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Sunday, May 31

Ocean City Places New Limits on Beach Cabanas

On Ocean City’s beaches, cabanas are normally spread out across swaths of sand as sunbathers jockey for prime spots just …

Saturday, May 30

Boardwalk and Beaches Buzz, But Some Businesses Still Closed

People lounged on beach chairs and sat at the water’s edge. Some tossed footballs. Others strolled along the Boardwalk on …

Car Crash Ties Up Traffic

A car accident backed up traffic on the Route 52 Causeway bridge into Ocean City on Saturday. Police Department spokesman …

Friday, May 29

OCPD Honors Marathoner for Running Town’s Perimeter

Like thousands of other top marathon runners, Britt Miller was disappointed when the 124th running of the Boston Marathon was …

Mayor’s Message: No Tax Increase in Budget

Mayor Jay Gillian discusses the city's proposed 2020 municipal budget, which keeps local property taxes the same. The city "went …

Elderly Man Dies of COVID-19

An 85-year-old man from Middle Township has died from COVID-19, the Cape May County Department of Health reported Friday in …

OCHS Moves Graduation to July 9

Ocean City High School has changed the graduation date for the Class of 2020 from July 7 to July 9. …

Thursday, May 28

City Council Introduces Zero-Increase Municipal Budget

In a time when COVID-19 has hurt residents and business owners, Mayor Jay Gillian decided that the city would work …

Cape May County Confirms Four New COVID-19 Cases

Four new coronavirus cases were reported in Cape May County on Thursday, but no new deaths. The total number of …

Wednesday, May 27

OCHS Seniors Have Their Red Carpet Moment

It wasn’t quite the Prom. But all agreed it was still pretty cool. Ocean City High School’s seniors took some …

Eighteen New COVID-19 Cases in County

Cape May County reported 18 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, but no new deaths. The total positive cases of COVID-19 …

Sturdy Savings Bank Donates to VIM to Support Free Clinics During Pandemic

Sturdy Savings Bank recently presented a donation to Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) of Cape May County to assist their free …

Tuesday, May 26

Community Spirit Solid as a (Painted) Rock

An Ocean City couple has inspired a community art project of sorts by decorating the neighborhood with whimsically painted rocks. …

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Peter Madden to Company

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty announced Tuesday that Peter Madden, the broker manager from Berkshire Hathaway’s Ninth Street and Simpson Avenue …

Cape May County Confirms 15 New Coronavirus Cases

Cape May County reported 15 new cases of coronavirus in the last two days, but no new deaths. Altogether, 594 …

OCHS Graduation Set For July 7

Ocean City High School announced Tuesday that graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will be held July 7 at …

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Weekend in O.C. Proves Nothing Can Stop Summer

A pandemic, continued restrictions on openings of some businesses by governor’s order and partly cloudy skies could not keep visitors …

Ocean City Features Video Tribute for Memorial Day

Due to social gathering restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, Ocean City did not hold a live Memorial Day ceremony this …

In Ocean City, Raptors Return to Chase Gulls

There’s Betty, Nola, Susan, Lilly, Clark and Barney. Like many other out-of-towners, they will be visiting Ocean City this summer …

Sunday, May 24

COVID-19 Infects 11 More County Residents

Cape May County reported 11 more coronavirus cases on Sunday, but no new deaths. Altogether, the county has had 579 …

Saturday, May 23

Donations Still Needed as Hope Soars for COVID-19 Crisis End

As Memorial Day weekend rolled on with visitors in town and newly opened beach and Boardwalk bustling, Ocean City was …

Theatre Company Cancels Summer Season

Unfortunately, the old saying “the show must go on” will not apply to the Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2020 season. …

County Confirms Six New Coronavirus Cases

Cape May County reported six new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number to 568 countywide. No …

Friday, May 22

O.C. Hosts Online Memorial Day Weekend Shopping Spree

Ocean City is welcoming its guests back on Memorial Day weekend in ways that make it possible, in the time …

“Plunge” Founder Stages Symbolic Opening of Summer Season

Under normal circumstances, Friday would have seen the 17th annual staging of the “Business Person’s Plunge” and “unlocking” of the …

Cape May County Reports Two New Coronavirus Deaths

The Cape May County Health Department reported Friday that an 85-year-old woman from Ocean City and a 92-year-old Woodbine man …

O.C. Commemorates Memorial Day Online

Due to social gathering restrictions, the annual Memorial Day Ceremony will not be a live event this year. It may …

Thursday, May 21

O.C. Schools and OCNJ CARE Partner to Help Families

Employees in the Ocean City School District have been working tirelessly with the help of their front line cafeteria workers …

Mayor’s Message: May 21

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and I want you all to be aware of the guidelines in place to …

New COVID-19 Deaths in Cape May County

The County Health Department reported a 93-year-old woman, 90-year-old woman, both from Lower Township and a 52-year-old male from Woodbine …

Wednesday, May 20

Gym Owners Ready and Waiting to Reopen

Chris Lambert, who owns four Atilis gyms, says he will be ready to reopen as soon as Gov. Phil Murphy …

Cash Payments Resume on Toll Bridges

Motorists crossing over the five bridges connecting the Cape May County beach towns along the Ocean Drive are able to …

Freeholders Hire Former Judge as Director of Operations

Former Cape May County Superior Court Judge Mike Donohue will be the director of operations for Cape May County government …

Cape May County Reports New COVID-19 Death

Nine new cases of the coronavirus and the death of an 85-year-old Dennis Township woman were reported by Cape May …

Ocean City Opens Locations for In-Person Beach Tag Sales

In-person sales of 2020 seasonal Ocean City beach tags are now open. A list of locations follows.

Ocean City Flower Show Goes Virtual

A 47-year-old tradition will continue virtually as the annual Ocean City Flower Show presented by the Garden Club of Ocean …

Tuesday, May 19

Construction Begins on $6.8M. Housing Project

A celebratory groundbreaking ceremony was shelved due to the coronavirus pandemic, but construction has begun on a $6.8 million affordable …

Cape May County Reports Nine New Coronavirus Cases

The Cape May County Health Department reported Tuesday that there are nine new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number …

Lifeguards Go On Duty Starting May 23

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced Tuesday that the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the beaches …

Sturdy Savings Bank Donates to Food Pantries During Pandemic

Sturdy Savings Bank recently presented 25 food banks and pantries in Cape May County and Somers Point with checks to …

OCHS Kicks Off Virtual Graduation Plans

Ocean City High School’s seniors picked up their caps and gowns, Class of 2020 lawn signs and senior T-shirts Monday …

Monday, May 18

"Mom’s Prom" at Home Saves the Day

It was the lost Prom. Or was it? Last Friday, on the afternoon of what would have been Ocean City …

New COVID-19 Death in County

The Cape May County Health Department reported the death of an 87-year-old Lower Township woman Monday from COVID-19. “We are …

Sunday, May 17

Ocean City Post 524 Gives Back to Veterans and Businesses

Going into its sixth year, American Legion Post 524’s Veterans Rest & Relaxation Program in Ocean City has provided expense-paid …

Three New COVID-19 Cases in County

Cape May County reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, raising the total number to 515 countywide. No new …

Saturday, May 16

Friends and Associates Mourn Sports Journalist Chuck Betson

Tributes and expressions of sadness and poured in Saturday as news spread of the passing of Ocean City resident and …

Beaches Open, Boardwalk Bustles

Ocean City beaches were packed Saturday afternoon, on the first day people were allowed to sunbathe. This past week vacationers …

County Reports One New Coronavirus Death

Cape May County announced Saturday that a 63-year-old man from Woodbine has died from the coronavirus. The county also reported …

Friday, May 15

Cape May County Ambassadors Help People Navigate Social Distancing

As the beaches, Boardwalks and businesses begin to open up, officials are taking a proactive approach to lessen the spread …

Levchuk Wins Third Ward Race

Political newcomer Jody Levchuk defeated incumbent Third Ward Councilman Tony Wilson in the vote-by-mail Ocean City municipal election. According to …

Mayor’s Message: May 15

Mayor Jay Gillian gives the latest update on the easing of the coronavirus restrictions as Ocean City looks to safely …

Cape May County Reports 20 New Cases of Coronavirus

Cape May County confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, raising the total number in the county to 508. …

Thursday, May 14

This Weekend Serves as Dry Run for Memorial Day

Ocean City is fully reopening the beaches Saturday as a dress rehearsal to prepare for the big surge in visitors …

Social Distancing Firefighters on Scene to Snuff Out Fire at Tabernacle

Social distancing played a role in the fast response and prevention of a potentially serious fire at the Ocean City …

Cape May County Reports New COVID-19 Death

The Cape May County Health Department reported Thursday that five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total …

"Full Access" to Ocean City Beaches Starting Saturday

Ocean City will open up the beaches to “full access” beginning this Saturday, the city announced on its coronavirus information …

Wednesday, May 13

OCHS Football Seniors Remotely Lauded During Quarantine

When New Jersey schools were forced to close as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ocean City High School football …

No Winner Declared Yet in Third Ward Race

Mail-in ballots have been cast in the Ocean City 2020 municipal election. Tallying began Tuesday night, with priority given to …

Two More County Residents Die of COVID-19

The Cape May County Health Department reported Wednesday that a 68-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, both from Woodbine, have …

Jet Drive Exchange Offers Water Sports Fun

With limited options currently available to enjoy the outdoors, how about getting into boating? Jet Drive Exchange offers unlimited access …

Tuesday, May 12

Third Ward Council Election Too Close to Call

Incumbent Third Ward Councilman Tony Wilson, challenged by Boardwalk businessman Jody Levchuk in an unprecedented vote-by-mail municipal election, is trailing …

Social Distance Ambassadors Coming to Cape May County

The Cape May County Department of Health has announced its new social distance campaign, called "Six Feet Saves." Six Feet …

Cape May County Reports Two New Coronavirus Deaths

Cape May County has confirmed two new deaths and nine new cases of COVID-19 in the latest update on the …

OCHS Principal Outlines End-of-Year Plans

School officials outline end-of-the-year plans for Ocean City High School in a letter to students and their families. They include …

Monday, May 11

Ocean City Boardwalk Reopens to Delight of Residents, Visitors

Just one day after Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian gave the green light to beach lovers and opened the city’s …

Two New COVID-19 Deaths in County

The Cape May County Health Department reported Monday that a 71-year-old woman from Lower Township and a 55-year-old man from …

Mail-in Ballots Due Tuesday in O.C. Election

It is time to cast your vote, if you haven’t already, in the Ocean City municipal election, where mail-in ballots …

Cape May County Cancels Memorial Day Ceremony

Cape May County has canceled its annual Memorial Day ceremony in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Freeholder Director Gerald M. …

Sunday, May 10

Families Enjoy Access to O.C. Beaches

Maria Ricci said coming down to Ocean City to enjoy the beach with her husband, Dave, and their 8-year-old son, …

Cape May County Details Road to Reopening

Cape May County’s total COVID-19 cases has increased by five cases, making a total of 463 cases in the county, …

Bay Avenue Construction Update

Construction continues on Bay Avenue between 8th and 31st streets for a Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority project. Details …

Saturday, May 9

Summer's Coming! Martin Z. Mollusk Sees His Shadow

Ocean City celebrated Martin Z. Mollusk Day on Saturday and yes, folks, the crustacean indeed saw his shadow, which means …

OCHS Student Needs Your Vote in Performance to Aid COVID-19 Victims

An Ocean City High School student’s love of music and the performing arts could pay off for OCNJ CARE, the …

Fifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Cape May County

Cape May County health officials reported Saturday that there are 15 new coronavirus cases. Altogether, the county has had 458 …

Ocean City Reopens Beaches

Ocean City has reopened the beaches following a prolonged shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to the beaches will be …

Friday, May 8

New Regulations to Prevent Beach Takeovers by Vendors

Don’t hog the beach. Ocean City is making that point clear through a new set of regulations to prevent beach …

Mayor's Message: Coronavirus Update

Mayor Jay Gillian said Friday that he hopes to share information with the public "very soon" about reopening Ocean City's …

Cape May County Reports New COVID-19 Death

The Cape May County Health Department reported Friday that an 88-year-old Lower Township man died from COVID-19. The total number …

Thursday, May 7

O.C. Council Candidates Give Their Views on the Issues

The Ocean City municipal election is just days away. And with an unprecedented pandemic shifting everything to mail-in ballots, the …

Cape May County Reports One New Coronavirus Death

The Cape May County Health Department on Thursday announced one new death and 15 new cases of COVID-19. The county …

Wednesday, May 6

Beach Patrols Ready for Season, Whenever it Happens

Looking for a little certainty in uncertain times? Look no further than the Ocean City and Sea Isle Beach Patrols. …

Three New COVID-19 Deaths in County

The Cape May County Health Department on Wednesday reported 25 new COVID-19 cases, including three that caused the deaths of …

Halloween Retailer Switches From Scary Masks to PPE to Help AtlantiCare

During this unprecedented time when healthcare facilities across the country are in need, Spencer Spirit Holdings became an integral part …

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 …

Tuesday, May 5

O.C. Council Offers Additional Relief to Taxpayers

City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday that extends the grace period to pay quarterly taxes to June 1 from …

PTA Shows "Teacher Appreciation" With Gift Bags

The Ocean City Parent Teacher Association has had to find creative ways to reach out to the school community to …

Cape May County Offers Reopening Plan

A consensus-driven coalition of Cape May County freeholders, mayors and business community leaders Tuesday made a submission to Gov. Phil …

Two More COVID-19 Deaths in County

Cape May County on Tuesday reported two more deaths and eight new cases of the coronavirus. The new deaths included …

Monday, May 4

N.J. Schools to Remain Closed, But Ocean City Committed to Online Learning

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that New Jersey's schools would remain closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic for …

Cape May County Reports Two New Coronavirus Deaths

Cape May County on Monday reported two more deaths and 10 new cases of coronavirus, but also announced that it …

Letter to the Editor: Senior Living Centers Can’t Do It Alone

Lawrence D. Carlson, president and CEO of United Methodist Communities, discusses the deep personal relationships that develop between staff members …

Sunday, May 3

Sports & Civic Center Getting Facelift

By the end of 2020, Ocean City's Sports & Civic Center at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk will be renovated. …

Protect Entire Family, Including Pets, From Coronavirus, County Says

Cape May County health officials on Sunday reported 11 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 361 countywide. Currently, …

Beaches, Boardwalk Remain Closed

Ocean City has posted a statement on the municipal website reminding the public that the beaches and Boardwalk remain closed …

Saturday, May 2

Crowds Relish Reopening of Parks

This was the day that they took off their masks and gloves and put on their bathing suits, shorts and …

O.C. Fundraiser For Shore Medical Center Offers Message of Thanks

An idea to help frontline workers sprouted, well, popped up in a way, between neighbors in Ocean City and nearby …

One New COVID-19 Death in County

Cape May County on Saturday reported one new death and four more cases from the coronavirus. Altogether, the county has …

Friday, May 1

‘Mr. Mature’ Dodges Storms, Completes Airlift of Supplies

Neither rain, nor lightning, nor 35 mph winds could keep Mr. Mature America from his appointed rounds. Jack Merritt, a …

Mayor's Message: 'We Need to be Patient'

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging the community to be patient while the beaches, boardwalk and other attractions remain closed during …

County Reports Another Coronavirus Death

The Cape May County Health Department reported Friday that an 89-year-old man from Lower Township has died from COVID-19. The …

Cape May County Parks to Reopen Saturday

Cape May County will reopen its County Parks System effective 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. However, there will be …