Stories for December 2016

December 31, 2016

Breaking News: Ocean City First Night Fireworks Cancelled Due to Winds

Due to the current wind conditions, the Ocean City First Night fireworks have been cancelled this evening. Happy New Year …

December 31, 2016

Ocean City's Master of Mirth Prepares to Say Goodbye

If you were 84 years old and had just broken your hip in a fall, where do you think you …

December 30, 2016

Mayor's Update - Dec. 30

I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and may 2017 bring health, happiness and prosperity to …

December 30, 2016

25th Anniversary - First Night Offers 8 Hours of New Year's Entertainment for Just $20

First Night, Ocean City’s Gala New Year’s Eve celebration, offers a variety of entertainment for families and individuals for just …

December 29, 2016

Changes Expected With Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Ocean City's Boardwalk Performers

Confronted with more complaints about plans for fingerprinting and criminal background checks, Mayor Jay Gillian indicated Thursday he is willing …

December 29, 2016

OCEAN CITY HOME BANK NAMES EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

When Ocean City Home Bank account holders call the bank’s Customer Care Center, one of the friendly voices they may …

December 29, 2016

New Years Resolutions and Life Lessons

As 2016 comes to a close, my thoughts start to focus on my resolutions and goals for 2017. While weight …

December 29, 2016

Fairness In Taxes Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday 1/4 @ 7:00 P.M.

The next Fairness In Taxes meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 7:00 P.M. at the Ocean City Library, …

December 28, 2016

25th ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT OCEAN CITY SET FOR SATURDAY

It’s the best and most economical New Year’s Eve entertainment value at the Jersey Shore. Continuous, professional family programs from …

December 28, 2016

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” is a Family Opera Appropriate for All Ages – An Inspirational Christmas Favorite.

Gian Carlo Menotti’s stunningly beautiful music performed by the lush voices of the cast will inspire you throughout the season. …

December 26, 2016

Lobbying Firm Will Return to Aid Ocean City's Dredging Program in 2017

Ocean City will once again bring in a lobbying firm to help steer it through a regulatory morass as it …

December 26, 2016

OCPD Weekly Activity Report Dec 18-24

Calls for Service: 558 Daily Average: 80

December 26, 2016

The Spirit of Giving is Alive at Community Christmas Dinner in Ocean City

Joyce Popwell has been mourning the deaths of her mother and brother in the past two years and dreaded the …

December 24, 2016

Ocean City's Boardwalk Gets a Facelift for the New Year

How would you feel if someone walked all over you? Each year, Ocean City’s most popular man-made attraction must withstand …

December 24, 2016

A Message From One of Our Homeless Residents...

Olive was born in St. Croix before coming to Ocean City...

December 23, 2016

Mayor's Update December 23

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I’d like to extend a Happy Hanukkah …

December 23, 2016

Coastal Christian's Christmas Eve Services at 4pm and 6pm

Coastal Christian Ocean City is inviting the community to one of their two Christmas Eve Candlelight services being held at …

December 23, 2016

Top Ten Gift Wines for the Holiday Season

Have you ever been stuck for what to buy as a gift for someone? Many times you know that the …

December 22, 2016

Godfreys Enjoy a Very Coast Guard Christmas

Herb Godfrey knows this Christmas will be a little bit different. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I …

December 22, 2016

Cochrane Jr., William J., of Ocean City

Cochrane Jr. William J., passed away on December 20, 2016 at his home in Ocean City, NJ.

December 22, 2016

Cochrane, Joanne M., of Somers Point, NJ

Cochrane, Joanne M., passed away on December 14, 2016 in Somers Point, NJ.

December 21, 2016

Ocean City Studies Proposal For Using Recycling Site For Dredge Spoils

Tucked behind a covered fence in a corner of Shelter Road is a mishmash of old TVs, trash cans, dumpsters, …

December 21, 2016

Cast Your Vote On Facebook for the Best Holiday Lights in Ocean City

Please show you holiday spirit by voting for the "Best Decorated Home"and "Best Decorated Business" in Ocean City on the …

December 21, 2016

Cold Air Takes A Break As Winter Begins

Winter has arrived officially today, but the good news is the unseasonably cold air will be leaving us for a …

December 21, 2016

Ocean City Council Awards Contract For New Pickleball Courts

City Council approved a construction contract Tuesday night to build the first permanent courts for Ocean City’s pickleball players, capping …

December 20, 2016

Ocean City Community Christmas Dinner Set for 28th Straight Year

If they serve it, will they come? As it turns out, they will. In droves. And this year’s Ocean City …

December 20, 2016

Ocean City, Are You Ready For Some Pickleball?

Over the years, there has been a lot of racket back and forth between Ocean City’s tennis players and pickleball …

December 20, 2016

First Degree Robbery Charges for Bruce W. Higgins, Jr. for TD Bank Robbery

Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Chief Chad Callahan of the Ocean City Police Department announce First Degree …

December 20, 2016

Thank You for a Fantastic Postal Food Drive

Wow! A fantastic Postal Food Drive was held on December 10, 2016 bringing in 7,032 lbs. of non-perishable food items …

December 19, 2016

Shore Medical Center Names Clinical Educator Quinn Guariglia, RN, BSN, its December Employee of the Month

For consistently delivering outstanding patient-centered service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s Mission, Vision and Values, Shore is proud to announce …

December 18, 2016

An “Escape” Right Here in Somers Point

“The most common question we get is - Are we really trapped in the room?” Allyssa, co-owner of Room For …

December 18, 2016

OCPD Weekly Activity Report December 11-17

Calls for Service: 548 Daily Average: 78

December 18, 2016

First Night Offers 8 Hours of New Year's Entertainment for Just $20

First Night, Ocean City’s Gala New Year’s Eve celebration, offers a variety of entertainment for families and individuals for just …

December 16, 2016

Suspect Arrested in TD Bank Robbery

The person arrested matches the suspect in the photos of the TD Bank robbery in Ocean City

December 16, 2016

What Approaching Winter Storm Means For Ocean City This Weekend

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for the possibility of a brief mix of snow & ice. A …

December 16, 2016

What Approaching Winter Storm Means For Ocean City This Weekend

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for the possibility of a brief mix of snow & ice. A …

December 16, 2016

Bill Woods - Honored for His Service to the Ocean City Housing Authority

Last night was an annual celebration and a fond farewell, for a member of the Ocean City Housing Authority. Their …

December 15, 2016

Bank Robbery TD Bank 100 Block 9th Street

The Ocean City Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery at the TD Bank located in the 100 block …

December 15, 2016

Ocean City's School District Receives "Clean" Audit

Ocean City’s school district is well managed and in strong financial shape, according to the results of an annual audit …

December 15, 2016

Joanne Cheesman Receives LeadingAge NJ Excellence in Care Award

United Methodist Communities at The Shores’ Administrator, Jessica Stewart, cited, “When the decision was made to establish a hospice residence …

December 14, 2016

Frigid Blast Moving In!

Get ready for some of the coldest air we’ve seen in a while. An Arctic Blast of Canadian air is …

December 14, 2016

Gingerbread House Night at St Peter's UMC - A Sweet Tradition

Gingerbread house night is an annual church tradition at St Peter’s Church. It was started many years ago by Jennifer …

December 13, 2016

McCoy, Emmajane 94 (nee Broadley) of Ocean City, NJ

December 13, 2016

HERO Campaign Pledge & Plunge - January 1 in Ocean City

For some, it’s an annual tradition; for others, a chilling new experience. Either way, everyone involved can agree that the …

December 13, 2016

The 1st Annual OCNJDaily.com Holiday Decoration Contest

Make your holidays bright... and spread some cheer. OCNJDaily.com is celebrating with our First Annual Holiday Decoration Contest! If you …

December 13, 2016

Did You Get Your Share Yesterday?

How many times do you get asked: What Do You Do in the Winter in Ocean City?

December 12, 2016

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes are no joke! Follow these step to ensure a safe winter.

December 12, 2016

An engineering consultant is proposing an alternative disposal site that would allow Ocean City to continue with its multimillion-dollar dredging …

December 10, 2016

The Shoppes at The Flanders Offer an Eclectic Mix of Clothing and Gifts

As a high school student vacationing in Ocean City in the early 1970s, Arlene Voudouris wandered through the Flanders Hotel …

December 10, 2016

Robots and Computer Coding: Child's Play at the O.C. Primary School

Randy Kohr had eight very small and odd-looking assistants to help him teach a class of first-graders Friday at the …

December 9, 2016

Mayor's Update December 9

City Council last night approved the first reading of a local ordinance that would regulate unpaid boardwalk performers. In no …

December 9, 2016

Are You Ready For Your YETI?

They may be the coolest coolers ever made. The highly-coveted Yeti coolers not only keep things nice and cold for …

December 9, 2016

Busy Night for City Council: Special Improvement District Budget; Boardwalk Performers; and OCHS Field Hockey State Champions

After several meeting with light agendas, City Council had a full docket this week...

December 8, 2016

Winter Is Coming!

Even though the official start of winter doesn’t arrive until December 21st, our first blast of arctic air is set …

December 8, 2016

Fresh, Homemade Chocolate is the Way Rauhauser's Candy Shop Does it

In the 1971 fantasy movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” the finders of five “golden tickets” hidden inside some …

December 8, 2016

Letter Carriers and the US Postal Service Team to Help the Less Fortunate - Saturday Dec 10th

Your local Letter Carriers, together with the Rural Carriers and the Postal Service are asking for you to help the …

December 8, 2016

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Ocean City Holds Annual Christmas Eve Masses on Dec. 24

The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Ocean City, NJ will be having its annual Christmas Eve Masses at 5:30pm and …

December 7, 2016

Waves of Caring, Port-O-Call Hotel Team up for Ocean City Charity Toy Drive

Port-O-Call Controller Beth Pruzinsky, left, joins Waves of Caring board members Jim Smith, Patricia Smith, Debbie Buckley, Dana Linthicum and …

December 7, 2016

Catch the Replay of the Ocean City Christmas Parade

Last Friday evening thousands turned-out to celebrate the tradition of the Ocean City Christmas Parade and they were not disappointed. …

December 7, 2016

Shore Medical Center Earns Coveted 2016 Leapfrog

Top Hospital Award – The Leapfrog Group announced today Shore Medical Center has been named a Top Hospital for the …

December 6, 2016

Kay Jay's Doll Shoppe is Pretty in Pink

Some people may not be aware that there is a hospital in the middle of Ocean City’s downtown business district. …

December 5, 2016

Weekly Activity Report November 27 – December 3

Calls for Service: 634 Daily Average: 90

December 5, 2016

Meis (Bryers), Myra Elinor - Aged 96 of Ocean City, NJ

Meis (Bryers), Myra Elinor- Aged 96 of Ocean City, NJ

December 5, 2016

SWAIN, WILLIAM G., - aged 84 of Seaville, NJ

SWAIN, WILLIAM G., - aged 84 years passed away Friday at his home.

December 5, 2016

Coryn M. Monaghan, age 91, of Seaville, NJ

Coryn M. Monaghan, age 91, of Seaville, NJ passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 her home.

December 5, 2016

Leute, M.D. Millard S. “Moe” 90 of Ocean City, NJ

Leute, M.D. Millard S. “Moe” 90 of Ocean City, NJ passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at The Shores …

December 4, 2016

Mia's Christmas Gallery Sparkles Over the Holiday

Shoppers entering Mia’s Christmas Gallery over the weekend were pleasantly surprised by the worker who greeted them at the door. …

December 4, 2016

An Amazing Sunday Sunrise

A December sunrise from the beaches of Ocean City, NJ

December 4, 2016

34th Street Bridge to Be Closed for One Night Dec. 8-9

All lanes of the 34th Street Bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, through 5 a.m. Friday, …

December 2, 2016

Santa Thrills Thousands of Spectators at Ocean City Christmas Parade

He didn’t slide down the chimney or fly in on a sleigh pulled by his team of reindeer led by …

December 2, 2016

Mayor's Update 12/2

I invite you all to attend a town hall meeting on a potential short-term plan to use using city-owned property …

December 2, 2016

Turkey Trot Surf Contest Postponed Again

Ocean City's annual TURKEY TROT SURF CONTEST has been postponed again due to no waves in the forecast and will …

December 1, 2016

Ocean City Tourism Campaign Gets Big Boost From E-Marketing

Visits to Ocean City’s vacation website have nearly doubled this year as e-marketing continues to generate more business for the …

December 1, 2016

Public Meeting on Dredging Set for Dec. 10

The public is invited to attend a meeting on a potential short-term plan to use using city-owned property at the …

December 1, 2016

Saturday, December 31

Breaking News: Ocean City First Night Fireworks Cancelled Due to Winds

Ocean City's Master of Mirth Prepares to Say Goodbye

If you were 84 years old and had just broken your hip in a fall, where do you think you …

Friday, December 30

Mayor's Update - Dec. 30

25th Anniversary - First Night Offers 8 Hours of New Year's Entertainment for Just $20

First Night, Ocean City’s Gala New Year’s Eve celebration, offers a variety of entertainment for families and individuals for just …

Thursday, December 29

Changes Expected With Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Ocean City's Boardwalk Performers

Confronted with more complaints about plans for fingerprinting and criminal background checks, Mayor Jay Gillian indicated Thursday he is willing …

OCEAN CITY HOME BANK NAMES EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER ﻿﻿

When Ocean City Home Bank account holders call the bank’s Customer Care Center, one of the friendly voices they may …

New Years Resolutions and Life Lessons

As 2016 comes to a close, my thoughts start to focus on my resolutions and goals for 2017. While weight …

Fairness In Taxes Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday 1/4 @ 7:00 P.M.

The next Fairness In Taxes meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 7:00 P.M. at the Ocean City Library, …

Wednesday, December 28

25th ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT OCEAN CITY SET FOR SATURDAY

It’s the best and most economical New Year’s Eve entertainment value at the Jersey Shore. Continuous, professional family programs from …

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” is a Family Opera Appropriate for All Ages – An Inspirational Christmas Favorite.

Gian Carlo Menotti’s stunningly beautiful music performed by the lush voices of the cast will inspire you throughout the season. …

Monday, December 26

Lobbying Firm Will Return to Aid Ocean City's Dredging Program in 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report Dec 18-24

The Spirit of Giving is Alive at Community Christmas Dinner in Ocean City

Joyce Popwell has been mourning the deaths of her mother and brother in the past two years and dreaded the …

Saturday, December 24

Ocean City's Boardwalk Gets a Facelift for the New Year

How would you feel if someone walked all over you? Each year, Ocean City’s most popular man-made attraction must withstand …

A Message From One of Our Homeless Residents...

Olive was born in St. Croix before coming to Ocean City...

Friday, December 23

Mayor's Update December 23

Coastal Christian's Christmas Eve Services at 4pm and 6pm

Coastal Christian Ocean City is inviting the community to one of their two Christmas Eve Candlelight services being held at …

Top Ten Gift Wines for the Holiday Season

Have you ever been stuck for what to buy as a gift for someone? Many times you know that the …

Thursday, December 22

Godfreys Enjoy a Very Coast Guard Christmas

Herb Godfrey knows this Christmas will be a little bit different. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I …

Cochrane Jr., William J., of Ocean City

Cochrane Jr. William J., passed away on December 20, 2016 at his home in Ocean City, NJ.

Cochrane, Joanne M., of Somers Point, NJ

Cochrane, Joanne M., passed away on December 14, 2016 in Somers Point, NJ.

Wednesday, December 21

Ocean City Studies Proposal For Using Recycling Site For Dredge Spoils

Tucked behind a covered fence in a corner of Shelter Road is a mishmash of old TVs, trash cans, dumpsters, …

Cast Your Vote On Facebook for the Best Holiday Lights in Ocean City

Please show you holiday spirit by voting for the "Best Decorated Home"and "Best Decorated Business" in Ocean City on the …

Cold Air Takes A Break As Winter Begins

Winter has arrived officially today, but the good news is the unseasonably cold air will be leaving us for a …

Ocean City Council Awards Contract For New Pickleball Courts

City Council approved a construction contract Tuesday night to build the first permanent courts for Ocean City’s pickleball players, capping …

Tuesday, December 20

Ocean City Community Christmas Dinner Set for 28th Straight Year

If they serve it, will they come? As it turns out, they will. In droves. And this year’s Ocean City …

Ocean City, Are You Ready For Some Pickleball?

Over the years, there has been a lot of racket back and forth between Ocean City’s tennis players and pickleball …

First Degree Robbery Charges for Bruce W. Higgins, Jr. for TD Bank Robbery

Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Chief Chad Callahan of the Ocean City Police Department announce First Degree …

Thank You for a Fantastic Postal Food Drive

Monday, December 19

Shore Medical Center Names Clinical Educator Quinn Guariglia, RN, BSN, its December Employee of the Month

For consistently delivering outstanding patient-centered service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s Mission, Vision and Values, Shore is proud to announce …

Sunday, December 18

An “Escape” Right Here in Somers Point

“The most common question we get is - Are we really trapped in the room?” Allyssa, co-owner of Room For …

OCPD Weekly Activity Report December 11-17

First Night Offers 8 Hours of New Year's Entertainment for Just $20

Friday, December 16

Suspect Arrested in TD Bank Robbery

What Approaching Winter Storm Means For Ocean City This Weekend

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for the possibility of a brief mix of snow & ice. A …

What Approaching Winter Storm Means For Ocean City This Weekend

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for the possibility of a brief mix of snow & ice. A …

Bill Woods - Honored for His Service to the Ocean City Housing Authority

Last night was an annual celebration and a fond farewell, for a member of the Ocean City Housing Authority. Their …

Thursday, December 15

Bank Robbery TD Bank 100 Block 9th Street

OCEAN CITY HOME BANK NAMES EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER