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Thursday, October 31

O.C. Girls Soccer Team Advances in Thriller

Ocean City High School’s girls soccer team was all treats and no tricks Thursday afternoon as it advanced to the …

OCTC’s “Little Shop of Horrors” to Have Big Impact on Audience

Prepare to be amazed. According to stage veteran Michael Hartman, that is the only advice needed for audience members of …

Inbound Lanes of Route 52 Causeway Closed Saturday Morning

The annual Trail of Two Cities 5K run will go off rain or shine at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. …

William Hughes, Ambassador and Former U.S. Rep., Dies; O.C.’s Political Icon

William J. Hughes, an Ocean City political and civic icon, has passed away. He was 87. To understand Hughes’ impact …

Wednesday, October 30

O.C. Battles Beach Erosion With Geotubes

It is expected to stretch two blocks long, will look like a huge sock and will be filled with sand. …

Ocean City Advances to S.J. Group 3 Finals

The Ocean City High School field hockey team defeated visiting Mainland 8-3 for the third time this season to advance …

Trick-or-Treating Postponed Until Friday

Due to the rainy weather forecast, traditional trick-or-treating hours for Ocean City will be postponed from Halloween night. The new …

Freeholder Candidates Face Off in Debate

There were the pleasantries, some jokes and even agreement between Cape May County Republican Freeholder incumbents Gerald Thornton and E. …

Tuesday, October 29

Former Wiesenthal's Auto Service Building is Demolished

The former Wiesenthal's Auto Service Center and adjoining Grace Oil gasoline station at the high-profile Ocean City corner of Ninth …

Trail of Two Cities, “Little Shop of Horrors” Highlight Weekend in O.C.

The Trail of Two Cities 5-kilometer run/walk will be held for the 24th time on Saturday, Nov. 2. The popular …

Senate, Assembly Candidates Trade Barbs in Debate

With just one week remaining before the election, Democratic state Sen. Bob Andrzejczak and his Republican challenger, Michael Testa, engaged …

Monday, October 28

O.C. Girls Soccer Team Dominates in Playoff Win

The Ocean City High School Girls Soccer team kicked off the South Jersey Group 3 state playoff in style, defeating …

Special Weather Statement: Coastal Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 7 a.m. to 1 …

Prosecutor Urges Caution With Halloween Candy

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief of County Detectives Paul S. Skill warn the residents of Cape …

Macedonia UMC Honors Sgt. Tyrone Rolls for his Community Service

On Sunday, Macedonia United Methodist Church provided a moving dinner and worship service to bestow its Outstanding Community Service Award …

Sunday, October 27

OCFC 51st Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament

Sharks reigned supreme at Ocean City Fishing Club’s 51st Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament last Saturday, playing a predominant role in …

Hundreds Clean Ocean City Beaches in Fall Event

Shane Price, a junior at Audubon High School, said the idea of trash on the beach bothered him. He spoke …

Saturday, October 26

Raiders Top Oakcrest; Set Stage for Mainland Showdown

Let the hype begin. Now that the Ocean City High School football team has defeated Oakcrest, 34-7, in a West …

Ocean City Upends Absegami

The Ocean City high school field hockey team defeated the visiting Absegami Braves 9-0 Saturday morning in the second round …

Day to Remember Courtesy Ocean City Art Center

Ocean City is located within driving distance of major East Coast cities, including Washington, D.C. and New York City (NYC).However, …

Bay Avenue Project Update: Oct. 25

The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA) is replacing/rehabilitating the force mains that carry wastewater to the treatment plant …

Friday, October 25

Walk For Wounded Raises $60,000

At the 2019 Walk for the Wounded on Sept. 28, Lieutenant Colonel Shoshannah B. Lane described the support that Operation …

Mayors Update - October 25

City Council last night approved a bond ordinance that includes potential funding for the installation of geotubes on the eroded …

Halloween Parade is Frightfully Fun

The 72nd annual Halloween Parade delighted the crowds as it marched its way down Asbury Avenue Thursday evening in front …

Thursday, October 24

Council Approves Millions in Capital Projects

City Council on Thursday awarded a total of $6.8 million in construction contracts for dozens of road maintenance projects and …

O.C. Game Against Oakcrest Has Playoff Implications

It’s tempting to think that the Ocean City High School football team’s biggest rival in Saturday’s game at Oakcrest is …

Wednesday, October 23

Chamber’s “Welcome Night” Highlights Businesses, Civic Groups

For anyone who wondered what businesses and organizations make up Ocean City, all they had to do was attend the …

School District Kicks Off Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition Program

The Ocean City School District will continue its Raider Ready Program this year, which prepares district pre-K students and their …

HERO Campaign Walk Raises $36,000

More than 300 participants helped raised over $36,000 Sunday in the ninth annual John R. Elliott HERO Walk & 5K …

Tuesday, October 22

Ocean City Prepares Funding for Beach Replenishment

Ocean City is expected to introduce a funding ordinance Thursday to pay for its share of a beach replenishment project …

Boy Scouts to Collect Food During Halloween Parade

Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32 is participating in the National “Scouting for Food” Program and will be collecting food …

O.C. Tabernacle Celebrates 140th Anniversary

The Ocean City Tabernacle is celebrating its 140th anniversary this month. Over all these decades, led by many great visionaries, …

Little Shop of Horrors to Take Center Stage at Music Pier

This fall, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) is excited to present Little Shop of Horrors, which is perfect …

Monday, October 21

Drill Hones Firefighters' Skills in O.C.

Ocean City Firefighter Ryan Clark scaled a 110-foot-high ride called Double Shot at Playland’s Castaway Cove. Clark secured the victim …

O.C. Soccer Team Survives Close Game

The Ocean City girls soccer team faced off against an aggressive Williamstown team Monday in the South Jersey Coaches Association …

O.C. Field Hockey Ends Regular Season in Dramatic Fashion

The Ocean City field hockey team finished out its regular season with a thrilling overtime victory Monday against visiting Bishop …

Halloween Parade, Beach Sweep This Week

Ocean City rolls into late October on Thursday (Oct. 24) with its 72nd annual Halloween Parade. The event is a …

Sunday, October 20

HERO Campaign Fights Drunken Driving

Patty and John Ade, of Galloway Township, know what it is like to lose a loved one to a drunken …

OCHS 2019 Hall of Fame Inductions Climax 'Red and White Weekend'

Red and White Weekend, Ocean City's extended menu of Homecoming activities and events, climaxed on Sunday with the annual Ocean …

Longport Native Produces NatGeo Special About Amelia Earhart

World famous aviator Amelia Earhart once said, “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” Adventure is ingrained in writer, director and film …

Saturday, October 19

Ocean City Unveils Flooding, Dredging Plans

Ocean City intends to combine some old strategies, some new tricks and some serious money to try to tame two …

Some Sleek (and Expensive) Porsches Roll Into Town

Forget about investing in stocks, bonds or even gold coins. If you really want to make some serious money, perhaps …

O.C. Girls Soccer Dominates in Win Over EHT

The Ocean City girls soccer team started off the South Jersey Coaches Tournament on the right foot, with a victory …

BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors Congratulates Sales Agents of the Month

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors salutes sales associates in the Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Avalon offices …

Friday, October 18

Wilson Brothers Combine for Four TDs in Ocean City Win

Sophomore running back Jacob Wilson scored his first two varsity touchdowns and older brother Isaac, a senior, rushed for two …

Men’s Health Focus of “Be Well Connected” Breakfast

In honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month, Shore Physicians Group (SPG) is dedicating its November “Be Well Connected” education breakfast …

Ocean City Hockey Team Blanks Mainland

The Ocean City High School field hockey team had an offensive explosion Friday afternoon to defeat the visiting Mustangs of …

Mayor's Message: Oct. 18

Mayor Jay Gillian is reminding the public about two back-to-back town hall meetings Saturday morning at the Ocean City Tabernacle, …

"Fab Five Seniors" Lead O.C. Girls Soccer

The Ocean City High School girls soccer team has had a stellar season thus far. But that’s not surprising to …

Thursday, October 17

Fire Dept. Open House Educates, Entertains

The Ocean City Fire Department held its annual family-fun open house Thursday evening at the Sixth Street Fire Station. The …

Red Raiders Ready to Rev Engines vs. Triton

When your football team is 4-1 and you have a bye week following the “one,” in this case a 35-3 …

Town Meetings Set For Saturday on Dredging, Flood Mitigation

Ocean City will hold back-to-back town hall meetings on Saturday to update the public on bayside dredging plans and an …

Wednesday, October 16

Stellar Shoulder Season in Ocean City

When it comes to Ocean City, there is no real off season – even the off season is jumping. Such …

County Sheriff Sues State AG Over Immigration Dispute

Cape May County Sheriff Robert Nolan and the County of Cape May government has filed a lawsuit in United States …

Special Weather Statement: Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 …

Tuesday, October 15

Library Director Named “Woman of Wonder”

Ocean City Free Public Library Director Karen Mahar already has a long list of accolades bestowed upon her for her …

Crew Boat Named in Honor of Community Leader Jennifer Bowman

What’s in a name? For Jennifer Bowman, it’s a lot. Last year a new boat was purchased in honor of …

Cape Shore Chorus Performs at Music Pier

The Cape Shore Chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will be performing at the Ocean City Music Pier …

HERO Campaign Walk in Ocean City on Sunday

The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign will host its ninth annual HERO Walk & 5K Run on Sunday, Oct. 20, …

Monday, October 14

Ocean City is Banking on a New Development Project

The chain-link construction fence surrounding two empty buildings at the corner of Ninth Street and West Avenue is a not-too-subtle …

Local Schoolchildren Fight Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the students at Ocean City’s Primary and Intermediate schools are thinking pink. The …

HERO Walk and Porsche Show Set for O.C.

The Ocean City Boardwalk will be host to two major events this weekend. The John R. Elliott HERO Walk and …

Sunday, October 13

Raptors Returning to Ocean City in 2020

The hawks, falcons and an owl that patrolled Ocean City's skies for pesky seagulls wrapped up their work on Sunday. …

Delta Air Lines Rescues Stranded OCHS Cross Country Teams

There’s a lot that goes into the preparation for a cross country race. Miles are run, pasta eaten, shoes laced, …

Saturday, October 12

Fall Block Party – Blockbuster for O.C.

Sarah Hall, of Newtown, Pa., and her children, Lucy, 4, and Emerson, 6, walked along Asbury Avenue, checking out some …

O.C. Fishing Club to Host Tournament

More than 175 anglers are expected to line the beaches Saturday, Oct. 26, to participate in the Ocean City Fishing …

Bay Avenue Construction Update

The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority is replacing and rehabilitating the force mains that carry wastewater to the treatment …

Friday, October 11

Grace Kelly at 90: Celebrating an O.C. Icon

Grace Kelly still has a hold on Ocean City, the town where she spent her summers. And now it seems, …

Mayor’s Message: Oct. 11

The wind is expected to fade quickly as the lingering coastal storm finally moves away on Saturday, and the forecast …

Ocean City Fireworks Canceled

Due to the forecast for rough seas, the fireworks display that had been scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday has been …

34th Street to Shine With Decorative Lights

Just in time for the holidays, Ocean City’s second-busiest gateway is expected to sparkle with brand new decorative lights that …

Thursday, October 10

Ocean City Schools Will Open 2 Hours Late Friday October 11

Ocean City Schools will be opening 2 hours late Friday, October 11th due to flooding.

Chamber Summit Highlights Robust Tourism

Calling it a tremendous season for the Jersey Shore and for the state, Jeff Vasser, executive director of the New …

Flood Warning Continues in Ocean City

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Ocean City from 4 p.m. Thursday through 1 …

Officials Say Ocean City is Prepared For Storms

With potential coastal flooding in the forecast through Friday, Ocean City officials are taking all measures to stay ahead of …

Wednesday, October 9

Ocean City Loses Heartbreaking Overtime Game to Middle Township

Chloe Prettyman eyes a pass to her teammate upfield...

O.C. Fire Department Open House Postponed

Due to the weather forecast, the Ocean City Fire Department Open House that had been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10 …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

A National Weather Service Coastal Flood Advisory will remain in effect for Ocean City through 11 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 10). …

Tuesday, October 8

Ocean City Scholar-Athlete Commits to Virginia Wesleyan

No one can be sure what the Ocean City High School softball team will accomplish next spring. Coming off a …

O.C. Alumni Association Gets Ready for "Red & White Weekend"

The Ocean City Alumni Association will celebrate its 11th annual Red & White Weekend on the weekend of Oct. 18-20. …

Special Weather Statement on Flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 4 p.m. to 10 …

Monday, October 7

Realtors Offer Warmth in Clothing Drive

Each fall, local realtor Gloria Votta is touched by the outpouring of support the community extends to a clothing drive …

Fall Block Party, Fireworks Coming Oct. 12

Ocean City’s premier autumn event – the Fall Block Party – will go off rain or shine from 9 a.m. …

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company Invites You to Their 2019 Halloween Costume Party

2019 Halloween Party Benefiting the Ocean City Theatre Company Friday, October 25 7pm – 11pm Ocean City Yacht Club Evening …

Sunday, October 6

Shoppers Delight in Downtown and Boardwalk Merchant Sales

People who love to shop had a little taste of what is to come in Ocean City in the way …

O.C. Boy Scouts to Hold Fall Clothing Drive

Ocean City’s Boy Scout Troop 32 will hold a clothing drive on Saturday, Oct. 12, between 8 a.m. and noon, …

Bay Avenue Construction Update

The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority is replacing and rehabilitating the force mains that carry wastewater to the treatment …

Saturday, October 5

Jeeps Take Over O.C. Boardwalk

Jeep lovers displayed their wheels and personalities on the Ocean City Boardwalk Saturday afternoon. There was the 2016 Jeep Wrangler …

McMahon Insurance Announces Acquisition

McMahon Insurance Agency of Ocean City and Anderson Insurance Agency of Manahawkin have announced the planned merger of their business …

Senate Challenger Offers to Engage Pro-Bono on the Legal Case

At the behest of Freeholder Gerry Thornton, Freeholder Marie Hayes, and Cape May County GOP Chairman Marcus Karavan, Cumberland County …

O.C. Economic Summit to Feature State Tourism Director

After coming off one of their most successful summers ever, Ocean City business leaders will look to sustain the momentum …

Friday, October 4

Aerial Barrage Hands Ocean City First Loss at St. Augustine

It was the Carnell Davis Show. The wide receiver transfer from Absegami made a spectacular debut for St. Augustine Prep …

Millville Edges Ocean City Hockey Team

The Ocean City High School field hockey team battled against Millville on Friday afternoon, coming up just short in a …

Mayor's Message: Oct. 4

The New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership approved Ocean City’s grant application for the installation of an upweller at the …

"Pick of the Batch" to Showcase Craft Beers

Come sip, savor and have a great time. Cape May Brewing Company will welcome autumn on Saturday, October 12, with …

Thursday, October 3

Big Crowds Expected for Fall Block Party

Ocean City’s Fall Block Party gives thousands of visitors an abundance of shopping, festivities and food to enjoy during the …

Changes Made to Recycling Program

Shredded paper and bulky mixed rigid plastic should now be thrown out as trash in Ocean City instead of being …

Wednesday, October 2

Sheriff Nolan Chooses Safety Over Politics

In a case that could have national implications concerning the enforcement of immigration laws, Cape May County Sheriff Bob Nolan …

Housing Project Approved for Site Coveted by Ocean City

The Ocean City Planning Board granted final approval Wednesday night for a housing project proposed on a large tract of …

Breast Cancer Walk in O.C. Oct. 13

The Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) team will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk Against Breast Cancer on …

Tuesday, October 1

Fresh Sand to Replenish Ocean City Beaches

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $32.5 million contract for beach replenishment projects in Ocean City and two …

Cape May County Enjoys Banner Summer Tourism Season

Cape May County officials said ideal weather over the summer brought plenty of visitors, and all indications are pointing to …

Pastel Artist Featured at O.C. Arts Center

Renee Leopardi brings her pastel paintings to the Ocean City Arts Center, Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. A “Meet the …

Food and Wine Magazine : Ocean City is Top Dessert Town in America

Don’t forget to leave room for dessert. Apparently Ocean City has no issues with that age old admonition of moms, …