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21st Annual Air Festival Saturday 10a-3p at the Ocean City Airport

This Saturday, the Ocean City Airport Assn., holds its 21st Annual Air Festival, at the Municipal Airport, 26th and Bay Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The airport grounds will be packed with unusual airplanes including Classics, Ultra Lights, Warbirds, Antiques, and Home Builts. Admission is free...

Ocean City and Upper Township Seek Volunteers for Emergency Response Team

The City of Ocean City and Upper Township will host free training classes for citizens to become certified members of the joint Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Classes run for 11 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center within the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Avenue). The classes begin Sept. 19 and end Dec. 12...

Sánchez, Fitzpatrick, Kilmer, LoBiondo, Thompson Introduce Bill to Jumpstart American Apprenticeship

U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, along with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02), and Mike Thompson (CA-05) today introduced the bipartisan Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2017 to enhance training and education opportunities for American workers through registered apprenticeships. Apprenticeship programs have been an integral part of America’s workforce development, allowing workers to increase their skills while also earning a paycheck. This legislation is the House companion to the bill introduced earlier this year by Senators Maria Cantwell and Susan Collins...

Opportunity to Help School Families in Texas

The Ocean City Free Public Library is extending a helping hand across the country to support school families in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The library (1735 Simpson Avenue in Ocean City) will serve as a donation dropoff center for a school supply collection drive to create care packages for children and schools. With direct connections in Texas, the campaign can ensure that these items will be delivered to the students of the Houston Independent School District...

College Bound Athlete Seminar at OCHS

The nationally acclaimed program, “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” is coming to Ocean City High School Tuesday September 12th at 7:30pm at the OCHS Library. This program has been designed for student-athletes in Grades 8-12 and their parents/guardians...

SOLDIER SHARES SURVIVAL STORY AT 9TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THE WOUNDED...

When walkers, sponsors, and other supporters gather on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday, September 30, for the 9th Annual Walk for the Wounded, they’ll hear the inspiring story of a hero who was struggling with an amputation and other significant injuries at an age when most young Americans are enjoying college or embarking on a new career. During the Walk’s opening ceremonies, Sergeant Sean M. Lewis (U.S. Army – Medically Retired) will explain how Operation First Response helped him overcome the challenges he faced upon his return from the battlefield...

Ocean City 9-11 Ceremony Tonight 7:00PM at Fire Department HQ

Ocean City’s annual “A Day to Remember” 9/11 memorial ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in front of the Ocean City Fire Department headquarters between Fifth Street and Sixth Street on Asbury Avenue. All are encouraged to attend.,,

OCPD Weekly Activity Report September 3-9

Calls for Service: 837 & Daily Average: 119

USAF MASTER SERGEANT MATTHEW MILLER AND FAMILY ARRIVE IN OCEAN CITY...

Ocean City American Legion Post 524 will welcome another veteran family to “America’s Favorite Family Resort” on Sunday September 17th, when it welcomes US Air Force Master Sergeant Matthew Miller and his family for an all-expenses paid week’s vacation, courtesy of the service organization’s Rest & Relaxation Program. The Miller’s will be honored during a welcoming ceremony at Post 524, following a police and fire department escort into town, along with a motorcycle accompaniment by the Legion Riders from Somers Point American Legion Post 352...

Mayor’s Update: September 8

I hope you’ll keep the people of Florida and the Southeast in your thoughts and prayers as Hurricane Irma approaches the United States. The images of the massive flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Texas are still fresh in our minds and a reminder of how vulnerable we all remain to the power of nature. These storms strengthen quickly and wander unpredictably, so it’s extremely important for all of us to be prepared. As a routine precaution, I held a meeting today with senior staff and emergency management members to review policies and procedures for the city team...