Stories for March 2018

March 31, 2018

Author High Tea Featuring Jonathon King at the Flanders

The Flanders Hotel Garden Room Ocean City, NJ COST: $30.00 per person

March 31, 2018

Bridgens, Paul Allen

Bridgens, Paul Allen age 78, of Ocean City passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Cooper Hospital of Camden, NJ.

March 30, 2018

Mr. Mature America 2017 Matthew Allen Talks of Fun Reign

Matthew Allen is a financial advisor. So, when it comes to helping people prepare for the future, he has the …

March 30, 2018

Mayor's Update:

I’m planning a Town Hall Meeting to discuss our 2018 bayside dredging program. I encourage anybody with an interest in …

March 30, 2018

Villanova and Jay Wright Have Some Big Fans in Ocean City

Our corner of Nova Nation in Ocean City is one quite familiar to Jay Wright. The head coach of Villanova’s …

March 30, 2018

Mayor Jay Gillian Opens His Re-Election Campaign Headquarters

Thursday morning, Mayor Gillian and community supporters gathered at 608-A Asbury Avenue in Downtown Ocean City to officially open his …

March 29, 2018

Ocean City Looks to Rebuild Eroded Wetlands on a Neighboring Island

Think of it as Ocean City’s little brother – a 133-acre island sitting in the middle of the back bay, …

March 29, 2018

New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Ocean City Residents

Free tree seedlings will be available to Ocean City residents in the month of April as part of the New …

March 28, 2018

Gale Force Coaster Promises Smoother Ride

The Gale Force roller coaster is getting back on track – literally. On Wednesday workers were installing track at the …

March 28, 2018

Living Last Supper Performance at the Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle will be hosting St. Peter’s United Methodist Church original rendition of the Living Last Supper on …

March 28, 2018

Easter Events Mark Start of Season in Ocean City

Ocean City’s Easter Fashion Promenade takes place with judging at 1 p.m. Sunday (April 1) in front of the Ocean …

March 27, 2018

Ocean City High School Seniors Heading Off to Play College Football

Four Ocean City High School seniors committed to colleges to play football Tuesday morning during a ceremony at the school. …

March 27, 2018

Ocean City School District Introduces Budget With Savings

The Ocean City Board of Education introduced a school budget for the 2018-19 school year with a slight decrease during …

March 27, 2018

Ocean City High School Athletes Honored

Ocean City School District Athletic Director Vince Leavey said he wants the community to know that even if you don’t …

March 27, 2018

Town Hall to Address Effects of Opioid Crisis on Cape May County

Cape May County residents are encouraged to join the conversation on the statewide opioid epidemic when the Partnership for a …

March 27, 2018

Ocean City Schools to Streamline Technology, Improve Security

As schools look to improve security measures nationwide, Ocean City is turning to technology to help protect its students and …

March 26, 2018

Car Caress Buzzing With Activity After Nor’easters

After four Nor’easters in less than two weeks, Ocean City is getting back to business. For many people that means …

March 26, 2018

Shoemaker Lumbers On As Co-owner Al Neill Retires After 54 Years

It was a day like any other, and yet a day like none other. Al Neill recently slipped the key …

March 25, 2018

Humane Society of Ocean City Benefit With Band Strikes Right Cord to Help Animals

Roscoe, an Italian mastiff, looked menacing, peering from the bars of a pen at the Humane Society of Ocean City. …

March 25, 2018

OCPD Weekly Activity March 18-24

Calls for Service: 587 & Daily Average: 84

March 25, 2018

Addams Family Musical at Ocean City High School is Monstrously Good

While watching the Ocean City High School Drama Guild performance of “The Addams Family” it was hard to think that …

March 25, 2018

A Huge Crowd Participates in the First of Two Easter Egg Huts in Ocean City

Saturday afternoon, even though almost 4000 other people were about to attempt to get their hands on the prizes inside …

March 24, 2018

Sturdy Savings Bank Opens New Branch

In 1922 Warren G. Harding was in the White House, Babe Ruth was the big baseball star and prohibition was …

March 24, 2018

Mayor's Update - March 23, 2018

We endured yet another nor’easter this week, and if you’re like me, you’re ready for some spring weather. The Cape …

March 23, 2018

Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday Night March 24

The Humane Society of Ocean City hopes that families will come out for “Grateful Pets” a fun night of great …

March 23, 2018

Learn About Ocean City's Recycling Program at Environmental Lecture Series on March 27

Learn about Ocean City's recycling program, what can be recycled and Cape May County's goals for recycling during a free …

March 23, 2018

Ocean City Scraps Plan to Acquire Former Exxon Site for Green Space

Ocean City has given up on attempts to acquire a key piece of property that was once part of a …

March 22, 2018

Environmental Forum in Ocean City Attracts Students From Across N.J.

The wrath of snow, sleet and rain from the fourth nor’easter in March could not stop more than 100 students …

March 21, 2018

Coming Soon: Green Space on Ocean City's Main Entrance

Ocean City is close to acquiring the second of three former gas station sites that it plans to transform into …

March 21, 2018

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian Gives Storm Update

I want to update you on the coastal storm that is expected to continue through tonight. The National Weather Service …

March 21, 2018

Nor'Easter Will Impact Our Area With Wind, Flooding and Snow

Another nasty day as a powerful Nor'easter takes shape off the coast. High winds, coastal flooding and heavy wet snow …

March 21, 2018

Ocean City Housing Authority Seeking Approvals in $4.2 Million Project

In the next step toward building a $4.2 million affordable housing project, the Ocean City Housing Authority is seeking federal …

March 20, 2018

Remembering the Great March Storm of 1962

Charlie Bowman Sr. can’t remember exactly what brought him back to his Ocean City home on March 6, 1962. But …

March 20, 2018

Ocean City Mayor Gillian Gives Storm Update

It’s the first day of spring, and another coastal storm continues to strengthen off the coast. I want everybody to …

March 20, 2018

Snow Emergency Route Parking Prohibited – March 20

This is a reminder that parking is prohibited along the designated snow emergency route in Ocean City. City Ordinance 7-3.9, …

March 20, 2018

Ocean City Financial Group Reminds People to Check Financial Statements

If you are a Citigroup cardholder, you may be in for a refund. Recently, Citigroup Inc. revealed that it failed …

March 20, 2018

Another Nor'easter To Impact Us

Oh great...not again! The fourth Nor'easter this month is set to strike our area. Get ready for more rain, snow, …

March 20, 2018

The Reigning Miss America to Join Fun on Girls Weekend

The reigning Miss America will visit Ocean City on April 6 to 8. Cara Mund will help open and close …

March 18, 2018

Residents Complain About Brush-Cutting Operation in Ocean City Neighborhood

Many of the cedar, cherry and pear trees that had lined a split-rail fence on property overlooking the marshlands along …

March 18, 2018

OCPC Weekly Activity March 11-17

Calls for Service: 551 & Daily Average: 79

March 18, 2018

OCEAN CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION APRIL 25, 2018 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:30PM-4:30PM

The Ocean City Primary School registration procedures for the 2018-2019 school year are as follows: Online Registration will open March …

March 17, 2018

Ocean City Flooding Project Nears "Finish Line"

of metal pipes and seemingly enough bulldozers, backhoes and other pieces of construction equipment to outfit an invading army. But …

March 17, 2018

Smith Sworn-in as Ocean City Fire Chief, Beach Patrol Chief Jamieson Takes Oath

Lifelong firefighter James P. Smith, who has been at the helm of the Ocean City Fire Department since 2016, was …

March 16, 2018

McMahon Insurance Agency Celebrates New Office in Ocean City

An Ocean City couple stood in a room with over 100 people zipping around them talking, laughing and having a …

March 16, 2018

Mayor's Update: March 16

The Ocean City Boardwalk reconstruction project is complete in time for Palm Sunday and Easter Weekend, which mark the start …

March 16, 2018

Shore Medical Center Launches a $100,000 Fundraising Campaign for New Maternity Department Technology

Each year Shore Medical Center’s Maternity Department helps an estimated 1,200 babies make their grand entrance into the world. And …

March 15, 2018

Ocean City Targets Millennials for More Tourism

There are 80 million millennials living in the United States, and Ocean City has a message for every one of …

March 15, 2018

Designer Bag Bingo - Friday March 16 at 7PM

Friday March 16th at St James Memorial Hall, 17 S. Newport Ave, Ventnor, N.J. Doors open at 6pm, games will …

March 14, 2018

Ocean City High School Students Walk Out for Solidarity in Memory of Parkland Victims

A somber silence fell over the grounds of the Ocean City High School football field Wednesday morning, as more than …

March 14, 2018

Ocean City Fire and Rescue Services Swearing-In Rescheduled for Friday

The Ocean City Department of Fire and Rescue Services will hold a swearing-in ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16 …

March 13, 2018

Delay for Debut of E-ZPass Toll System on Cape May County Bridges

Motorists waiting for the arrival of E-ZPass on the five bridges that connect the Cape May County seashore towns along …

March 13, 2018

Spring is in the Air...Friday, April 20 at 5:00PM

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic is gearing up for its 27th Annual SPRING SENSATION sponsored by Mark Arbeit & Co. on Friday, April …

March 13, 2018

Desiderio, Fiocchi and Hugin Gain Republican Endorsements in Cape May County

Former state Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi picked up a key endorsement Monday night from Cape May County Republicans amid a crowded …

March 13, 2018

Ocean City High School Drama Club in “The Addams Family”

“The Addams Family” may be “creepy and kooky” and all together “ooky,” but when you put Ocean City High School …

March 12, 2018

Delayed Opening for Ocean City Schools Tuesday

All Ocean City Schools will have a delayed opening Tuesday, March 13, due to the storm...

March 11, 2018

Historic Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Opening in May

Historian John Loeper lost count of the hours of hard work that went into recreating the scene of the historic …

March 11, 2018

Ocean City Awakens for Break Between Nor’easters

With two Nor’easters in a week in the books and the possible prospect of another coming tomorrow, Ocean City residents …

March 11, 2018

OCPD Weekly Activity March 4 - 10

Calls for Service: 511 & Daily Average: 73

March 11, 2018

Who Are The GOP Candidates That Could Follow Frank LoBiondo?

New Jersey’s Second Congressional District encompasses a vast swath of territory in the southern part of the state – eight …

March 11, 2018

Ocean City’s Tourney Run Halted in State Semifinals

The clock struck midnight on a storybook season and tournament run Friday for the Ocean City High School girls’ basketball …

March 10, 2018

Ocean City Boardwalk Project Completed: Ready for Tourist Season

After seven years of a multi-phase Boardwalk reconstruction project in Ocean City, the waiting is over. A pristine walkway from …

March 9, 2018

Two advocates for marijuana urged City Council on Thursday night to consider allowing a cannabis dispensary in Ocean City, but …

March 9, 2018

Ocean City Girls Shine at State Swimming Meet of Champions

Maggie Wallace won two individual events and participated on a winning relay team earlier in the week as the Ocean …

March 8, 2018

Sign of the Times: ASL Teacher Amy Andersen's Reach Goes Beyond the Classroom

Call it the “Amy influence.” New Jersey Teacher of the Year Amy Andersen’s reach is extending far beyond the Ocean …

March 8, 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. …

March 7, 2018

Smoother Rides Ahead for Gale Force Roller-Coaster

Get ready. The Gale Force is coming back. Yes, the second nor’easter in a week is poised to strike the …

March 7, 2018

Another Nor'easter Soaks The Coast

Our 2nd Nor'easter in less than a week will make for a miserable Wednesday. However, this one is moving faster …

March 7, 2018

What's Happening in Ocean City: Mr. Mature America Pageant Seeks Contestants

Mr. Mature celebrates the achievements of men 55 years and older. The pageant, now in its fifth year, mixes talent, …

March 6, 2018

Ocean City Gains Revenge Over Mainland in South Jersey Girls’ Hoops Title Game

If at first –or second or third – you don’t succeed, try again. For the Ocean City girls basketball team, …

March 6, 2018

Broadway and Cabaret Star Kelli Rabke Promises Fun on Girls Weekend in Ocean City

Kelli Rabke has it all figured out. The former Broadway performer who took a decade off to raise a family, …

March 6, 2018

Council Incumbents to Run Unopposed in Ocean City Election

City Council members Karen Bergman, Keith Hartzell and Peter Madden will, no doubt, feel extraordinarily confident of their chances of …

March 4, 2018

Tom Oves Memorial Wrestling Tournament Draws Hundreds to Ocean City High School

Sam Williams and Jacob Wilson are best friends. They are also opponents, at least they were during the Tom Oves …

March 4, 2018

Ocean City Tabernacle Closes Moorlyn Theatre, Lists it for Sale

Ocean City’s historic Moorlyn Theatre, the first and now last movie house on the island, has closed its doors and …

March 4, 2018

OCPD Weekly Activity Report February 25 – March 3

Calls for Service: 528 with a Daily Average: 75

March 4, 2018

Coastal Storm Causes Flooding in Ocean City

A powerful coastal storm veered away, but flooding lingered in low-lying neighborhoods of Ocean City. One flooding spot was at …

March 4, 2018

Ocean City’s Gardens Plaza Gets Go-Ahead to Allow Some Residents Back in

Residents at Gardens Plaza, a luxury Ocean City high-rise condominium that was damaged and left uninhabitable when a pipe burst …

March 3, 2018

Effects of Massive Nor'Easter Lingers Into Weekend

Now that the strong gusty winds, rain and even wet snow are gone, we still have to deal with coastal …

March 2, 2018

Humane Society of Ocean City: Pets of the Week

Here are two pets in need of homes at the Humane Society of Ocean City. These are their descriptions from …

March 2, 2018

Ocean City Avoids Flooding, Officials Warn Storm Not Over

Coastal Flood and High Wind Warnings remain in effect for Ocean City on Friday (March 2). The National Weather Service …

March 2, 2018

*Special Weather Statement - 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018

Coastal Flood and High Wind Warnings remain in effect for Ocean City on Friday (March 2). The National Weather Service …

March 2, 2018

School Security Takes Center Stage at Board of Education Meeting

School safety and security, always a topic of concern and interest to educators, parents and students nationwide, once again was …

March 1, 2018

Mayor Issues Storm Update, List of Ocean City Cancellations

The Townsends Inlet Bridge connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon will be shut down until Sunday during a coastal storm …

March 1, 2018

Princess and Pirate Party, March 10th, 2018

Join us for our 6th annual Princess & Pirate Party! March 10th, 2018 10:30am-12:00pm at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, …

March 1, 2018

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian Files Petitions for Re-Election Bid

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian and a crowd of supporters headed into the City Clerk’s office Wednesday morning, where he …

March 1, 2018

Nasty Nor'easter Set To Bring Strong Winds and Flooding

March will be coming in like a lion as a large coastal storm will develop offshore creating the potential for …

March 1, 2018

Saturday, March 31

Author High Tea Featuring Jonathon King at the Flanders

The Flanders Hotel Garden Room Ocean City, NJ COST: $30.00 per person

Bridgens, Paul Allen

Bridgens, Paul Allen age 78, of Ocean City passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Cooper Hospital of Camden, NJ.

Friday, March 30

Mr. Mature America 2017 Matthew Allen Talks of Fun Reign

Matthew Allen is a financial advisor. So, when it comes to helping people prepare for the future, he has the …

Mayor's Update:

I’m planning a Town Hall Meeting to discuss our 2018 bayside dredging program. I encourage anybody with an interest in …

Villanova and Jay Wright Have Some Big Fans in Ocean City

Our corner of Nova Nation in Ocean City is one quite familiar to Jay Wright. The head coach of Villanova’s …

Mayor Jay Gillian Opens His Re-Election Campaign Headquarters

Thursday morning, Mayor Gillian and community supporters gathered at 608-A Asbury Avenue in Downtown Ocean City to officially open his …

Thursday, March 29

Ocean City Looks to Rebuild Eroded Wetlands on a Neighboring Island

Think of it as Ocean City’s little brother – a 133-acre island sitting in the middle of the back bay, …

New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Ocean City Residents

Free tree seedlings will be available to Ocean City residents in the month of April as part of the New …

Wednesday, March 28

Gale Force Coaster Promises Smoother Ride

The Gale Force roller coaster is getting back on track – literally. On Wednesday workers were installing track at the …

Living Last Supper Performance at the Ocean City Tabernacle

Easter Events Mark Start of Season in Ocean City

Ocean City’s Easter Fashion Promenade takes place with judging at 1 p.m. Sunday (April 1) in front of the Ocean …

Tuesday, March 27

Ocean City High School Seniors Heading Off to Play College Football

Four Ocean City High School seniors committed to colleges to play football Tuesday morning during a ceremony at the school. …

Ocean City School District Introduces Budget With Savings

The Ocean City Board of Education introduced a school budget for the 2018-19 school year with a slight decrease during …

Ocean City High School Athletes Honored

Ocean City School District Athletic Director Vince Leavey said he wants the community to know that even if you don’t …

Town Hall to Address Effects of Opioid Crisis on Cape May County

Cape May County residents are encouraged to join the conversation on the statewide opioid epidemic when the Partnership for a …

Ocean City Schools to Streamline Technology, Improve Security

As schools look to improve security measures nationwide, Ocean City is turning to technology to help protect its students and …

Monday, March 26

Car Caress Buzzing With Activity After Nor’easters

After four Nor’easters in less than two weeks, Ocean City is getting back to business. For many people that means …

Shoemaker Lumbers On As Co-owner Al Neill Retires After 54 Years

It was a day like any other, and yet a day like none other. Al Neill recently slipped the key …

Sunday, March 25

Humane Society of Ocean City Benefit With Band Strikes Right Cord to Help Animals

Roscoe, an Italian mastiff, looked menacing, peering from the bars of a pen at the Humane Society of Ocean City. …

OCPD Weekly Activity March 18-24

Addams Family Musical at Ocean City High School is Monstrously Good

While watching the Ocean City High School Drama Guild performance of “The Addams Family” it was hard to think that …

A Huge Crowd Participates in the First of Two Easter Egg Huts in Ocean City

Saturday afternoon, even though almost 4000 other people were about to attempt to get their hands on the prizes inside …

Saturday, March 24

Sturdy Savings Bank Opens New Branch

In 1922 Warren G. Harding was in the White House, Babe Ruth was the big baseball star and prohibition was …

Mayor's Update - March 23, 2018

Friday, March 23

Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday Night March 24

The Humane Society of Ocean City hopes that families will come out for “Grateful Pets” a fun night of great …

Learn About Ocean City's Recycling Program at Environmental Lecture Series on March 27

Learn about Ocean City's recycling program, what can be recycled and Cape May County's goals for recycling during a free …

Ocean City Scraps Plan to Acquire Former Exxon Site for Green Space

Ocean City has given up on attempts to acquire a key piece of property that was once part of a …

Thursday, March 22

Environmental Forum in Ocean City Attracts Students From Across N.J.

The wrath of snow, sleet and rain from the fourth nor’easter in March could not stop more than 100 students …

Wednesday, March 21

Coming Soon: Green Space on Ocean City's Main Entrance

Ocean City is close to acquiring the second of three former gas station sites that it plans to transform into …

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian Gives Storm Update

I want to update you on the coastal storm that is expected to continue through tonight. The National Weather Service …

Nor'Easter Will Impact Our Area With Wind, Flooding and Snow

Another nasty day as a powerful Nor'easter takes shape off the coast. High winds, coastal flooding and heavy wet snow …

Ocean City Housing Authority Seeking Approvals in $4.2 Million Project

In the next step toward building a $4.2 million affordable housing project, the Ocean City Housing Authority is seeking federal …

Tuesday, March 20

Remembering the Great March Storm of 1962

Charlie Bowman Sr. can’t remember exactly what brought him back to his Ocean City home on March 6, 1962. But …

Ocean City Mayor Gillian Gives Storm Update

Snow Emergency Route Parking Prohibited – March 20

Ocean City Financial Group Reminds People to Check Financial Statements

If you are a Citigroup cardholder, you may be in for a refund. Recently, Citigroup Inc. revealed that it failed …

Another Nor'easter To Impact Us