Stories for September 2016

September 30, 2016

Greate Bay Country Club’s Fall Membership Drive is in Full Swing

The Jersey Shore’s rich golfing tradition includes a bayside course in Somers Point that opened during the Roaring Twenties and …

September 30, 2016

Ocean City's Old 29th Street Firehouse - Going, Going, Gone...

Ocean City's old firehouse on 29th Street survived raging flood waters from Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and countless other storms …

September 30, 2016

Mayor's Update 9-30

I’d like to remind everybody that I’ve planned a town hall meeting for Thursday to discuss the Ninth Street corridor. …

September 30, 2016

New Location for Chili Chowder Festival on Sunday, Oct. 2

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the location of the Chili Chowder Festival scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, …

September 29, 2016

New book Will Tell More About 'HERO' John Elliott and the Campaign He Inspired

His name and picture are on signs, billboards, posters, websites and other media promoting the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign …

September 27, 2016

1968 Olympic Silver Medalist Speaks at Ocean City High School

On Thursday, September 22nd, Ocean City High School welcomed former Olympian and record breaker, Jim Ryun, to speak to the …

September 27, 2016

Veterans Hired by the FAA Will Now Receive New Paid Sick Leave Benefits under Larsen-LoBiondo Bill

Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today announced that their bipartisan bill – which aims to expand …

September 27, 2016

Passion Vines to Hold Whiskey-Sampling Class at Greate Bay Country Club

Your grandfather could have hardly imagined years ago, when he was sipping on his whiskey nightcap, that what he had …

September 27, 2016

Ocean City Junior Raiders Round-Up

The Ocean CIty Junior Raiders Competed Against Hammonton this Past Sunday at Carey Field

September 27, 2016

Frank H. "Hank" Jaggard 88 of Ocean City, NJ

Frank H. "Hank" Jaggard, age 88, passed away Sunday morning, September 25, 2016 in Ocean City, NJ, his favorite shore …

September 26, 2016

Weekly Activity Report September 18-24

Calls for Service: 454 Daily Average: 65

September 26, 2016

Will You Be Watching the Debate Tonight? Check-in After and Share Your Thoughts

Please check-in with us on facebook after the debate tonight. We are very interested to report on how our audience …

September 26, 2016

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully under a pink sunset on the last day of summer, …

September 26, 2016

Laboy, Priscilla E. 21 of Petersburg, NJ

Laboy, Priscilla E. 21 of Petersburg, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

September 25, 2016

A Day of Thrills at the Ocean City Air Show

When you're flying a mere 5 feet apart while zooming along at 230 mph, you've got to trust the pilot …

September 25, 2016

The “Final Flight” for Elaine D. Harmon...

Please allow me to take this opportunity to personally thank the family of Elaine D. Harmon for allowing me the …

September 25, 2016

Walk for the Wounded in Ocean City Raises More Than $100,000

For most of us, Christmas is a time of joy and fond memories. For J.B. Daniel, one Christmas Day was …

September 25, 2016

Irish Eyes Are Smiling in Sea Isle This Weekend

It was a great day for the Irish and friends of the Irish. And today should be no different...

September 24, 2016

Ocean City Air Festival Draws Airplane Admirers and Families

Perched on top of his father's shoulders, 6-year-old Jackson Grande peered into the open cockpit of a bright red historic …

September 23, 2016

Mayor's Update: Sept. 23, 2016

I’d like to remind everybody that Atlantic City Electric will be performing restoration work next week. The utility company anticipates …

September 23, 2016

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ

Donald Sharp Collins passed away peacefully under a pink sunset on the last day of summer, September 21, 2016. He …

September 23, 2016

Ocean City School District Reveals Updated Mascot

The Ocean City School District has long admired the accomplishments and the legacy of Mr. Dixie Howell. Mr. Howell is …

September 23, 2016

Car Wash & Bake Sale - Sat 9:00a-12:00p at the Ocean City Intermediate School

The Ocean City Intermediate School is hosting a Car Wash & Bake Sale to benefit the Music Department on Saturday …

September 23, 2016

Sand Sculptor John Gowdy Creates Beach Masterpiece in Ocean City

John Gowdy first started messing around with sand at the age of three, with the standard bucket and hand shovel, …

September 23, 2016

Ocean City Moves Ahead on Dredging Projects

Since starting work in September, Ocean City has already completed two of the three dredging projects scheduled this year as …

September 22, 2016

Palermo, Nancy M. of Linwood, NJ

Palermo, Nancy (McCauley) – 63, of Linwood NJ, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 3 year battle with …

September 22, 2016

OCHS Student’s Film to Be Screened in NYC for ‘2016 All American High School Film Festival’

It is not every day you have the opportunity to tell your peers that a movie your produced will be …

September 22, 2016

Autumn Arrives, But No Chill In Sight

Summer officially ends 10:21am on Thursday but for those longing for autumn blasts of chilly air will have to wait …

September 22, 2016

Sunday 9-25 Ocean City Longport Bridge Will Be Closed 8-10am

On Sunday, September 25, 2016, the Ocean City Longport Toll Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8am until approximately …

September 21, 2016

The Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow is this Sunday

The BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW returns to Ocean City from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. Planes can …

September 21, 2016

Airport Festival - Free this Saturday at the Ocean City Municipal Airport

The OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL, the annual free festival at Ocean City Municipal Airport, 26th Street and Bay Avenue, is …

September 21, 2016

Fogelsanger, Andrea H. of Seaville, NJ

Fogelsanger, Andrea H. (nee Haines) 64 of Seaville, NJ passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Shore Medical Center …

September 20, 2016

Singer-Songwriter Dan Marro Features Ocean City in Music Video

When Dan Marro needed a visual co-star for the music video for his song “Look Back on Me” the choice …

September 19, 2016

2016 Run for the Fallen Honors New Jersey Service Members in Ocean City

Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 will oversee eleven memorial stops of the 2016 Run for the Fallen, as it …

September 19, 2016

OCPD Activity Report for September 11-17

Calls for Service: 522 Daily Average: 75

September 19, 2016

Mayor's Update 9-16

Dear Friends, On Wednesday, I announced a town hall meeting to share ideas for the Ninth Street corridor in Ocean …

September 19, 2016

Ocean City Junior Raiders Football Teams Sweep Brigantine

Ocean City Junior Raiders Recap

September 18, 2016

Lots of Horsepower: Nearly 400 Corvettes Shine on Ocean City Boardwalk

Vicki Rago has two keepsakes from a 2008 road trip from Bowling Green, Kentucky, to her home in the Jersey …

September 18, 2016

Councilman Bobby Barr Hosts Spirited 4th Ward Community Meeting

The Bobby Barr era is off to a bang-up start in Ocean City’s 4th Ward. Barr, a newcomer to the …

September 17, 2016

Not Your Typical Day for Freshman at Ocean City High School

The Ocean City High School Freshmen Team Building Event is a Huge Success

September 17, 2016

A Super Start to Saturday.....

It's a great time of the year to enjoy Ocean City....

September 16, 2016

Severe Weather Conference Draws a Large Crowd

The Conference Held at the Ocean CIty Music Pier Discussed The Impact of Severe Weather in South Jersey

September 16, 2016

Deaf 9/11 Survivor Shares His Story with Ocean High School ASL Students

With the recent 15th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Ocean City High School’s American Sign Language (ASL) students had the …

September 16, 2016

Town Hall Meeting on Ninth Street Corridor Set for Oct. 6

Mayor Jay A. Gillian has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting to solicit ideas and feedback on …

September 14, 2016

New Sod on Practice Field a Plus for OCHS Athletes and Community

The new artificial turf field at Carey Stadium might be getting all the attention, but a new sod field to …

September 14, 2016

Ocean City Intermediate School Awarded Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant

Sustainable Jersey for Schools representatives announced that Ocean City Intermediate School has been awarded a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small …

September 14, 2016

Walk to Defeat ALS® - Saturday 9/17 @ 9a at the 6th Street Athletic Complex in OC

People with ALS, family members, friends, caregivers, and others affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease are coming together for the 2016 …

September 14, 2016

Surf It Forward Support Swells Donations For People With Cancer

Hundreds helped Surf It Forward and raise more than $34,000 for people with Cancer at the 16th annual Surf For …

September 14, 2016

Tartala, June S. of Petersburg, NJ

Tartala, June S. (nee Schnabel), 83, of Petersburg, NJ died August 30, 2016 at Cape Regional Hospital.

September 13, 2016

Dogs Won't Have Their Day on Ocean City's Beaches After All

An Ocean City Councilman is scrapping his proposal to allow dogs on the beach during evening hours after opponents raised …

September 13, 2016

Ocean City Theatre Company to hold auditions for STUDENTS IN 6th – 12th Grades

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will hold auditions at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20th or 2:00 PM …

September 13, 2016

South Jersey Gas to Begin Construction in Ocean City

South Jersey Gas wants to alert residents, business owners, and motorists in Ocean City that work has begun to convert …

September 12, 2016

Clam Bar, AKA Smitty’s : More than a Restaurant

It’s a meeting place. It’s a tailgate party. And the regulars will tell you it’s the best seafood joint around. …

September 12, 2016

Ocean City High School Encourages Student Participation Through Annual ‘Club Carnival’

As the 2016-17 school year begins, students are eager to return to their usual sports, clubs, and activities. In Ocean …

September 12, 2016

Tips for Closing Your Summer Home

Protect your home during the vacant winter months with these quick tips!

September 12, 2016

Ocean City 9/11 Ceremony Pays Tribute to Victim with Local Ties

By Donald Wittkowski In the first call John Rodak made to his wife, Joyce, on the morning of Sept. 11, …

September 11, 2016

$20 Unlimited Ride Wristbands on Sat, September 17th from 1-4pm at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier

$20 Unlimited Ride Wristbands on Sat, September 17th from 1-4pm at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier - Sixth Street at the Boardwalk, …

September 10, 2016

Classic Cars Rev Up the Crowds on Ocean City Boardwalk

When Ron Melvin paid $1,000 for a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1, what he essentially bought was a bunch of …

September 10, 2016

Steve and Cookies to Host Dog Show Benefitting Humane Society of OC

Doggone it, it should be a great day. Steve and Cookie’s by the Bay, 9700 Amherst Avenue in Margate will …

September 10, 2016

Mayor's Update - Sept. 9, 2016

Dear Friends, Union Chapel held funeral services this morning for Edna Streaker May, who died last weekend at age 90. …

September 9, 2016

Annual 9/11 Ceremony Set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Ocean City will remember the September 11 victims and their families during the annual “A Day to Remember” ceremony on …

September 8, 2016

Compromise Plan Solves Ocean City's Pickleball Dilemma

Ocean City is no longer in a pickle over pickleball. A long-running saga over where to build permanent pickleball courts …

September 8, 2016

Ocean City Considers a New Trick to Attract Tourists – Dogs on the Beaches

Pardon me, Rover. Do you have your beach tag? Well, the conversation may not go exactly that way, but beach …

September 8, 2016

Dredging Contract for Ocean City's Lagoons Up for Council Approval

City Council is expected Thursday to award a multifaceted consulting contract that will be a crucial part of Ocean City's …

September 7, 2016

The ALS Association Thanks Village ShopRite for Raising Over $95,000 for the 2016 Ocean City Board…Walk to Defeat ALS®

The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter shares its deepest gratitude to Village ShopRite and their customers for raising $95,000 this …

September 6, 2016

The Best "Hermine Storm Picture" Winner is...

Tropical Storm Hermine created a lot of chaos along the East Coast. It also brought us some breath taking natural …

September 6, 2016

It's Time for Ocean City Junior Raider Football

The Junior Raiders Football Team's schedule has just started and there is still time for kids to sign-up for the …

September 6, 2016

Once-a-Week Trash Pickup Schedule Starts on Monday, Sept. 12

The off-season schedule for trash and recycling pickup begins on Monday, Sept. 12. The new schedule moves from twice-a-week to …

September 6, 2016

Surfers Reap Benefits of Hurricane Hermine

If mixed meteorology messages disrupted the traditional end-of-season weekend in Ocean City, you certainly couldn’t tell on Sunday as surfing …

September 5, 2016

The 2016 Summer Concert Series on Monday nights at the Ocean City Music Pier had already been an unequivocal success, …

September 4, 2016

Best "Hermine Storm Picture" - Win $100 Gift Card

The OCNJ Daily is having a contest for the best "Hermine Storm Picture" as determined by the "Likes" on our …

September 4, 2016

Mayor's Update on Coastal Storm - Sept. 4, 2016

The latest forecast brings some good news to Ocean City. Post-tropical storm Hermine is taking a track farther out into …

September 4, 2016

During an Ocean City Summer, Every Day is Flag Day

Ocean City…you’re flagged! Look around town. You will see college and high school flags, seasonal flags, party flags, ethnic flags, …

September 3, 2016

Mayor's Update on Coastal Storm

Despite some relatively clear weather on Saturday afternoon, Ocean City still faces a serious threat from Tropical Storm Hermine as …

September 1, 2016

How Assisted Living Enhances Your Quality of Life

Quality of life is one of the leading concerns for seniors and their families when looking into an assisted living …

September 1, 2016

Friday, September 30

Greate Bay Country Club’s Fall Membership Drive is in Full Swing

The Jersey Shore’s rich golfing tradition includes a bayside course in Somers Point that opened during the Roaring Twenties and …

Ocean City's Old 29th Street Firehouse - Going, Going, Gone...

Ocean City's old firehouse on 29th Street survived raging flood waters from Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and countless other storms …

Mayor's Update 9-30

I’d like to remind everybody that I’ve planned a town hall meeting for Thursday to discuss the Ninth Street corridor. …

New Location for Chili Chowder Festival on Sunday, Oct. 2

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the location of the Chili Chowder Festival scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, …

Thursday, September 29

New book Will Tell More About 'HERO' John Elliott and the Campaign He Inspired

His name and picture are on signs, billboards, posters, websites and other media promoting the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign …

Tuesday, September 27

1968 Olympic Silver Medalist Speaks at Ocean City High School

On Thursday, September 22nd, Ocean City High School welcomed former Olympian and record breaker, Jim Ryun, to speak to the …

Veterans Hired by the FAA Will Now Receive New Paid Sick Leave Benefits under Larsen-LoBiondo Bill

Passion Vines to Hold Whiskey-Sampling Class at Greate Bay Country Club

Your grandfather could have hardly imagined years ago, when he was sipping on his whiskey nightcap, that what he had …

Ocean City Junior Raiders Round-Up

Frank H. "Hank" Jaggard 88 of Ocean City, NJ

Frank H. "Hank" Jaggard, age 88, passed away Sunday morning, September 25, 2016 in Ocean City, NJ, his favorite shore …

Monday, September 26

Weekly Activity Report September 18-24

Will You Be Watching the Debate Tonight? Check-in After and Share Your Thoughts

Please check-in with us on facebook after the debate tonight. We are very interested to report on how our audience …

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully under a pink sunset on the last day of summer, …

Laboy, Priscilla E. 21 of Petersburg, NJ

Laboy, Priscilla E. 21 of Petersburg, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

Sunday, September 25

A Day of Thrills at the Ocean City Air Show

When you're flying a mere 5 feet apart while zooming along at 230 mph, you've got to trust the pilot …

The “Final Flight” for Elaine D. Harmon...

Please allow me to take this opportunity to personally thank the family of Elaine D. Harmon for allowing me the …

Walk for the Wounded in Ocean City Raises More Than $100,000

For most of us, Christmas is a time of joy and fond memories. For J.B. Daniel, one Christmas Day was …

Irish Eyes Are Smiling in Sea Isle This Weekend

It was a great day for the Irish and friends of the Irish. And today should be no different...

Saturday, September 24

Ocean City Air Festival Draws Airplane Admirers and Families

Perched on top of his father's shoulders, 6-year-old Jackson Grande peered into the open cockpit of a bright red historic …

Friday, September 23

Mayor's Update: Sept. 23, 2016

I’d like to remind everybody that Atlantic City Electric will be performing restoration work next week. The utility company anticipates …

Collins, Donald Sharp of Ocean City, NJ

Donald Sharp Collins passed away peacefully under a pink sunset on the last day of summer, September 21, 2016. He …

Ocean City School District Reveals Updated Mascot

The Ocean City School District has long admired the accomplishments and the legacy of Mr. Dixie Howell. Mr. Howell is …

Car Wash & Bake Sale - Sat 9:00a-12:00p at the Ocean City Intermediate School

Sand Sculptor John Gowdy Creates Beach Masterpiece in Ocean City

John Gowdy first started messing around with sand at the age of three, with the standard bucket and hand shovel, …

Ocean City Moves Ahead on Dredging Projects

Since starting work in September, Ocean City has already completed two of the three dredging projects scheduled this year as …

Thursday, September 22

Palermo, Nancy M. of Linwood, NJ

Palermo, Nancy (McCauley) – 63, of Linwood NJ, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 3 year battle with …

OCHS Student’s Film to Be Screened in NYC for ‘2016 All American High School Film Festival’

It is not every day you have the opportunity to tell your peers that a movie your produced will be …

Autumn Arrives, But No Chill In Sight

Summer officially ends 10:21am on Thursday but for those longing for autumn blasts of chilly air will have to wait …

Sunday 9-25 Ocean City Longport Bridge Will Be Closed 8-10am

On Sunday, September 25, 2016, the Ocean City Longport Toll Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8am until approximately …

Wednesday, September 21

The Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow is this Sunday

The BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW returns to Ocean City from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. Planes can …

Airport Festival - Free this Saturday at the Ocean City Municipal Airport

The OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL, the annual free festival at Ocean City Municipal Airport, 26th Street and Bay Avenue, is …

Fogelsanger, Andrea H. of Seaville, NJ

Fogelsanger, Andrea H. (nee Haines) 64 of Seaville, NJ passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Shore Medical Center …

Tuesday, September 20

Singer-Songwriter Dan Marro Features Ocean City in Music Video

When Dan Marro needed a visual co-star for the music video for his song “Look Back on Me” the choice …

Monday, September 19

2016 Run for the Fallen Honors New Jersey Service Members in Ocean City

Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 will oversee eleven memorial stops of the 2016 Run for the Fallen, as it …

OCPD Activity Report for September 11-17

Mayor's Update 9-16

Ocean City Junior Raiders Football Teams Sweep Brigantine

Ocean City Junior Raiders Recap

Sunday, September 18