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Friday, July 31

O.C. Schools Announce Reopening Plan

Ocean City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Taylor laid out a comprehensive reopening plan for September on the district website Thursday, …

Mayor's Message: July 31

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging everyone to pay attention to the weather forecast as Hurricane Isaias is expected to move …

Fishing Report: 7/31/20

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

Thursday, July 30

WWII Vet Doie Barnes Receives Accolades on 99th Birthday

Ocean City’s summer tradition of conducting flag-raising ceremonies at the Water Park across from the Music Pier is always special. …

Sisters, Cousins Complete Virtual Race Across Tennessee, Via O.C.

In today’s COVID-19 world, people are coming up with creative ways to spend their extra time and to accomplish positive …

County Enters New Phase of “Safely Together” Pledge

The Cape May County COVID Recovery Task Force announced Thursday that the “Safely Together” public health campaign will enter its …

Wednesday, July 29

O.C. American Legion Founder Bill Cruice Remembered

To say someone is a veteran, and served his country with dignity to protect others, is enough to garner respect …

Cape May County COVID-19 Test Sites

Cape May County has released the locations for COVID-19 testing sites. Details follow.

Tuesday, July 28

O.C. School District Focuses on Reopening Plans

Ocean City School district officials, like others in the state, have a lot to consider when determining how to go …

County Cuts Costs Amid COVID-19

Cape May County government is taking steps to reduce its expenditures during the coronavirus pandemic, the county announced Tuesday. Changes …

Monday, July 27

It's Workout Time at Ocean City Beach

Working out doesn’t have to be a chore, or a bore. Not when you have the sand at your feet …

Cape May County Announces Coronavirus Testing Clinics

Freeholder Jeff Pierson announced Monday that the Cape May County Department of Health and CompleteCare Health Network (CCHN) are partnering …

Sunday, July 26

Local Mini-Golfers Put O.C. on National Radar

If you’re an Ocean City booster – and who isn’t? – you can add miniature golf to the resort’s long …

UMC Unveils 'The Road Forward'

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of long-term care communities have patiently awaited the time when they could visit face-to-face with …

Saturday, July 25

Ocean City Prepares for Next Round of Dredging

Ocean City has been spending millions of dollars in the past few years for an ambitious dredging program to clear …

Library Reopening Policies and Procedures

When you visit the Ocean City Free Public Library, you will notice some differences in the library appearance, in your …

Friday, July 24

OCNJ Half Marathon Canceled, Race Committee Plans For 2021

Each year athletes head to Ocean City neighborhoods, the downtown business district, the beaches, and the Boardwalk for the OCNJ …

Mayor’s Message: July 24

Dear Friends, Ocean City lost two of its finest gentlemen this week. I’m sad to report on the passing of …

Fishing Report: 7/23/20

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

Thursday, July 23

Mario's Pizzeria: New Owners, Still O.C. Favorite

Some things in life are too good to change, too good to be altered, best just to stay the same. …

County to Open Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing by Appointment

Freeholder Jeff Pierson announced that the Cape May County Department of Health and CompleteCare Health Network are partnering to open …

Wednesday, July 22

Ocean City Vacation Rental Website Offers Hot July Promotion

Ocean City’s Vacation Rental website VROCNJ.com is having a great first summer in Ocean City and will soon be ending …

Career Training Program Offered for County Residents

A “Clear Path to Energy Program” that can lead to full-time employment is being offered by Atlantic Electric. Working in …

Tuesday, July 21

Ocean City Housing Project Speeding Along in Early Stages

Ocean City’s public housing agency has already jumped ahead of schedule in the early stages of a nearly $7 million …

Two Music Pier Shows Rescheduled to 2021

A concert featuring singer Jackie Evancho at the Music Pier with the Ocean City Pops that originally had been scheduled …

Monday, July 20

Vacationers Enjoy Beaches in Blazing Temps

A furnace or a stove were some of the descriptors for the scorching air as temperatures soared into the high …

Winners Announced in O.C. Pops Virtual Student Competition

The Friends of the Ocean City Pops announced the top talents in the Tenth Annual Student Competition. This year, all …

Susan Jean Webb

Erin Scott-Williams Susan J. Webb, 63, of Ocean City, NJ passed away on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020. Sue died …

Body Found in Great Egg Harbor Inlet Identified

The Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the body of an adult male found floating in the Great Egg …

Sunday, July 19

All-Suites Boutique Hotel Heading for August Opening

Christopher Glancey stepped out on the pool deck of what will be the first new hotel built in Ocean City …

Saturday, July 18

Playa Bowls Offers Delicious, Healthy Delights

For anyone who wants something that looks too good to eat, take a picture of an acai, pitaya, coconut or …

Tabernacle Baptist Church to Host Old-Fashioned Tent Service

Tabernacle Baptist Church, one of the oldest congregations in Ocean City, will mark its “re-boot” Sunday with an old-fashioned outdoor …

New Councilman Pledges 'Open Door Policy'

Ocean City residents Saturday urged newly elected Councilman Jody Levchuk to help ease flooding in their neighborhoods, repair deteriorated roads …

Body Recovered in Great Egg Harbor Inlet

At approximately 6 a.m. Saturday a fisherman located the body of an unidentified adult male floating in the Great Egg …

Friday, July 17

Pickleballers Embrace Post-Quarantine Return to Game

It’s Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in Ocean City, but it could pretty much be any day. The sun is out, …

Library Closed on Saturday

Proceeding with caution for the safety of patrons and staff, the Ocean City Free Public Library will be closed to …

Mayor’s Message: Respond to the Census

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging Ocean City residents to make sure that they respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. He …

Fishing Report: 7/17/20

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

City Council Tells Police Department, "We Have Your Back"

City Council expressed strong support for the Ocean City Police Department Thursday night, saying that it would never consider any …

Thursday, July 16

Sturdy Savings Bank Presents Check to Community FoodBank

Sturdy Savings Bank hosted a Food Distribution site for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch. The FoodBank set …

Wednesday, July 15

County Offers New Ride-Sharing Program in Ocean City

Cape May County already offers Fare Free Transportation rides to seniors, the disabled, veterans and low-income residents who need to …

City Council Members Announce Dates for Ward Meetings

City Council members representing Ocean City's four wards have announced public meeting dates for the next year. The meetings will …

County Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra

There is a new addition at the Cape May County Zoo that has the staff and visitors excited. Zebra parents …

Tuesday, July 14

WWII Vet From Ocean City Honored by French Consulate

Francis X. McCormac is a U.S. Army veteran – and the Ocean City resident is one of a dwindling number …

Ocean City Library Closed Through Friday

Proceeding with caution for the safety of patrons and staff, the Ocean City Free Public Library will be closed from …

Monday, July 13

Recovery Efforts Ensue For Missing Ocean City Swimmer

The search continues for a Clementon, N.J. man who rescued two family members in Ocean City’s Great Egg Harbor inlet …

Library Curbside Pickup Temporarily Moved

The city will be replacing the heating and cooling systems at the Ocean City Free Public Library and Community Center …

Sunday, July 12

Swimmer Missing in Ocean City Waters

At approximately 7:27 p.m. Sunday, emergency dispatchers received a call about bathers in distress at an unprotected beach on the …

Relishing Sun-Splashed Day at O.C. Beach

There was one place to forget the COVID-19 troubles Sunday afternoon. That was on any of the Ocean City beaches, …

Saturday, July 11

VFW Donates Milestone 2,000th Meal to Aid COVID-19 Relief

Every day we are bombarded with grim statistics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. How about a good statistic for a …

Friday, July 10

Tropical Storm Unleashes Rain, Flooding

From biking to paddleboarding, people took advantage of Ocean City. The only problem was that bikers were sharing flooded streets …

Mayor’s Message: July 10

Mayor Jay Gillian congratulated the Ocean City High School Class of 2020 for their graduation Thursday at Carey Stadium. "They …

Fishing Report: 7/10/20

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

Thursday, July 9

OCHS Class of 2020: Unique, Determined

Determination, perseverance, and above all, uniqueness, are some of the qualities that make the Ocean City High School Class of …

Tropical Storm Warning for Coast

A tropical storm churning up the coast is expected to lash the Cape May County beach resorts with high winds, …

Wednesday, July 8

June Banner Month For O.C. Beach Tag Sales

In a season when positive and encouraging trends are desperately needed, beach tag sales in Ocean City seem to be …

Ocean City Holds Bike Auction July 15

Ocean City will hold its annual bicycle auction 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 15, at the Shelter Road Recycling …

Tuesday, July 7

OCHS Graduation to Honor Class of 2020

Major milestones in life cannot be forgotten. The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered plans for a traditional graduation ceremony at …

O.C. Offers Fun With Mask-Wearing Scavenger Hunt

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce has developed an Ocean City Scavenger Hunt to encourage people to explore the …

Monday, July 6

Show Goes on With O.C. Theatre Company Camps

The Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) and the city’s Recreation Department are teaming up to bring theatre camps to kids …

Primary Election is July 7

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Primary Election on July 7 is being conducted primarily by mail. Voters who have …

OCYAA LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM HAS SECONDARY REGISTRATION

The OCYAA Little League Baseball Program is now offering a secondary registration for all boys and girls between the ages …

United Methodist Communities Recognized as “Great Place to Work”

Great Place to Work Institute has certified United Methodist Communities (UMC), a New Jersey-based senior living provider, as a Great …

Local WWII Vet to be Honored by France

The French Consulate has announced that Ocean City’s Francis X. McCormac, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, will be named a …

Sunday, July 5

Raptors Keeping Watch For Pesky Seagulls

The summer looks a bit different this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Rides, amusements and outdoor dining just recently reopened, …

Brown’s Takes 2020 Tour de Donut Crown

The 2020 Tour de Donut is in the books, and the results are in: Brown’s Restaurant, 110 Boardwalk, has the …

Saturday, July 4

Fourth of July Sizzles in O.C.

No fireworks. Few live events. And living in a pandemic. All those things did not deter families from enjoying the …

High School Football Season Back on Hold

Running pass patterns at football practice has again given way to a holding pattern for New Jersey high school teams. …

Friday, July 3

Cape May County Zoo Takes Additional Safety Precautions

The Cape May County Zoo is taking additional steps to provide safety precautions for its visitors, staff, and animals. Capacity …

O.C. Library Reopens Monday

The Ocean City Free Public Library will open its doors to the public on a limited basis beginning Monday, July …

Fishing Report: 7/3/20

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

Thursday, July 2

Discount Card Debuts for O.C. Businesses, Aids Charities

Longtime Ocean City business partners Tyrone Rolls and Jill Adamson’s newest venture looks like a winner – on several different …

Safely Open for Business: Manco & Manco, Surf Mall Help Lead the Way

Manco & Manco Pizza and the Surf Mall, two landmarks on the Ocean City Boardwalk, have implemented comprehensive safety plans …

Families Flock to Amusements, Arcades

The Ocean City Boardwalk is just not the same without the whoosh of a ride, the screams from a thrill …

Ocean City to Reward Families With Face Coverings on the Fourth

The Ocean City public relations team will be strolling the Boardwalk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July …

HERO Police Cars Hit the Road to Prevent Drunk Driving

They call them “rolling billboards,” but they don’t advertise a product or service. Instead, they carry a powerful message reminding …

Mayor's Message: July 2

Mayor Jay Gillian has joined with other local mayors and the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders to urge …

Wednesday, July 1

Council Members Take Office, Vow to Help City Recover

Two incumbents and two political newcomers took the oath of office Wednesday on City Council and immediately presented a unified …

Freeholders, Local Leaders Call For Universal Mask-Wearing

The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Cape May County Chamber Board of Directors, and the mayors of …

Chiefs of Police Association Issues Holiday Safety Message

County Chief Paul S. Skill, president of the Cape May County Chiefs of Police Association, issued a statement on behalf …

BHHS Sales Agents in Ocean City Earn National Ranking

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach Realtors congratulates the Ocean City office sales associates for receiving the eighth annual …