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Literacy Volunteers Association Cape-Atlantic, Inc. (LVA) will sponsor its fourth “Friends of Literacy” fundraiser on October 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Through the generosity of realtor, Nick Ochs, the brunch will be held at his sprawling bayside estate, 250 Bay Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226. “It is our hope to engage with the community and build on friendships and bring new stakeholders to our organization,” said Pamela Grites, Executive Director. You will enjoy sparkling wine, from Circle Liquors, Coca-Cola Refreshments, food from Yianni’s Café, Wards Pastry and Acme of Ocean City...

The beach, boardwalk, bay and downtown are the cornerstones of our economy and our way of life here in Ocean City, and projects to maintain and improve them are vital to our future. On Monday (Oct. 16), the boardwalk will be closed between 10th Street and 11th Street as crews start to replace the entire substructure and decking between 10th Street and 12th Street. The remaining portion of the project area between 11th Street and 12th Street will close on Monday, Oct. 23. Bicyclists and pedestrians traveling the length of the boardwalk will be detoured to Ocean Avenue at 9th Street and 12th Street. Access to the boardwalk and stores between 9th Street and 10th Street will remain open...

File this one under ‘only in Ocean City.” The Ocean City High School boys Cross Country team had just finished trouncing Absegami 15-50 , and Atlantic County Institutue of Technology, also by a 15-50 count, when something unusual happened...

Sturdy Savings Bank Cape May presented its corporate donation to Cape Assist located in Wildwood. Gina Frattaroli-Becker, Sturdy Savings Bank North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest Branch Manager, presented the Bank’s annual donation to Katie Faldetta and Cathy Phillips of Cape Assist. The donation will be used to help support the organization’s county-wide programming...

Seven outstanding athletes from the Class of 2017, along with the entire 1996 OCHS football team, to be honored at October 22 Induction Ceremony The Ocean City High School (OCHS) Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the selection of seven individuals and one team for induction into the OCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Induction will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12 p.m. in the Hughes Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend the induction and celebratory luncheon to follow. Tickets for the luncheon are $20, and available at upcoming football games and at the OCHS Main Office...

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will host a Master Class for students in 7th – 12th grades on Monday, October 23. The class will be held at Ocean City Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Studio, 1501 West Avenue, Ocean City, NJ...

Local fans of the Philadelphia Eagles have their rituals after driving up to Lincoln Financial Field. At the rest stops along the Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway, fans clad in Eagles gear high-fived and celebrated as only Eagles fans can do. Yesterday the mood was beyond upbeat after the Birds totally dismantled the Arizona Cardinals, 34-7. They were talking about the career day of quarterback Carson Wentz, and generally showing excitement as much for what is to come as for what they had just seen...

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Kevin Smith had his Raiders ready to play last night. It was a well fought game that was tied 14-14 at half time. Then Ocean City broke it open in the second half for the 27-14 win over Absegami. Which is the exact opposite score of their game, this time last season...