Eligible patrons may borrow museum passes from the library with a valid library card. A listing of museums in the library program follows.

Bay Avenue Construction Update

The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority is replacing and rehabilitating the force mains that carry wastewater to the treatment plant on the bay at 45th Street. The work will be done on 31st Street from Haven Avenue to Bay Avenue and Bay Avenue from 31st Street to Eighth Street. Starting Monday, Bay Avenue will be closed from 24th to 14th streets for construction. Special traffic plans are in effect for the Ocean City Intermediate School during construction.

Atlantic City Edges Ocean City in Thriller

The Ocean City boys basketball team came up just short against the visiting Vikings of Atlantic City in Cape Atlantic League action Friday night, losing 43-42, Ocean City’s Gannon Brady led all scorers with 26 points.

Mayor’s Message: Jan. 24

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has wrapped up the beach replenishment project in the south end of Ocean City from 45th to 59th streets. Altogether, the storm-damaged beaches were restored with 515,000 cubic yards of fresh sand. Contractors will return later this winter to restore dune crossovers, install sand fencing and plant dune grass. The Army Corps of Engineers will be back in the spring to rebuild the beaches at the north end of town, the mayor said.

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday. Predicted heavy rain could increase the effects of flooding, particularly if it coincides with high tide in the morning. Strong southeast winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

O.C. Swimming Teams Top Kingsway

The Ocean City boys and girls swim teams defeated the visiting Dragons of Kingsway Regional Thursday afternoon at the Ocean City community aquatic center. The girls are now 8-1-1 on the year, while the boys are 8-3. Ocean City's girls won 95-75 and the boys prevailed 113-55. The girls took seven of the 11 events, while the boys won 10 out of their 11 contests. Dolan Grisbaum of the boys team broke the school record in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:03.09.

McClellan Explores Ways to Reduce Infant Mortality

Assemblyman Antwan McClellan joined state lawmakers and agency heads at Drumthwacket in Princeton on Monday to address the state’s high maternal and infant mortality rates. The discussions were part of first lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative. “I want to thank the first lady for extending an invitation to take part in this important discussion,” said McClellan, R-Cape May, a former Ocean City councilman. “I’m committed to helping shape Nurture New Jersey into a program that will drastically reduce infant mortality rates, especially in minority communities.”

Free Rabies Clinic Jan. 25

The City of Ocean City will host a free rabies clinic on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ocean City Fire Department at 550 Asbury Avenue. State and local laws require anyone owning, keeping or harboring a dog of licensing age (seven months or older) or a dog with a set of permanent teeth to get an annual license and official metal tag for each dog. To receive a dog license, the pet owner must first supply a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.

“Brady Bunch” Legend to Lead Doo Dah Parade

Barry Williams, who starred as Greg Brady in the classic sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” will be grand marshal of the 2020 Doo Dah Parade in Ocean City on April 18 and return that night to emcee the Mr. Mature America Pageant. Details follow on other entertainment and upcoming special events in Ocean City.