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The Ocean City Environmental Commission will sponsor a free family-friendly Nature and Environmental Fun Day 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Ocean City Music Pier. The event includes zoo animals, crafts, games, a recycling activity and more.

Public Works crews have been working in shifts around the clock, and Ocean City has called in extra equipment and workers from private contractors to clear snow from the roads, Mayor Jay Gillian said while giving an update on the storm's aftermath.

Mayor Jay Gillian gives an update on Ocean City's response to the major coastal storm.

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief of Detectives Paul Skill announced the arrest of Jacob M. Harris, a 32-year-old resident of Egg Harbor Township and officer for the Ocean City Police Department. On Jan. 26, the Lower Township Police Department was called to a residence for a report of a tracking device found on a vehicle. Further investigation revealed the device was connected to Harris, according to a news release.

Mayor Jay Gillian gives an update on Ocean City's storm preparations.

A National Weather Service alert has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday. A Coastal Flood Advisory also will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday. The latest forecast calls for 12 to 18 inches of snow along the coast of southern New Jersey. Northeast and north winds will gust up to 50 mph before turning offshore as the storm starts to move away.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday. The latest forecast calls for 6 to 12 inches of snow along the coast of southern New Jersey.

Dedicated to the concept of social listening and learning with discussion in a relaxed group setting, “Hear, Here! The Listening Room at the Ocean City Arts Center” presents “Jazz Vocalists – Best of the Best” on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 5-7 p.m. Details follow.

Dine in or take out Wednesday at Randazzo’s Pizzeria & Family Restaurant in Ocean City and support the Ocean City High School After Prom Party. Proceeds go to the After Prom celebration. The prom is Saturday, May 14. Details follow.

Join writer Eva Feeley, of Sea Isle City, for a virtual four-week workshop hosted by the Ocean City Free Public Library. Participants will complete essays pertaining to experiences, values, relationships and dreams. Details follow.