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Tuesday, June 30

Sweet Treats Await at O.C. Farmers and Crafters Market

Families looking for some sweet deals in the way of farm fresh veggies and fruits should visit the Ocean City …

AtlantiCare Nurse, Team Connect With "Joey"

Providers and staff throughout AtlantiCare have focused on making special connections with patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They include Samantha …

Ocean City Marks 50th Anniversary of 7th St. Surfing Beach

Surfing culture is so ingrained in today’s society that many visitors to Ocean City might be too busy having fun …

Monday, June 29

County Prosecutor’s Office to Host Event on Use of Force Policy

All residents of Cape May County are invited to attend to give their input and ideas to assist the Attorney …

Sunday, June 28

Tip to Shore Travelers: Turtle Crossing Time

Tiny turtles crawling on the road this time of year are no match for the much faster cars and trucks. …

Saturday, June 27

O.C. Offers Guided Beach Walks

Nature lovers have just the right thing to explore in Ocean City. A hidden gem, something little known to visitors …

Safeguards for Summer Youth Camps

Beginning July 6, youth day camps, including municipal summer programs, will be able to operate as long as they comply …

Friday, June 26

Ocean City Schools Prepare For Reopening

Gov. Phil Murphy and Department of Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet detailed a plan on Friday for the “The Road …

Mayor’s Message: June 26

Mayor Jay Gillian gives a rundown on the 2020 municipal budget adopted Thursday night by City Council. After the pandemic …

Ocean City Cancels Special Events for July

Due to ongoing public health precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, Ocean City’s calendar of special events from the June 27 …

Fishing Report: 6/26/20

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

City Council Bids Tony Wilson Farewell

With some laughter, a few tears and plenty of hugs, City Council said an emotional goodbye Thursday night to Tony …

Thursday, June 25

Small Fire Behind Ready's Coffee Shop

Ready’s Coffee Shop & Restaurant closed temporarily following a small fire behind the building at 415 E. Eighth Street, according …

ESA Runs Surfing Contest in Ocean City

Surfers from all over South Jersey came out in droves to compete in the first sanctioned contest on the East …

Wednesday, June 24

Ocean City Buys 218,000 Face Masks for Public

Ocean City is proving that it is being proactive in the fight against COVID-19 with a hefty purchase price of …

Library Hosts Virtual Musical Baseball Show

Miss the grand old game? Check out Howie Newman’s Musical Baseball Show on July 9. Through the magic of Zoom, …

Tuesday, June 23

Ocean City Ministerium Honors Class of 2020

The Class of 2020 will likely remember much about their final months as seniors. They, too, will be remembered for …

Gov. Murphy Gives Go-Ahead to Reopen Amusement Parks

In a boost for the Ocean City Boardwalk, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that outdoor amusement parks, water parks and …

Monday, June 22

Construction Underway on $6.8 Million Ocean City Housing Project

The corner of Sixth Street and West Avenue is bustling with activity. The site is crowded with construction workers wearing …

Mayor's Message: Fourth of July Fireworks, Night in Venice Canceled

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Monday that Ocean City's Fourth of July fireworks and Night in Venice boat parade have been …

Sunday, June 21

Ocean City Revises Beach Cabana Rules

On May 14, City Council approved a resolution to limit the locations and sizes of cabanas, canopies, and tents on …

A Day Made to Order for Dad

Partly sunny, weather in the 70s and a cooling breeze made for a perfect beach day and an even better …

Saturday, June 20

Parking Shortage at 'Dog Beach' Leads to Tickets

Over the years, countless canines and their owners have visited a nearly mile-long stretch of sand that is part of …

County Outlines Swimming Pool Guidelines

Outdoor municipal and private-club swimming pools will be able to reopen on Monday, June 22. Summer camps will be able …

Friday, June 19

Ocean City Vacation Rental Website Offers Array of Possibilities

A new vacation rental website launched in Ocean City gives homeowners and realtors a site to showcase their listings with …

OCHS Football a “Go” – For Now

As America continues to wait for the resumption of major league and college sports, New Jersey’s high school football programs …

Mayor's Message: June 19

With the arrival of the summer tourism season, Mayor Jay Gillian is urging everyone to do their part in helping …

Thursday, June 18

Bridge Agency Wants Its Unpaid Toll Money

If you’ve gotten a bill in the mail from the Cape May County Bridge Commission for an unpaid toll, you …

Library Opens for Curbside Pickup June 22

The Ocean City Free Public Library will offer “Curbside Pickup Service” beginning Monday, June 22. This service allows patrons to …

O.C. Tabernacle to Host Outdoor Services

The Ocean City Tabernacle will open for outdoor, in-person worship services this Sunday, June 21, at 8:30 a.m. and 10 …

Wednesday, June 17

O.C. Library Offers New “Reading Challenge”

The Ocean City Free Public Library is calling on children, teens, and adults to participate in a virtual “Reading Challenge,” …

Mayor Addresses Litter in Message: June 17

I have received many complaints in the past few weeks about litter and about the conduct of some of the …

Tuesday, June 16

Drive-Through Event Honors OCHS Seniors

Ocean City High School seniors and their families lined up Tuesday afternoon in their cars on the Tabernacle grounds to …

South End July 4 Bike Parade Canceled

The South Ocean City Improvement Association announced Tuesday that it has canceled the annual Fourth of July Bike Parade due …

United Methodist Communities Announces Telehealth "Game-Changer"

New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement …

Monday, June 15

Intermediate School Hosts Drive-Through Celebration

A traditional graduation for Ocean City Intermediate School eighth-graders was not possible this year due to COVID-19. But that did …

Warrior Lacrosse Program Announces Scholarship Winners

Ocean City High School seniors Abbey Fenton and Chloe Prettyman have been awarded the annual Upper Township Warrior Lacrosse Program …

Fox & Roach/Trident Charities Group Donates to Hospitals

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach Realtors CEO Larry Flick V announced that Fox & Roach/Trident Charities (the charitable …

Sunday, June 14

O.C. Lefty Jake McKenna Signs With Phillies

As a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan turned aspiring major league pitching prospect, Jake McKenna always dreamed of wearing the Phils’ …

Three Deaths Linked to COVID-19

Three more Cape May County residents have died of COVID-19, according to a county press release Sunday. The deaths include …

Miss Night In Venice Committee Meets With Contestants

Members of the Miss Night in Venice Committee recently met at the home of Chairwoman Pat Gillian to finalize plans …

Two O.C. High School Students Winners in State Contest

New Jersey Human Services is honoring 12 New Jersey high school and middle school students for their winning entries in …

Saturday, June 13

Boardwalk Amusement Parks Are Ready to Reopen, Mr. Governor

Walking along a busy Boardwalk in Ocean City on Saturday, bicycles zip by, people munch on candy and pizza and …

County Reports New COVID-19 Death

An 86-year-old woman from Dennis Township has become the latest Cape May County resident to die of the coronavirus. Altogether, …

Friday, June 12

Beachcombers Reunite People With Lost Treasures

The lifeguard knew something was wrong. A woman was on her hands and knees, digging through the beach sand. Oh, …

County Launches “Safely Together” Campaign

The Cape May County released its Business Recovery Initiative public information campaign on Friday. The campaign is intended to assist …

Mayor's Message: June 12

Mayor Jay Gillian says the city is working with local retail shops and restaurants as they prepare to reopen on …

Lower Township Woman Dies of COVID-19

A 71-year-old woman from Lower Township has become the latest Cape May County resident to die of the coronavirus. Altogether, …

Thursday, June 11

City Plans More Flood-Control Projects

Ocean City plans to spend nearly $16 million for an array of municipal projects, including road construction, stormwater pumping stations …

Cape May County Zoo to Reopen

The Cape May County Zoo is reopening this weekend. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, with new precautions in place to …

Wednesday, June 10

Beach Replenishment Project to Dress Up O.C. Shoreline

In just a couple of weeks, the north end beaches of Ocean City will be getting a lot more sand. …

Local Partnership Provides Free Dinners for Seniors

Two of Ocean City’s premier service groups are partnering with Cousin’s Restaurant to jointly fund a dinner program that is …

Boardwalk Merchants Launch Petition Drive To “#OpenOCNJ”

The Ocean City Boardwalk Merchants Association on Wednesday launched a change.org petition urging Gov. Phil Murphy to lift the remaining …

Tuesday, June 9

Library Renovation Possible in Fall

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, officials at the Ocean City Free Public Library hope to begin construction this fall on a …

New Police Vehicle Helps for Beach Patrols

The Ocean City Police Department just unveiled a new off-road vehicle called the Mahindra Roxor that is reminiscent of the …

Bay Avenue Construction Halted Until Fall

Construction work on a Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority project that caused traffic headaches and detours on Bay Avenue …

Monday, June 8

O.C. Library Puts Reopening Plan in Place

When Gov. Phil Murphy gives the go-ahead to allow libraries to reopen, the Ocean City Free Public Library will be …

County Confirms Three COVID-19 Deaths

Three more Cape May County residents have died from COVID-19, health officials reported Monday. The total number of coronavirus cases …

O.C. Flower Show Blooms "Virtually"

The Garden Club of Ocean City continued a 47-year-old tradition by holding its annual Ocean City Flower Show virtually this …

Sunday, June 7

Local Videographer’s Passion Fuels Documentary on Life Saving Station

If the proverbial value placed on a visual image is correct, then Martin Fiedler has created an encyclopedic history of …

Saturday, June 6

Boardwalk Merchants Ready to Reopen

Ocean City's Boardwalk merchants say they have a plan in place to meet all of the safety guidelines to protect …

County Reports New COVID-19 Death

Cape May County officials announced Saturday the death of a 71-year-old Middle Township woman from the coronavirus. The total number …

Friday, June 5

School District Shows Students "Signs" of Appreciation

Teachers and the Parent Teacher Association want all of the eighth grade graduating students from the Ocean City Intermediate School …

Mayor's Message: Swimming Pool Questions

Mayor Jay Gillian said the city has been receiving questions from the public about restrictions on swimming pools. He emphasized …

Twice-Weekly Trash, Recycling Collection Starts for Summer

The summer trash and recycling collection schedule starts on Monday, June 15, and continues through Sept. 12. Details follow.

Thursday, June 4

Officials Moved by Peaceful Protest

Looting and violence erupted in some cities, including Atlantic City over the last week when people gathered to protest the …

More Guarded Beaches Starting Saturday

Ocean City Beach Patrol and the Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced a list of guarded beaches beginning Saturday. …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 6 p.m. to midnight …

Wednesday, June 3

Local Historian Ready to Resume Telling O.C.’s Story

It’s been a long three months for John Loeper. Like most of Ocean City, Loeper, is more than ready for …

O.C. Flower Show Blossoms Virtually

When the Ocean City Flower Show held annually in June at the Music Pier had to be canceled due to …

No New Daily Coronavirus Cases Reported in Cape May County

Cape May County is reporting no new daily cases of COVID-19 for the first time since April 5. “People have …

Tuesday, June 2

OCNJ Daily is Ready to Help Local Businesses Rebound This Summer

It’s a summer like no other, as Ocean City and area businesses begin to open up, adjust to the new …

Protesters Fight Racism Peacefully

For nearly nine minutes, George Floyd laid on the ground, while a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck until …

Mayor’s Message: Peaceful Protest

Mayor Jay Gillian issued a statement Tuesday noting that the Black Lives Matter protest in Ocean City was peaceful. "It …

County Confirms Two New COVID-19 Cases

Cape May County reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, but no new deaths. The total number of coronavirus …

Monday, June 1

O.C. Fire Sends Two to Hospital

A fire broke out at an older single-family home in the Gardens section of Ocean City on Monday. Firefighters responded …

Ocean City Theatre Company Summer Shows Canceled, But Members Still Shine

When the Ocean City Theatre Company made the decision to cancel its summer programming in the wake of the COVID-19 …

Mayor's Message: Police Preparing for Possible Protest Tuesday

Following is a statement from Mayor Jay Gillian: The Ocean City Police Department has received information that a protest is …