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Wednesday, October 31

Ocean City's New $1.1 Million Fire Truck Arrives

Costing just shy of $1.1 million, the Ocean City Fire Department’s new ladder truck is a high-tech wonder that will …

Tuesday, October 30

Ocean City Hockey Team Advances to South Jersey Finals

The Ocean City High School field hockey team defeated Absegami, 4-0, Tuesday afternoon to advance to the finals of the …

O.C. Intermediate School Achieves Bronze Certification in Sustainability

The Ocean City Intermediate School has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, according to a …

O.C. Chamber Names Jon and Patty Talese Citizens of the Year

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the Chamber’s 2018 Citizen of the Year Award and …

Monday, October 29

Police Activity Report October 21-27

The Ocean City Police Department handled a total of 744 calls for service during the week of Oct. 21-27. A …

Ocean City Faces Absegami in Playoff Hockey Showdown

Ocean City High School's field hockey team looks to return, once again, to the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 3 final …

O.C. Happenings: Trail of Two Cities and Quiet Festival This Weekend

The Trail of Two Cities 5-kilometer run-walk between Ocean City and Somers Point on Saturday, Nov. 3, and the annual …

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a festive and fun time of year for children, but sometimes the treats turn into cruel tricks, especially …

Ocean City, County Agree on Open Space for Former Getty Site

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian and City Council are focused on preserving precious parcels of land available in the city. …

Ocean City High School Surf Team Shined at NSSA Northeast Championships

Ocean City High School Surf Team competed in huge surf today in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Northeast Championships …

Red Raiders Headed to Football Playoffs

Ocean City high school’s football team is headed to the NJSIAA Group 4 playoffs. The Raiders are seeded seventh in …

Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32 Toured DC

Last weekend, Ocean City Troop 32 and I toured the District of Columbia, visiting iconic sites such as the White …

Saturday, October 27

Coastal Storm Pounds Ocean City

A potent nor’easter Saturday combined drenching rains, wind gusts hitting 55 mph overnight and flooding at high tide the next …

Ocean City Police Awarded Two AEDs

The Ocean City Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit announced Oct. 23 that it received two Phillip's Heartstart Automated External Defibrillators …

UMC Earns Technology Award

United Methodist Communities won Silver in the Safety category of the Senior Living track from McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards …

Ocean City Barber's Final Cut is Near

“It’s not how fast you cut … it’s how good you cut fast.” Those words, catchy, reassuring and, OK, just …

Late Field Goal Sinks Red Raiders

This was Ocean City-Mainland to the max. The high-energy game featured two evenly matched teams going at it for 48 …

Friday, October 26

Mayor's Message: Oct. 26

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian warns that Ocean City is expecting heavy rain, high winds …

Office of Emergency Management: Special Weather Statement

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Ocean City from 7 a.m. to 3 …

Atilis Gym Shows its Muscle and Appreciation

Whether a person joins the gym to get fit enough to perform in a bodybuilding competition, or just to burn …

Thursday, October 25

Halloween Parade Proves "Spook-tacular"

It was a boo-tiful night for the 71st annual Ocean City Halloween Parade filled with floats, ghosts and goblins, oh …

Raiders, ‘Stangs Hyped for Intense Rivalry

If you don’t think the Ocean City-Mainland football rivalry is intense, you weren’t at Carey Stadium last Friday before the …

Ocean City Field Hockey Team Dominates Playoff Game

Despite the cool temperatures, Ocean City’s field hockey team was off to a hot start Thursday afternoon with a dominant …

Office of Emergency Management: Special Weather Statement

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch that will be in effect for Ocean City from 7 …

North End Neighborhood Drainage Project Update

Construction continues on the North End Neighborhood Drainage Project. A breakdown of the work for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. …

O.C. Chamber “Welcome Night” Joins Businesses and Community

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "Welcome Night" on Wednesday. The networking event helps local businesses …

Wednesday, October 24

Ocean City Intermediate School Plays Ball with Special Visitor

Dan Nunan graduated from Ocean City High School with the Class of 2018. He went on to bigger things and …

Halloween Parade Promises Spooky Fun Thursday Night

Get ready, all of you ghosts, ghouls and goblins out there. Ocean City is about to treat everyone to a …

Ocean City $9 Million Land Deal Appears Off

Mayor Jay Gillian told City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting that the city will not be making a $9 million …

Tuesday, October 23

Ocean City Happenings: Halloween Parade

The 71st annual Halloween Parade tops the list of Ocean City Happenings this week. The parade steps off at 7:15 …

Repaving Work Begins Wednesday at Transportation Center

Work to repave the Transportation Center parking lot on the 900 block of Haven Avenue will begin on Wednesday. Crews …

Monday, October 22

Daughter Pleads for Safe Return of Missing Somers Point Dad

To say Samuel DeLarso is an avid fisherman would be putting it mildly. But the 53-year-old Somers Point man remains …

FIT Submits Amended Petition for Referendum on $9 Million Land Deal

A local government watchdog group submitted an amended petition Monday as it continues its efforts to force a public referendum …

Ocean City Police Activity Report Oct. 14-20

The Ocean City Police Department handled a total of 510 calls for service during the week of Oct. 14-20. A …

Police Search for Missing Somers Point Man

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Somers Point man who went missing Oct. 20 after he went crabbing in …

Sunday, October 21

HERO Campaign Advocates for Designated Drivers

On a chilly Sunday morning, the Elliott family joined hundreds of people for the eighth annual John R. Elliott HERO …

OCHS Class of ’57 Donation Preserves History

The Ocean City High School Class of 1957 has donated a large storage case to organize and protect a collection …

Ocean City's Beaches Get the Beauty Treatment

Nearly 200 people braved the gloomy weather Saturday morning to venture out on Ocean City’s beaches from one end of …

Saturday, October 20

Vintage Porsches From 1948-1965 Rev Up Crowds on Ocean City Boardwalk

Millions of dollars of vintage Porsches from 1948 to 1965 graced the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday. Organized by the …

Red Raiders’ Playoff Hopes Still Alive Despite Heartbreaker

There are no more moral victories. "I’m not going to lie to you, this one hurts,” Ocean City head football …

Friday, October 19

Mayor’s Update: October 19

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian discusses the four pumping stations that are a key part …

Cape May County Bridge Tolls Staying the Same -- For Now

The agency that oversees five bridges connecting Cape May County’s seashore towns along the Ocean Drive approved a 2019 operating …

Thursday, October 18

Red Raiders’ Wild Ride Continues Friday Against Oakcrest

Two home games facing the Ocean City High School football team Friday night and next Friday will determine the Red …

Ocean City Education Foundation Sees Red and White with Fundraiser

From knitting needles to iPads to even a school trip, the Ocean City Education Foundation, an independent group of residents, …

UMC in Ocean City Raises $130,000 at Gala

Over 200 people attended Creating Experiences, a gala in support of United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Shores, on Friday, …

Ocean City Seeks Volunteers for Beach Sweeps on Saturday

Ocean City is seeking volunteers to help clean up litter and other debris on the beaches this Saturday from 9 …

Halloween Highlights Ocean City's Ghostly Past

As the calendar pages turn, ever closer to Halloween, the ghost stories of Ocean City grow ever louder. Ocean City …

Ocean City Field Hockey Defeats Absegami 9-0

In it’s final home stand of the 2018 regular season, the Ocean City High School field hockey team dominated Absegami …

Wednesday, October 17

Ocean City Alumni Celebrates Red and White Weekend

The Ocean City Alumni Association will celebrate its 10th Annual Red & White Weekend Oct. 19-21. The weekend festivities will …

Freeholder Hayes Honored by Boy Scouts of America

On Tuesday evening, Cape May County Freeholder and Ocean City resident, Marie Hayes was named as the County’s recipient of …

Tuesday, October 16

Ocean City Helps Housing Authority with Affordable Housing Project

The Ocean City Housing Authority and the City have entered into a shared services agreement that will finance a 34-unit …

HERO Campaign Walk-Run: Fun Way to Deliver Serious Message

Ocean City and the HERO Campaign are perfect together. “It’s been a wonderful partnership,” said Bill Elliott, founder and CEO …

County Clerk to Discuss Election at Oct. 19 Forum in Ocean City

Cape May County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti will be the featured speaker during a public forum focusing on the Nov. …

Ocean City Teacher Amy Andersen Wins National Honors

Ocean City High School’s American Sign Language teacher Amy Andersen, who is New Jersey’s Teacher of the Year, was honored …

Monday, October 15

Shore True Value in Somers Point Reopens to Happy Customers

When a fire broke out in June at Shore True Value, the owners weren’t the only ones who were distraught. …

Police Activity Report: Oct. 7–13

The Ocean City Police Department Activity Report for the week of Oct 7-13 includes a total of 442 calls for …

O.C. Happenings: HERO Walk and Porsche Show This Weekend

The Ocean City Boardwalk will be the setting for two major events this weekend – one a local tradition and …

Sunday, October 14

Soup Lovers Eat Up O.C.’s Chili Chowder Festival

Katie Baccala, of Ocean City, may be a chili connoisseur. After taste testing samples at the third annual Chili Chowder …

UMC at The Shores in Ocean City Appoints Director of Memory Care

United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Shores, a senior living community located on Bay Avenue in Ocean City, appointed Dawn …

O.C. Library Hosts Program on Seeing Eye and Therapy Dogs

Peter Avagliano loves his German shepherd Jake. He also is prepared to give him up. Avagliano, of Galloway Township, is …

Saturday, October 13

O.C. Field Hockey Wins Back-to-Back Games

The Ocean City High School field hockey team stifled conference opponent Bridgeton Friday afternoon 10-0 and turned around Saturday afternoon …

Friday, October 12

OCFD Open House Welcomes Community

Asbury Avenue was ablaze in community outreach Friday night. The annual Open House of the Ocean City Fire Department and …

Mayor's Message: Oct. 12

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian discusses Ocean City's efforts to win bigger discounts for flood …

North End Neighborhood Drainage Project Update

The city issues its latest update on the North End Neighborhood Drainage Project. Details follow.

Former Ambassador Hughes Backs Ocean City's $9 Million Land Deal

Former Ambassador Bill Hughes, calling on his diplomatic skills, urged both sides in the emotionally charged debate over Ocean City’s …

Thursday, October 11

Red Raiders Look to Bounce Back at Triton

The Ocean City Red Raiders football team has another tough test Friday night when they travel to Runnemede, Camden County, …

Ocean City Trio Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Offenses

On Oct. 10 at 5:05 a.m. the Ocean City Police Department and Cape May County Regional SWAT Team served a …

Special Weather Statement: Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 2 p.m. Thursday (Oct. …

Certification Torpedoes FIT Petition Drive

A petition drive for a public referendum that would have given voters the final say on Ocean City’s $9 million …

“Great Boardwalk Fire” of 1927 Re-shaped Ocean City

The year was 1927. Babe Ruth smacked 60 home runs as a prelude to his New York Yankees’ World Series …

Wednesday, October 10

Freeholder Hayes Recognized by Garden State Council of Boy Scouts of America as Outstanding Woman in South Jersey

The Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced they will be recognizing Cape May County Freeholder E. …

Tuesday, October 9

Petition Submitted to Stop City Land Deal

The government watchdog group Fairness In Taxes submitted a petition Tuesday to force the city to hold a public referendum …

Ocean City Happenings: Chili Chowder Fest, Fire Department Open House

Ocean City restaurateurs will be cooking up their favorite recipes for the third annual Chili Chowder Fest 1 to 4 …

American Legion Salutes Ocean City Merchants, Citizens for Their Support

Ocean City’s Morvay-Miley American Legion Post 524 has been arranging free weeklong vacations for military personnel and their families in …

Ocean City Chamber Pumps Up Social Media Campaign

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce has increased its social media platform to attract even more visitors to “America’s …

The Right Notes: Wine Tasting Benefit for National MS Society October 11th at Greate Bay Country Club

The 2018 Right Notes will be bigger than ever before, featuring more than 100 top-scoring wines, food, and live music! …

Monday, October 8

Ocean City Police Activity Report Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

The total number of calls for service were: 578 and the daily average was: 83...

Sunday, October 7

Crowds Hooked on O.C. Seafood Festival

Ed Aleszczyk scooped out a hearty helping of New England clam chowder and handed it to a very pleased customer …

O.C. Pops Musicians to Perform in Benefit For Shelter Animals Oct. 12

A benefit by the Ocean City Pops will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Ocean City …

Sturdy Savings Hosts Mortgage Fair Oct. 13

Sturdy Savings Bank will host a Mortgage Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Marmora …

Saturday, October 6

Crowds Pour into Ocean City for Festive Fall Block Party

Ocean City’s Fall Block Party on Saturday should made it clear to visitors and residents - this is no seasonal …

Xanadu Comes to Music Pier This Weekend

The Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2018 professional Broadway Series continues this weekend with the musical adventure Xanadu. The hilarious show …

Friday, October 5

Rainy Weather Puts Damper on Ocean City Beach Tag Sales

Ocean City’s beach tag sales for 2018 were much like the summer weather – erratic, full of surprises and somewhat …

Mayor's Update: Oct. 5

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian focuses on the latest round of dredging projects being done …

Ocean City Field Hockey Battles to Tie Against Haddonfield

The Ocean City High School field hockey team battled to a 1-1 tie with Haddonfield High School Friday evening in …

North End Neighborhood Drainage Project Update

North End Neighborhood Drainage Project update for the week of Oct. 8-12: Feriozzi Concrete will continue work on Sixth Street …

Ocean City Football Team Remains Busy on Bye Week

The Ocean City High School football team will not see action again until next Friday night, Oct. 12, but that …

Cash-Free Purchasing App is Focus of Ocean City Business Summit

Ocean City’s business community and tourism industry will soon have a new high-tech tool to help them attract new customers …

Thursday, October 4

Hilarious “Xanadu” Comes to Ocean City Music Pier

In just one day, the stage at the Ocean City Music Pier will be transformed into a 1980s roller disco …

Local Developer: O.C.'s $9 Million Property Deal Would Benefit Public "For Decades"

Ocean City’s proposed $9 million purchase of nearly a block of property “makes perfect sense” and must be completed before …

Wednesday, October 3

Ocean City Hockey Shuts Out Atlantic City

Despite a stagnant start, the Ocean City field hockey team (9-0 conference, 10-1 overall) soared by Atlantic City (2-5-1 conference, …

Ocean City Police, Community Join to Celebrate National Coffee With Cops

Susan Hobson doesn’t drink coffee. She didn’t even take a nibble of a doughnut. But she made it a point …

Ocean City School District Awarded State Funding to Offer Full-Day Preschool

The Ocean City School District has been awarded Preschool Education Expansion Aid (PEEA) funding from New Jersey’s Department of Education, …

Why To Choose Broadley’s Air Conditioning & Heating Service Plan for Your Home!

Maintaining a vehicle with oil changes and regular maintenance is a no-brainer. It keeps your car in tip-top shape to …

Local Woman's Effort Bolsters Fight Against Opioid Addiction

To understand the extent of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States, one needs only to speak to Sally …

Tuesday, October 2

Mayor, Developer Battle Over Ocean City's $9 Million Land Deal

Fallout from Ocean City’s proposed $9 million purchase of property that would be protected from high-density housing construction has embroiled …

Ocean City's UMC at The Shores Offers Comfort, Care and Home

Quality is what staff at the United Methodist Communities at The Shores in Ocean City offers to loved ones and …

OCHS Field Hockey Routs Vineland 7-0

The Ocean City High School field hockey team started the week off on the right foot with a 7-0 win …

Ocean City Happenings: Fall Block Party and Fireworks Go Off on Saturday

A stretch of clear fall weather is expected to continue through the weekend, and that will provide ideal conditions for …

Monday, October 1

Ocean City Police Activity Report Sept. 23-29

Calls for Service: 535 and Daily Average: 76...