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Monday, September 30

O.C. Happenings: Jeep Invasion and "The Marvelous Wonderettes"

About 500 Jeeps will roll down the Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 5 and remain on display in lines that stretch …

O.C. Education Foundation Fundraiser Promises Memories

Each year the Ocean City New Jersey Education Foundation (OCNJEF) hosts a Red and White Social in the fall to …

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach, Realtors ® Honors Sales Associates As Ocean City Office Leaders

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Ocean City Offices as office leaders for the …

Sunday, September 29

Half Marathon Showcases Athletes and O.C. Spirit

Margaret Vido, of Allentown, Pa., breezed past hundreds of other runners Sunday morning, coming in first in Ocean City’s 10th …

Fitness Expo Proves Successful in First Year

Candice Kolins was among more than 30 local vendors participating Saturday at Ocean City’s inaugural Health Fitness and Wellness Expo …

Diane Wieland Named Gerard Desiderio Republican of the Year

The Republican Women of Cape May County served up a double-dip of local political activity Wednesday at their September meeting …

Bay Avenue Project Update

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

Saturday, September 28

Heroes Honored in Walk for Wounded

Susan Price became emotional Saturday when she addressed the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Walk for the Wounded …

Chili Chowder Festival Tempts all Tastes

Bob and Jan Bennett tried out a variety of chilis at the Chili Chowder Festival on Saturday afternoon at the …

Friday, September 27

O.C. Drubs Absegami to Stay Undefeated

The beat goes on. As do the beatings. Ocean City’s swarming defense and fast-paced offense featuring three rushing touchdowns from …

OCHS Freshmen Bond With Upperclassmen

Every year, Ocean City's school district seems to try different ways to quell the freshman jitters and to also help …

Undefeated Kingsway Upends Ocean City

The undefeated Dragons of Kingsway Regional High School defeated the Ocean City High School field hockey team 3-1 on Friday …

Sunday 9/29 is National Coffee Day - Drip N Scoop is Celebrating with Free Cold Brew!

Sunday 9/29 is National Coffee Day and of course Drip N Scoop has to celebrate! Here are the details for …

Mayor's Message: Sept. 27

Mayor Jay Gillian said the Run for the Fallen ceremony in Ocean City on Thursday was an important reminder of …

City Council Awards Contracts for Dredging Projects

In the past three years, Ocean City has been spending millions of dollars to methodically clear out channels and lagoons …

Ocean City Hosts Annual Run for the Fallen

The 11th annual Run for the Fallen once again originated near the tip of Cape May on Wednesday and proceeded …

Thursday, September 26

Chili Chowder Fest Dishes It Up Saturday

Be sure to bring your appetite. The Ocean City Restaurant Association presents the annual Chili Chowder Festival on Saturday from …

Get Rid of Old Papers, Electronics on Oct. 12

Ocean City will hold its semi-annual Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. …

Wednesday, September 25

Replenishment Project to Restore Ocean City Beaches

While Ocean City is already acclaimed for its award-winning beaches, it will soon be getting hundreds of thousands of cubic …

Ocean City Faces Crucial Test Against Absegami

An old football adage maintains that things are never as bad as they seem, and things are never as good …

It's a British Invasion -- of Classic Cars

Ocean City hosted some distinguished visitors from England on Wednesday. A procession of vintage British-made Austin-Healey sports cars rolled down …

Run for the Fallen in Ocean City on Thursday

The annual New Jersey Run for the Fallen will take place in Cape May County on Thursday, including stops in …

Ocean City Surfers Make Mark at Easterns Surfing Championships

Two young Ocean City surfers won their divisions at the in Eastern Surfing Association's 2019 Easterns Surfing Championships, held Sept. …

Tuesday, September 24

As Hurricane Season Continues, Ocean City Remains Ready

Names like Dorian and Humberto have been dominating the news in recent weeks – and with good reason. Dorian’s devastation …

O.C. High School Athletes Honored

Ocean City High School student-athletes have received multiple accolades for the 2018-2019 school year for their athletic performance, as well …

Social Skills Classes for Kids -- Enrollment Continues

Kindness is a choice. It can also be the cool choice for kids. That’s the message of Barbara Gilmour, an …

Monday, September 23

O.C. PBA to Host Golf Tourney Fundraiser

Every year, Ocean City Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 61 donates thousands of dollars to good causes, from providing scholarship funds …

Offense Explodes to Propel O.C. Past Absegami

Multiple players had multiple points in Ocean City field hockey’s dominant 12-1 win over conference foe Absegami Monday afternoon. The …

Health Expo, Half Marathon and Walk for the Wounded Coming This Weekend

The Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo, the OCNJ Half Marathon and the Walk for the Wounded all take place this …

Sunday, September 22

Corvettes Take Over Ocean City Boardwalk

The all-American supercar with its supreme in engineering - is not just any gorgeous, head-turning sports car. And to those …

Scout Troop 32 Hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Ocean City Scouts BSA, Boy Troop 32 will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to …

Cape May County Announces Flu Clinic Schedule

The Department of Health will be hosting free flu clinics throughout Cape May County from September through November. High-dose flu …

CMC Democrats Silent on Racist Attack Mailer Supporting Andrzejcak Team

Ten days after a vile, racist mailer assaulted county voters, Cape May County Democrat Leader Brendan Sciarra and appointed State …

Saturday, September 21

Thousands Ride in MS City to Shore, Raising Millions For a Cause

After a cool morning for the start in Cherry Hill, it was unequivocally hot on the other side of the …

OCNJ Half Marathon Celebrates 10th Anniversary Sept. 29

Organizers for the OCNJ Half Marathon are expecting a record turnout for three races on Sunday, Sept. 29. Registration is …

Friday, September 20

Red Raiders Crush Bridgeton to go 3-0

Ocean City turned in its third straight dominating football performance Friday night, drubbing Bridgeton 42-0 in a West Jersey Football …

The $1.00 Store – An Announcement From the Levchuk Family

With a heavy heart, we have decided as a family that we are no longer going to continue operating the …

Mayor's Message: Sept. 20

Ocean City held a major bond sale Thursday and will pay a net interest rate of just 2.2 percent on …

Bay Avenue Construction Update Sept. 23-27

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

Eagles Champion Riley Gunnels and Family Produce OCHS Football Legacy

Call it the Riley Gunnels effect. Longtime Ocean City resident Gunnels was a starting defensive tackle on the 1960 Philadelphia …

Thursday, September 19

Health & Wellness Expo Set for Sept. 28

The OCNJ Healthy Living Advisory Council will host its first Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

O.C. Intermediate School Achieves Sustainability Certification

The Ocean City Intermediate School has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. “The Ocean City …

Wednesday, September 18

Girls Raise $1,000 for Humane Society From Lemonade Sales

An optimistic old proverb maintains that when life hands someone lemons, then someone should make lemonade. Three local girls have …

Ocean City Hockey Team Edges EHT

The Ocean City Red Raiders field hockey team battled to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Egg Harbor Township Eagles …

Human Skull Found at 'Dog Beach'

New Jersey State Police confirmed Thursday that a human skull was discovered at Malibu Beach, or what locals call “Dog …

Tuesday, September 17

Critical Vote Ahead for O.C. Housing Project

The Ocean City Housing Authority is entering a critical phase in its efforts to line up state and federal approvals …

Public Invited to Coastal Resilience Forum

The Ocean City Environmental Commission will sponsor a free presentation on Coastal Resilience at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chris …

Monday, September 16

Landmark Impala Motel Continues to Thrive

From time to time, Christopher Glancey looks at the zip codes for the guests staying at the Impala Island Inn …

O.C. Dominates in Win Over Bridgeton

The Ocean City High School field hockey team displayed its depth and dominance Monday afternoon, defeating visiting Bridgeton 12-0. With …

'Vettes, Cyclists Roll Into Town This Weekend

More than 350 Corvettes will take over the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 …

Ice Cream with Candidates has Moved to Jon & Patty's Tonight 4:30 - 6:30PM

Come out and meet the Cape May County GOP Candidates for Senate and Assembly at Jon & Patty's Restaurant and …

Overnight Fire Damages Hobby Horse Ice Cream Shop

At 2356 hours on 9/15/19, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to 800 Ocean Avenue, the Hobby Horse Ice …

Sunday, September 15

O.C. Air Show Wows Crowds

Jumps, loops, rolls and a lot of G-forces went into Ocean City’s Air Show on Sunday, with expert skydivers and …

Sturdy Savings Hosts Blood Drive Sept. 25

Sturdy Savings Bank will host its semi-annual Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 25 from 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The …

Saturday, September 14

High-Altitude Thrills at Airport Festival

Billowing parachute canopies came closer and closer to the ground before the skydivers made a flawless landing on a grassy …

UMC Hosts Sept. 24 Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Awareness

United Methodist Communities, The Shores, is hosting a fundraising event for Alzheimer’s awareness on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 4-7 p.m. …

OCHS Hockey Team Falls to West Essex

The Ocean City High School field hockey team suffered a 7-2 loss Saturday morning to undefeated West Essex. The Red …

Banner Season for O.C. Beach Tag Sales

Ocean City ended the summer tourism season with slightly more than $4 million in beach tag sales. Both beach tag …

Friday, September 13

Red Raiders Dominate EHT in Home Debut

The Ocean City High School football team put a complete effort together Friday night in a 49-0 destruction of Egg …

Mayor's Message: Sept. 13

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that bids have gone out for three road projects that will get underway this fall. …

Bay Avenue Project Update

The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority will continue replacing or rehabilitating old pipelines that carry wastewater to the treatment …

Social Skills Classes for Kids - Enrollment Starts Now

Kindness is a choice. It can also be the cool choice for kids. That’s the message of Barbara Gilmour, an …

Artificial Turf to Make Airport Less Hospitable for Birds

Ocean City and the Federal Aviation Administration are planning to install artificial turf at the municipal airport. Well, if you …

Thursday, September 12

Cape May County Republicans Kick Off 2019 Campaign Season

Earlier this week, the Cape May County GOP candidates and supporters hit the ground running as they began their campaign …

Red Raiders, Fans Excited for Home Opener Friday Night

The excitement of Ocean City High School football players and fans for Friday’s home opener at Carey Stadium was only …

Police Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Monday, Sept. …

Wednesday, September 11

O.C. Remembers in Solemn 9/11 Ceremony

Walter Perez was a television reporter in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. What began as a typical day, …

Women to Share War Stories at Walk for Wounded

Walk for the Wounded participants will hear the inspirational stories of two women, one who is a decorated soldier, and …

Tuesday, September 10

75 Years Ago, a Storm of Epic Proportions

“It was one hell of a blow,” John Loeper said of what became known as the “Great Atlantic Hurricane” of …

Ocean City Midshipman Joins U.S. Merchant Marine

Jack Branin of Ocean City was recently sworn in as a midshipman in the U.S. Naval Reserve at the United …

O.C. Happenings: Air Show, MS City to Shore Ride

All eyes will turn to the sky for Ocean City’s Air Show Weekend on Sept. 14 and 15. All events …

Sturdy Savings Bank Promotes Trina McSorley

Sturdy Savings Bank has announced that Trina McSorley, has been promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president. Prior …

National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 24

The League of Women Voters of Cape May County will have a representative at the Ocean City Public Library lecture …

Sunday, September 8

Eagles Chaplain Talks of Football and the Bible at O.C. Tabernacle

Philadelphia Eagles team chaplain Ted Winsley is proud of the players. But it isn’t just because of their success on …

Ocean City Ready to "Rock" the School Year

To begin the 2019-2020 school year, the Ocean City School District has introduced the district-wide initiative known as “We Rock.” …

Saturday, September 7

Vintage Car Show Provides Trip Back in Time

More than 100 vintage cars and trucks provided a glimpse back in time. The Ocean City Classic Car and Street …

Ocean City to Host Health and Fitness Expo

The OCNJ Healthy Living Advisory Council will host its first Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 …

Bay Avenue Construction Update

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

Friday, September 6

High-End Hotel Proposed in Downtown Ocean City

Two old motels and an apartment building would be demolished and replaced with a luxury hotel in a redevelopment plan …

Red Raiders Romp in Football Opener

You can’t start a football season much better than the Ocean City Red Raiders did Friday night, pasting Lower Cape …

Mayor’s Message: Sept. 6

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging everyone to use caution during the high winds, strong surf and coastal flooding churned up …

Special Weather Statement

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

Thursday, September 5

O.C. Schools Celebrate First Day with Pep Rally and Cheers

Instead of just opening the doors in the ordinary, regular, and lackluster way some districts begin a new year, Ocean …

Red Raiders Open Football Season at Lower Cape May

The start of the high school football season brings with it high hopes and high expectations. For the players, coaches …

Hurricane Advisory: Gusty Winds, Minor Flooding Expected at Shore

Hurricane Dorian will remain well offshore of New Jersey as it moves northward, but gusty winds and some minor flooding …

Eagles Chaplain to Speak at O.C. Tabernacle

Philadelphia Eagles team chaplain Ted Winsley will speak Sunday, Sept. 8 at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services …

Wednesday, September 4

Visitors’ Departure Brings Out “Locals Summer” in Ocean City

Brilliant sunshine, temperatures in the 80s and smiling faces are typical of a summer day in Ocean City. Tuesday, though, …

Mayor's Message: Storm Update

Mayor Jay Gillian says Ocean City is monitoring Hurricane Dorian as it moves northward. The most recent forecasts call for …

Drug-Free N.J. "Squashes the Stigma"

Eradicating the stigma of addiction was the goal of hundreds of participants in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s …

Tuesday, September 3

Gulls Beware: Raptors Staying Longer in O.C.

Seagulls, don’t start planning your weekend food attacks in Ocean City just yet. The raptors will be watching you for …

Classic Cars to Roll Onto Boardwalk

Street rods and other classic cars will be on display during Ocean City’s annual Street Rod Weekend Sept. 6 and …

Pedestrian Issued Ticket in O.C. Accident

Police issued a ticket to an Ocean City pedestrian who was struck by a car over Labor Day weekend for …

Monday, September 2

Crowds Soak up Last Hours of Labor Day

One word could sum up the sentiment of families on the beaches around Ocean City on Labor Day afternoon – …

Guarded Beaches After Labor Day Listed

After Labor Day, Ocean City lifeguards will still be on duty at a number of beaches. A list of protected …

Sunday, September 1

Labor Day Weekend Tops Strong Season

Somehow it all comes together. This year’s Labor Day weekend in Ocean City appears to be no exception. The final …

New Trash Pickup Schedule in Ocean City

The off-season schedule for trash and recycling pickup begins on Monday, Sept. 9. The new schedule moves from twice-a-week to …