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Wednesday, February 28

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February 28, 2018

Ocean City Craftsman Blends Old Feel With Modern Amenities
At this point, you’ll have to use your imagination for the Jersey Shore dream home that will be built in …
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February 28, 2018

James P. Smith Will Be Sworn in as Ocean City’s New Fire Chief Friday at 6PM
The Ocean City Department of Fire and Rescue Services will hold a swearing-in ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, March 2 …

Monday, February 26

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February 26, 2018

South Jersey Officials Criticize Offshore Drilling Plan
Warning about possible catastrophic impacts to the environment and tourism, a coalition of South Jersey officials on Monday strongly denounced …
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February 26, 2018

Former Councilman John Flood Announces Candidacy for Ocean City Mayor
Former Councilman John Flood officially announced Monday he will challenge Mayor Jay Gillian in the May 8 municipal election, ensuring …
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February 26, 2018

Arrest Made - Drugs and a Loaded Handgun
On February 25, 2018 at 2:56pm, Ptl. Pat Walsh conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 1500 block of West …

Sunday, February 25

February 25, 2018

OCPD Weekly Activity Report February 18-24

Calls for Service: 600 & Daily Average: 85

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February 25, 2018

Greater Ocean City Theatre Company Announces 2018 Music, Theatre and Dance SPRING and SUMMER CAMPS/CLASSES
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will be offering an exciting array of camps and classes this spring and summer. …
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February 25, 2018

Ocean City Focuses on School Security, Safety
In the aftermath of the Florida school shooting, Ocean City officials are offering assurances that the local schools are safe …
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February 25, 2018

Black History Exhibit Brings a Bit of Nostalgia to Ocean City
Sisters Loretta Thompson Harris and Alva Thompson, who both grew up in Ocean City, know the importance of tradition. They …
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February 25, 2018

Kids Flag Football Sign-Ups Are Happening Now
Kids Flag Football sign-ups (Ages 10-14) are happening now! Contact: Chuck Palermo 609-513-0225

Saturday, February 24

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February 24, 2018

Gleeson’s Offers Personalized Touch to Home Entertainment Systems
From installing a basic TV in a home, to putting an entertainment system in a multimillion-dollar residence, Don Tomlinson and …

Friday, February 23

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February 23, 2018

Mayor's Update: February 23
At last night’s City Council meeting, I delivered the administration’s proposed city budget for 2018. This is the first step …
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February 23, 2018

Crew Fundraiser at Glazed Over - Saturday - February 24th 6:00-9:00 PM
OCHS Crew Fundraiser at: Glazed Over Studio 704 Asbury Avenue, OCNJ Saturday, February 24th, 6:00-9:00pm Pottery Prices are $20.00 and …
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February 23, 2018

Gillian Touts Ocean City's Finances, Unveils $79.9 Million Municipal Budget
Mayor Jay Gillian on Thursday night touted Ocean City’s strong finances, tax-friendly reputation and ambitious capital improvement program during a …
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February 23, 2018

Flanders Events Keep Hotel Jumping on Offseason
If you happen by the Flanders Hotel a week from Saturday and see dozens of kids and their parents wearing …

Thursday, February 22

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February 22, 2018

Ocean City Financial Group: Helping Residents Navigate New Tax Laws
From the simplest financial matters, all the way up to the most complicated changes in tax laws, Ocean City Financial …
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February 22, 2018

Shore Medical Center and Penn Medicine Educate Public on Heart Health at Greate Bay Country Club
Donna Buker and her husband Bob knew what they were going to do Wednesday morning. After a recent health scare, …

Wednesday, February 21

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February 21, 2018

Ocean City Housing Project Avoids Red Tape
Ocean City’s public housing agency will not have to obtain three key state regulatory permits for a proposed $4.2 million …
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February 21, 2018

Shore Medical Center Marketing Director Brian Cahill to be Honored by Somers Point Education Foundation Feb. 24
Shore Medical Center’s clinical heroes are numerous, from its talented team of physicians and compassionate nurses, to its allied health …

Tuesday, February 20

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February 20, 2018

Ocean City Sports Talker Reaps Benefits of Eagles Super Bowl Win
For Billy Schweim, the Super Bowl is the gift that keeps on giving. Host of “The Locker Room With Billy …
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February 20, 2018

Ocean City Education Foundation Raises Funds For School Grants  
A Smart Board, pottery wheels, even desk cycles, are just some of the items the Ocean City Education Foundation supplied …

Monday, February 19

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February 19, 2018

Ocean City Airport May Receive $2.3 Million Makeover in 2020
A private jet landed at Ocean City Municipal Airport last summer carrying a VIP passenger, who, after stepping off the …

Sunday, February 18

February 18, 2018

Ocean City Police Department Weekly Activity Report February 11-17

Calls for Service: 572 and Daily Average: 82

Saturday, February 17

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February 17, 2018

Families Enjoy Presidents Day Weekend in Ocean City
Scott Aragno and his children Maddie, 7, and Scottie, 3, of Ocean City, stopped down at the Humane Society of …
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February 17, 2018

Humane Society of Ocean City Pets Ready for Forever Homes
Scott Aragno and his children Maddie, 7, and Scottie, 3, of Ocean City, stopped down at the Humane Society of …

Friday, February 16

February 16, 2018

Mayor's Update: February 16

Atlantic City Electric has notified us of a planned power outage at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. The interruption …

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February 16, 2018

Designer Bag Bingo Hosted by Ocean City High School Crew Friday, March 16th
Designer Bag Bingo Hosted by Ocean City High School Crew. Friday March 16th at St James Memorial Hall, 17 S. …
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February 16, 2018

Warmer Temperatures Draw Crowd to OC Boardwalk
When the weather warmed up yesterday, Scott Bachman awoke to one certainty: “I knew that I didn’t feel like working …
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February 16, 2018

Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Swears in David Allegretto as President
David Allegretto was sworn in as the new Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce President Thursday night. He told the …

Thursday, February 15

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February 15, 2018

Love Filled the Air for Valentine's Day
Marie and Robert Turchi have been together for 52 years, so you would have thought they could have shared a …

Wednesday, February 14

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February 14, 2018

Family’s Passion For Cause Fuels Autism Run-Walk This Sunday
Mike and Jeannie Monichetti, owners of Mike’s Seafood in Sea Isle City, have their months planned out. “In the summer …

Tuesday, February 13

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February 13, 2018

Sturdy Savings Bank, Prides Itself on Being a Part of Community
Gerald Reeves defies all of the stereotypes a person may think a bank president is supposed to be, all business, …
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February 13, 2018

Erik Estrada to Lead DooDah Parade and Host Mr. Mature America Pageant
Erik Estrada will be grand marshal for the 2018 Doo Dah Parade in Ocean City on April 14 and return …
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February 13, 2018

Get Pumped for Shore’s Cardio Challenge at Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness February 28
Shore Medical Center is teaming up with Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness to present the second annual Cardio Challenge on …
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February 13, 2018

Black History Exhibit Opens at Ocean City Historical Museum
A map displaying the migration of African Americans to Ocean City from the south is just one piece that highlights …
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February 13, 2018

Win A 4 Pack of Awesome Philadelphia Eagles Tickets While Supporting Autism
Two Lucky Teams Will Win A Four Pack of Awesome Lower Level Philadelphia Eagles tickets! The Group with the Best …

Monday, February 12

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February 12, 2018

Parade of Emotions Follows Eagles Historic Run
It was a parade, all right. It was a parade of civic pride, a parade of vindication. It was a …

Sunday, February 11

February 11, 2018

Ocean City Police Department Weekly Activity Report: February 4-11

Calls for Service: 520 and Daily Average: 74

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February 11, 2018

Ocean City Free Public Library Offers Something For Everyone
What is the stereotype of a library? Quiet? Maybe even boring, with librarians running around shushing people? That stereotype is …
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February 11, 2018

Gardens Plaza Owners Meet, Discuss Options Following Standpipe Flood
The Association of Owners of the Gardens Plaza Condominium held its Board of Directors’ meeting yesterday, its first since a …

Saturday, February 10

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February 10, 2018

OC's Got Talent Delights Audience, Raising Funds For Children
Performers playing flutes made from tin foil, a jam session to a Led Zeppelin tune, pianists, vocalists singing Taylor Swift …

Friday, February 9

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February 9, 2018

Museum Exhibit Celebrates Ocean City's Black History
Ocean City’s founding as a Christian seashore retreat by four Methodist ministers in 1879 has been chronicled countless times by …
February 9, 2018

Mayor's Update: February 9

City Council adopted a five-year plan for capital improvements last night. The plan continues our aggressive approach to tackling the …

Thursday, February 8

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February 8, 2018

Ocean City's $100 Million Capital Plan Wins Council Approval
City Council on Thursday night approved a $100.1 million, five-year capital plan that includes an array of major drainage, roadway …
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February 8, 2018

Cape Assist Appeals to Local Lawmakers to Consider the Impact of Possible Legalization of Marijuana for Recreational Use
Cape Assist & the Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition sent out an urgent appeal to local legislators and stakeholders …

Wednesday, February 7

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February 7, 2018

Children Celebrate Black History Month at Ocean City Free Public Library
Melinda Kovacs lives in Linwood. But she makes it a point to head over to the Ocean City Free Public …
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February 7, 2018

Passion Vines - Wine Tip of the Week Features a Wine Made for Carson Wentz
This week's tip is a wine made for Carson Wentz and is truly a fan favorite...
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February 7, 2018

Help Identify the Man Who Allegedly Stole $400 in Cigarettes from Ocean City Sunoco 
A man walked into the Sunoco Gas Station at 34th Street and West Avenue in Ocean City at 9:02 a.m. …

Tuesday, February 6

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February 6, 2018

Ocean City High School Second Marking Period Honor Roll
Take a peek at who is making the most of their academics...
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February 6, 2018

False Tsunami Warning Hits Area Apps
When people on the East Coast started their day Tuesday, a tsunami was probably not one of their concerns. And …
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February 6, 2018

Ocean City’s Streetscape Project Gives Sidewalks Leg Up on Looks, Safety
Those shifting, slanting, sinking sidewalks will soon be history along Ocean City’s downtown shopping district, replaced by more attractive, uniform …
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February 6, 2018

Today Is Your Last Chance to Help Ocean City Win - America's Happiest Seaside Town
Vote now, it only takes a few seconds...

Monday, February 5

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February 5, 2018

Shore Medical Center and Penn Medicine Celebrate American Heart Month with “Love Your Heart”, a Free Community Education Breakfast Feb. 21
Since 2012, Penn Medicine and Shore Medical Center have been working together to provide world class cardiac care at the …
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February 5, 2018

Valentine's Skating Party for K-6th Graders February 10th 6-8P at the Civic Center
Bring your own skates; invite your friends; concessions; skate races; and fun prizes...
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February 5, 2018

6 HVAC Problems, Their Warning Signs and What to Do About Them
There are dozens of things vying for your attention every minute of the day, and your home’s HVAC system probably …
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February 5, 2018

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Keeps Visitors in the Know
f you want to find out what events are going on, where to stay, any good sales, where to dine, …

Sunday, February 4

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February 4, 2018

Fly Eagles Fly...
Fly Eagles Fly!!!
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February 4, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles Pre-Game Song "Hallelujah"
The Eagles game day song that is sweeping social media...
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February 4, 2018

Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement- On Sunday 2/4/18 all vehicles...
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February 4, 2018

Eagles-minded Locals Love the Birds Chances Today
Super Bowl Eve, which most years is just another night to Eagles fans, was anything but this year. Plans were …
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February 4, 2018

Inspirational Documentary at the Ocean City Free Public Library
Thomas Collier did the unimaginable. He lived. After a car crash on a New Hampshire road in 1981 that left …

Saturday, February 3

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February 3, 2018

Ocean City Primary School Spirit Soars Like Eagles to Help the Underdog
‘You got this. You can fly,” was the message at the Ocean City Primary School today in a spirited rally …

Friday, February 2

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February 2, 2018

Anchorage Content to Be Itself on Super Sunday; Patrons Happy for It
Just as we hope the Eagles play on Sunday the way they did all year to make it to the …
February 2, 2018

Mayor’s update: February 2

A path down the full length of the Ocean City Boardwalk reopened this afternoon. Pedestrians, runners and bicyclists are no …

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February 2, 2018

Top Ocean City Realtors Get the Gold Winning Circle of Excellence Sales Award
With more than 600 real estate agents in Ocean City, you have to be really good to distinguish yourself in …

Thursday, February 1

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February 1, 2018

Ocean City Councilman Wants to Give 34th Street Corridor a Makeover
Even some of the trees on the 34th Street corridor entering Ocean City are ugly. Bent, gnarled and twisted, they …
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February 1, 2018

Former Ocean City Councilman Considers Mayoral Run
Adding some drama to Ocean City’s municipal election, a former councilman has taken out nominating petitions in a first step …
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February 1, 2018

Ocean City School District Receives "Clean" Audit
Underscoring its strong finances and management, the Ocean City school district received a “clean” audit report Wednesday for the 2016-2017 …