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Ocean City Board of Education member Suzanne Morgan is resigning from her position in the wake of what she calls the "ugly truth" on the board. "There is deep dysfunction and apathy towards the families and children in the district," she writes in part. Her letter follows in its entirety.

Join United Kingdom travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS. The Ocean City Free Public Library is hosting the event via Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Details follow on how to register for the event.

In his weekly message Friday, Mayor Jay Gillian thanked all of the residents, guests, businesses, city team members, educators, clergy members and volunteers who make Ocean City "so special."

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors congratulates the Michael Contino team, Ocean City’s Simpson Avenue and Ninth Street sales associates, on being recognized as award winners in the third quarter of 2021. The award was for gross commission income (GCI) and/or residential units in the entire national BHHS network of nearly 50,000 agents and 1,450 offices in 47 states.

Ocean City's 2021-22 back bay dredging program will include maintenance dredging at North Point Lagoon, Snug Harbor, Carnival Bayou, Venetian Bayou, Sunny Harbor Lagoon, South Harbor Lagoon and Clubhouse/Bluefish Lagoons. Using the citywide dredging permit, private owners can arrange to have their boat slips dredged at their own expense by contacting any private contractor. Details follow.

Each year, U.S. News and World Report researches over 15,000 nursing homes across the country to help people find reliable, high-quality care for themselves or their senior loved ones. United Methodist Communities (UMC) said in a press release Tuesday that its Ocean City location, UMC at The Shores, has been included on U.S. News' Best Short-Stay Rehabilitation list for the 2021-2022 year.

An Old Fashioned Family Christmas in Downtown Ocean City is scheduled for Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is traditionally known as Black Friday. This event will be full of holiday spirit and entertainment to accompany everyone’s holiday shopping experience.

First Night OCNJ is seeking volunteers to assist at various venues during Ocean City's family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31. The city is also seeking volunteer groups to assist in handling parade balloons during the annual Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Details follow on how to volunteer.

The Ocean City Arts Center will host the annual OCAC Pottery and Mosaic Student and Teacher exhibit Dec. 1 through Dec. 18. The show will feature hundreds of pottery and mosaic pieces created by 21 of the Arts Center’s students and teachers. Many of these participants have created art for several decades.

Admission buttons for Ocean City’s First Night celebration are on sale now. A $5 discount for those who purchase early will be available only through Tuesday, Nov. 30. The buttons are on sale for $15. The price goes up to $20 on Dec. 1. Details follow on where to purchase the buttons.