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Cape May County Freeholder Leonard C. Desiderio was sworn in Thursday for his sixth term. A Republican, Desiderio was first elected to the freeholder board in 2002. He was re-elected in November to another three-year term.

Due to onshore winds that were expected to increase in strength Monday evening, the First Night fireworks display scheduled for midnight on New Year's Eve was canceled.

The Ocean City Police Department handled a total of 377 calls for service during the week of Dec. 23-29. A breakdown of the calls follows.

The Big Party is about to begin. Ocean City's hugely popular First Night celebration is expected to attract thousands of visitors to town for an array of entertainment at 22 different venues during New Year's Eve. Following is a complete rundown of what you need to know to get in on the family-friendly fun.

The city has announced the schedule for the latest round of work on the North End Neighborhood Drainage project. Details follow.

Pamela Garofolo, corporate manager of Tapestries Initiatives for United Methodist Communities in Ocean City, offers tips for staying safe in winter, including the need to have an emergency plan in place when storms hit.

Ocean City has announced the holiday trash and recycling pickup schedule for the week of Dec. 31-Jan. 5. Following are the collection days for each part of town.

What a year it was! As Ocean City and its residents look forward to an amazing year ahead, it’s worth one last peek at some of the highlights of 2018. It was an exciting and eventful year in America’s Greatest Family Resort. This is not a definitive list of the stories of the year, merely one reporter’s samplings of some of the most significant news stories and accomplishments of 2018. Readers are invited to list any of their own picks for the year’s top stories on our Facebook page...

The shortest days of the year are behind us, and that means summer’s on the way. It’s not too early to think about planning for some fun in Ocean City this year. Here’s an early look at just a few key dates for 2019...

I would like to announce the first of several planned 2019 town hall meetings on issues including drainage, dredging and a new public safety building. The first public meeting will address our affordable housing obligations and plans. The presentation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Avenue). I encourage you all to attend to learn more and share feedback on this initiative. The plan is the result of a state Supreme Court order for all municipalities in New Jersey to provide affordable housing for families, individuals and the elderly...