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N.J. Warns Students on Dangers of Vaping

There’s nothing safe about vaping. That’s the message the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will be sharing with youth as they return from holiday break this week. PDFNJ, in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, has unveiled a media campaign about the dangers of vaping that will be distributed to each of the more than 3,500 schools in the state. The new campaign is being released in the midst of a nationwide explosion of teen use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes, which the United States Surgeon General declared has reached epidemic levels.

Summer Concert Series Announced

Ocean City’s popular Summer Concert Series on the Music Pier is already taking shape, and tickets are on sale now for five different shows. The series brings popular rock and contemporary music acts to the stage on Monday nights throughout the summer. Details follow.

Dusting of Snow in Forecast

Periods of rain mixed with a dusting of snow and then gusty winds are expected at the Jersey Shore starting Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for rain starting Tuesday afternoon and then a chance of snow after midnight accumulating to less than one inch.

Mainland Edges O.C. in Thriller

Let that be a lesson, Red Raiders. The Ocean City High School boys basketball team mounted a furious fourth quarter rally and nearly stole Friday night’s Cape Atlantic League National Division game at Mainland, only to see the comeback fall a point short. The learning experience: never get outscored 21-8 in the second quarter to your biggest rival on their home court. It kind of makes it difficult to win, even when you’ve flipped the switch and proceeded to outplay your opponent for most of the second half. Nevertheless, Ocean City (2-4) never quit and was in a position to win at the end. But Mainland prevailed, 63-62.

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. Details follow on construction work scheduled for the week of Jan. 6 to 11.

Freeholders Thornton, Hayes Sworn in

Cape May County Freeholders Gerald M. Thornton and E. Marie Hayes were sworn in to new three-year terms Friday during the board’s annual reorganization meeting. Thornton and Hayes, both Republicans, defeated two Democratic challengers in the November election to retain their seats.

St. Augustine Defeats O.C. in Boys Swim Meet

The Ocean City High School boys swim team started off 2020 with a 116-54 loss to conference foe St. Augustine Prep on Friday afternoon. Ocean City is now 3-3 on the season, while St. Augustine improves to 4-0. The lone winner for the Red Raiders in the 11-event meet was freshman Pat Armstrong in the 100-yard butterfly, clocking in with a time of 1:03.91.

Mayor’s Message: Jan. 3

Mayor Jay Gillian is thanking all of the community volunteers and contributors for helping to make Ocean City's First Night and First Day celebration a success. "These family-friendly New Year’s celebrations continue to get better every year, and we’re off to a great start for 2020," the mayor said in his weekly message to the public Friday.

Berkshire Hathaway Honors Sales Associates

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors is saluting sales associates in the Ocean City offices as leaders for November 2019. A list of honorees follows.

American Legion Post 524 Lunches Return

The well-attended Ocean City American Legion Post 524 Wednesday lunches between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will return on Jan. 8. The public is invited to enjoy a selection of hoagies, hot and cold sandwiches, soup, salad, and dessert for $7. Coffee, soda and iced tea are available for just $1.