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North End Neighborhood Drainage Project Update

The city has released the latest update on construction work for the North End Neighborhood Drainage Project. Details follow for work scheduled during the week of March 4-8.

O.C. Boys Suffer Playoff Loss to Seneca

The Ocean City Red Raiders lost Thursday night’s state Group 3 playoff game against the Seneca Golden Eagles, 62-57. The loss dropped Ocean City’s final record to 20-5, while Seneca improved to 12-14.

OCHS Girls Advance to Group 3 Semi-Final

At tournament time, as the saying goes, “win and advance.” Luckily for Ocean City, ugly wins still count. In what was a sloppy outing, the Red Raiders defeated the Lions of Lacey Township, 50-34, in the quarter round of the state Group 3 playoffs. Ocean City senior point guard Danielle Donoghue led all scorers with 18 points.

Get Ready for Cat in the Hat at Flanders Hotel

The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City is hosting a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. To begin with, attendees will enjoy a scrumptious buffet, which includes -- What else? -- Dr. Seuss’ favorite meal, green eggs and ham. There will also be story time, pictures with the Cat in the Hat and games and crafts.

After Protecting Countless Children, School Crossing Guard Prepares to Retire

On rainy days, when the wind is howling and the blankets are calling for us to stay inside, Joan Wilson puts on her jacket and starts her day. The same can be said of snow days and heat waves and everything in between. Nothing could stop Wilson from assuming her post as a crossing guard for the primary and intermediate schools in Ocean City. After 18 years of service, Wilson is set to retire on Friday. She was honored Wednesday night at the Ocean City Board of Education meeting for her almost two decades of service to the families of Ocean City schools.

Cape May County Freeholders Pass Budget

Cape May County passed its 2019 budget on first reading on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The total budget for 2019 is $161.2 million. This budget reflects an overall increase of 5.6 percent over 2018. The increase will enable the County to maintain essential services as well as support capital improvement projects for improvements that include county roads and bridges. The tax rate for 2019 is up three-tenths of a cent. Revenue increased 4.75 percent, while the levy raised in support of the 2019 budget is $118.7 million.

Ocean City Education Foundation Wins Award

New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership (NJEFP) named the Ocean City Education Foundation (OCEF) as “Outstanding Education Foundation/Small” for the organization’s 2019 awards. NJEFP is a statewide organization dedicated to enhancing public education in New Jersey by growing and strengthening local education foundations through education, training, collaboration, and advocacy. OCEF garnered the award in recognition of its fundraising efforts, mission, and support for the Ocean City School District as a whole.

Ocean City Boys Slay the Lions in Opening Round of Playoffs

The Ocean City High School boys’ basketball team defeated Cherry Hill West, 62-50, in the opening round of the South Jersey Group 3 state playoffs Tuesday night. In what was a hotly contested and competitive game, the Red Raiders used multiple scoring runs to outlast the Lions.

Fenton Leads Way as O.C. Girls Romp in Tourney Opener

There are no style points in the state basketball playoffs. Every win is beautiful and a loss ends your season. The Ocean City High School girls’ basketball team turned in a gritty performance Tuesday night, defeating Timber Creek 69-45 to open their defense of the South Jersey Group 3 championship. Abbey Fenton’s 25 points, including five 3-pointers, sparked the Raiders, (21-6) who picked up where they left off following their Cape Atlantic League championship game win over Middle Township last week.

Green Teams to Discuss Recycling Trends Feb. 27 at ACUA

The Sustainable Jersey Atlantic-Cape May Hub will offer Green Team members, municipal officials, community leaders and interested residents an opportunity to learn about the current state of recycling at a free event. The program, "The Problem with Plastics: Changes in the Recycling Industry," will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority's (ACUA) Recycling Center at 6700 Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township. Recent changes in global markets for recycled materials have presented challenges to recycling processors across the nation, according to a press release.