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Monday, August 31

O.C.’s Aquatic and Fitness Center to Reopen

The many faithful members of the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center will have something to be pleased about starting …

Sunday, August 30

Council Paves Way to Improved Roadways

Residents in the north end of Ocean City, where some of the most spectacular homes are located on the island, …

Saturday, August 29

Atilis Gyms Ready to Reopen

Chris Lambert, owner of Atilis gyms in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Egg Harbor Township and Wildwood, is eager and …

Library to Host “Spooky” Webinar

Just in time for Halloween, the Ocean City Free Public Library will feature an expert on ghosts, ghouls and goblins. …

Friday, August 28

Ocean City's Oldest Surviving Church Stages Comeback

Shari Thompson says she plans to do a lot of praying for God’s intervention to help Tabernacle Baptist Church overcome …

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 28

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center weight and exercise rooms will open on …

Fishing Report: 8/28/20

Hello! This is the OCNJ Daily fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of fishing …

New Program to Help Schoolchildren During Pandemic

Ocean City is stepping in to provide students at the primary and intermediate schools some of the social and recreational …

Thursday, August 27

Capybara Pair Added to County Zoo Family

The Cape May County Zoo is excited to announce two new arrivals, Budette, a 5-year-old female capybara who arrived from …

Wednesday, August 26

Contents of Home Sale/Silent Auction in O.C.

Furniture and/or appliance shopping? There might be an opportunity for true bargains with a “Contents of Home Sale” happening in …

O.C. Schools Ready to Welcome Back Students

In less than two weeks the Ocean City School district is opening its doors for the start of the 2020-21 …

Tuesday, August 25

Book Bag Giveaway Wednesday to Benefit 700 Schoolchildren

Be it virtual, hybrid or in-person, getting ready for back-to-school is not an inexpensive prospect. The Cape May County Coalition …

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook calling for the possibility of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds …

Monday, August 24

Entertainment Abounds in Tropical-Themed Ocean City Home

The father-daughter development team has done it again -- they have brought Ocean City another tropical island paradise home. Designers …

Sunday, August 23

O.C. Post 524 Honors Military Family With Free Vacation

Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Ward and his family received a warm welcome Sunday afternoon as a procession of military, …

Ocean City's List of Guarded Beaches

The Ocean City Fire Department and the Beach Patrol have announced the latest list of guarded beaches. Beaches are guarded …

Saturday, August 22

Councilman Rotondi Urges Public to Reach Out

Ocean City Councilman Tom Rotondi held his first Second Ward meeting Saturday, listened to a resident’s parking concerns, and laid …

Library Hosts Virtual Trivia Nights

Are you a Jeopardy fan? Random fact enthusiast? Come test your skills with six rounds of virtual Trivia hosted by …

Fishing Report: 8/22/20

Hello! This is the OCNJ Daily fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of fishing …

Friday, August 21

RA Development Academy Fills Void Following Cancellation of Many Youth Sports

An Ocean City firm is helping to fill the void left by recent decisions to cancel the fall interscholastic sports …

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 21

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging the public to make donations to help pay for a new roof at Ocean City's …

Thursday, August 20

O.C. Community Gives Back to VFW Post

When Ocean City’s Ferguson-Foglio VFW Post 6650 needed a new roof, business leaders and community members got together to make …

O.C. Schools to Reopen With Hybrid Learning Model

The Ocean City School District has been working vigorously for months to create a proactive plan for reopening their schools …

Salem County Man Identified in Fatal Boating Accident

State Police identified two men Thursday who were thrown from a boat that washed ashore on a north end beach …

Wednesday, August 19

Boating Incident Leaves One Dead

One person is dead and another was being treated in a case that began Wednesday morning with a boat that …

Tuesday, August 18

O.C. Housing Authority Moves to Secure Funds for 10 Homes

The Ocean City Community Development Corp., a nonprofit entity created by the city’s housing authority, held its first meeting Tuesday …

Monday, August 17

Friends Replace O.C. Man’s Stolen Camera – and Then Some

It was a moment that might cause a person to question humanity. But that moment was quickly followed by another …

Sunday, August 16

Life Saving Station Museum Adds Old Surfboat to Collection

When John Loeper talks about the latest display piece acquired for U.S. Life Saving Station No. 30, he uses tones …

List of Ocean City's Guarded Beaches

Ocean City has released a list of beaches that will remain protected by lifeguards as of Monday, Aug. 17, from …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 5 p.m. to 11 …

Saturday, August 15

Ocean City, Somers Point Want Exit 30 to Remain Open

Ocean City is backing Somers Point in efforts to keep Exit 30 – a gateway to both towns – open …

American Legion Honors Military Family

Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Ward and his family will be honored by the Ocean City American Legion’s Rest & …

Friday, August 14

Seagulls Beware: Raptors Remain

The original raptors that scared away pesky seagulls from Ocean City’s Boardwalk and beaches are back. Look out, gulls. East …

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 14

Mayor Jay Gillian uses his weekly mayor's message to express his thanks to the Baptist Resource Network and SOAR church …

Zoo Welcomes Baby Cotton-Top Tamarin

Cape May County Zoo officials are happy to announce the birth of a Cotton-Top Tamarin, born on Aug. 3, to …

Ocean City Targets Flood-Prone Areas

Ocean City plans to fight flooding with a series of projects that will include stormwater pumping stations, road construction, sea …

Thursday, August 13

Cape May County Updating Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has begun the effort to update the Cape May County Hazard Mitigation …

Wednesday, August 12

Mask Giveaway Aids Hundreds of Residents

Free, quality cloth facemasks were distributed to hundreds of people in Ocean City and throughout Cape May County on Wednesday, …

Ocean City Seeks Board, Commission Members

Ocean City is seeking volunteers to fill vacant seats on the Free Public Library Board of Trustees and the Historic …

Tuesday, August 11

Landmark Jewelry Store Henry’s Shines

What began as a friendship since the sixth grade and when they were Little Leaguers together, evolved into joint ownership …

Cape May County COVID-19 Numbers Trend Downward

Cape May County’s multipronged approach to the COVID-19 pandemic has shown positive results. The overall COVID-19 numbers have been very …

Monday, August 10

Library Virtual Programming Booms, In-Person Canceled Until 2021

The Ocean City Free Public Library continues to be busy with virtual programming and materials. And as the library navigates …

Officials Focus on COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The New Jersey Department of Health unveiled an online dashboard highlighting New Jersey’s contact tracing efforts throughout the state. The …

Sunday, August 9

August Fun in Ocean City

For little Michael Herbert, there isn’t anything better than warm breezes, the ocean, the beach and, of course, a toy …

Saturday, August 8

Real Estate Booming in Ocean City

As more and more people want to escape the big cities amid COVID-19, and many are working remotely, that dream …

Friday, August 7

Mask Giveaways in Ocean City, Other Local Towns on Aug. 12

In the COVID-19 battlefield, masks are a critical weapon. Face coverings are among the best defenses against catching and/or spreading …

Mayor’s Message: Event Cancellations

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday the cancellation of all special events through October in response to the coronavirus pandemic. They …

Fishing Report: 8/7/20

Hello! This is the OCNJ Daily fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of fishing …

Thursday, August 6

Ocean City Condo Complex to Rise Above Flood Level

Chronic flooding at the Ocean Aire Condominiums is so bad at times that stormwater literally surges as high as the …

Special Weather Statement: Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City through 1 p.m. Friday. Multiple …

Wednesday, August 5

O.C. School Board Approves Reopening Plan

The Ocean City Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve the school district’s Return to School Plan, which offers …

O.C. Seeks Volunteers For Environmental Commission

There are two vacancies as alternate members on the Environmental Commission. The commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second …

Tuesday, August 4

Tropical Storm Isaias Makes Force Known

Tropical Storm Isaias made its way up the coast Tuesday and into Ocean City, leaving property damaged, a lot of …

Monday, August 3

Ocean City Prepares for Punch From Tropical Storm Isaias

As Tropical Storm Isaias takes shape coming up the coast, Ocean City officials are prepared, ensuring residents are informed, drains …

Sunday, August 2

Beachgoers Enjoy Replenished Shoreline

If life’s a beach, as the saying goes, it helps to have one. On Sunday at Park Place beach, folks …

Special Weather Statement: Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to lash the Jersey Shore with drenching rain, strong winds and flash flooding, according to …

Saturday, August 1

Flooding Tops Issues at Fourth Ward Meeting

Fourth Ward City Councilman Bob Barr discussed the state of the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic, talked about projects and …