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Monday, November 30

Ocean City's 'Santa's Mailbox' Offers Direct Line to North Pole

Downtown Ocean City, decorated with wreaths adorned with bright red bows, lamp posts wrapped with garland and old-fashioned horse and …

Special Weather Statement: Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Ocean City through 7 p.m. on Monday, according …

Sunday, November 29

Lawyer Ed Simonson Opens Ocean City Office

Ed Simonson knew what he wanted to do ever since he was young and while he took some career turns …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

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

Saturday, November 28

Christmas Trees Pop Up In Unlikely Spots – Ocean City Beaches

When the world is in a pandemic and an end to it does not seem in sight, the little things …

Historic Organ Restoration Committee Releases Holiday CD

The Historic Organ Restoration Committee has released, “Deck the Hall,” the first recording in 22 years of the world’s largest …

Friday, November 27

Move Over Turkey, it’s Santa’s Time to Shine

Residents and visitors alike were treated to a visit from Santa Claus throughout Ocean City today. Making his way around …

Mayor’s Message: Nov. 27

Mayor Jay Gillian is urging everyone to continue taking precautions to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus. "Let's …

Thursday, November 26

Board of Realtors, OCNJ CARE Partner to Help Community

During the holidays and year-round there are people in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic more people are facing difficult times, …

Ecumenical Council Food Cupboard is Seeking Donations

Donations of non-perishable foods are currently being accepted at the Ecumenical Council Food Cupboard. The Council is also accepting frozen …

Wednesday, November 25

COVID Concerns Halt OCHS Football Game

Ocean City High School’s last football game of the season was abruptly canceled at halftime Wednesday night because of a …

O.C. Community Delivers Hope and Meals For Thanksgiving

Brett Bailey, of Ocean City, pushed her shopping cart down the sidewalk outside of St. Peter's United Methodist Church on …

Ocean City Powderpuff Football Shares Joy 

Wednesday night at Ocean City’s turf stadium, the usual sights and sounds of a Friday night football game were taking …

Tuesday, November 24

Mayor to Dog Owners: Keep Your Pets Leashed

Although dogs are banned on Ocean City’s beaches during the peak summer tourism season, they are allowed to romp on …

Santa to Tour Ocean City on Friday

The Ocean City Fire Department will help Santa Claus greet children throughout Ocean City on Friday, Nov. 27. Santa will …

Cape May County NAACP Hosting “NeighborHoodie” Drive

This year the Cape May County NAACP is hosting its 1st Annual "NeighborHoodie Drive" and is seeking the public's help. …

Monday, November 23

Ocean City Joins Forces to Offer Thanksgiving Meals to Community

In a showing of community spirit, Ocean City organizations are making sure that despite the cancelation of dinners traditionally provided …

County May Move into High-Risk Level for COVID-19 Transmission

On Friday the Cape May County Department of Health advised Cape May County Superintendents that the Southeast region, which includes …

O.C. Seeks Nominations for MLK Community Service Awards

Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18. The annual …

Sunday, November 22

At Johnson’s Appliances, 75 Years and Counting

When Don Johnson joined his father, Sam, in the family’s Ocean City appliance business in the early 1970s, the marketplace …

Ocean City Girls Soccer Team Cruises to Championship

The fall sports programs at Ocean City have done it again. A day after Ocean City’s field hockey team captured …

Saturday, November 21

“Earlier Than The Bird” Draws Holiday Shoppers

In a year when nothing much seems to be normal and virtual has become a reality, a tradition in Ocean …

Ocean City Takes Field Hockey Title in Thrilling OT Victory   

The Ocean City High School field hockey team outlasted Egg Harbor Township, 2-1, in double overtime Saturday to capture the …

O.C. Schools to Use Survey Results to Improve COVID-19 Prevention

The Ocean City school district's November 2020 survey, which focused on what the district can control and work to improve …

Discounted 2021 Beach Tags Now On Sale

Seasonal beach tags for summer 2021 went on sale Saturday at a discounted price of $20 each. The sale price …

Ocean City Comes Up Short Against DePaul

Ocean City’s football team jumped out to an early lead but lost its first game of the season, dropping a …

Friday, November 20

Johnson's Appliances Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Johnson’s Appliances and Bedding is celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Instead of asking for a gift, we want to share one …

OCHS Girls Soccer Heads to Championship

The Ocean City High School girls soccer team defeated the Mainland Mustangs 3-1 on a sunny Friday afternoon, advancing to …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 20

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that the Ocean City Ecumenical Council's annual Thanksgiving Service has been canceled this year in …

NJSIAA Alters Winter Plan, Pushes Back Sports Start Dates

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced it is pushing back start dates for winter high school sports more …

Land Deals and Hybrid Learning Top Council Meeting

Ocean City is kicking in more money to complete the acquisition of three adjacent pieces of property that would be …

Thursday, November 19

Ocean City Field Hockey Team Advances to Championship

The Ocean City High School field hockey team defeated the visiting Mainland Mustangs 3-0 in the semifinal round of the …

Get Ready for “Earlier Than the Bird” Shopping Extravaganza

Ocean City’s “Earlier than the Bird” event is your holiday wake-up call inviting one and all to come out and …

O.C. Football Team Shakes Off Adversity; Set to Play DePaul Catholic

Ocean City's originally scheduled Championship Game set for Friday night at Carey Field against Camden High School has been cancelled. …

Wednesday, November 18

School Officials Hear Parents' Concerns About Hybrid Learning

Ocean City school officials reassured parents that they are doing all they can to navigate through the challenges of the …

OCHS Girls Soccer Team Advances in Playoffs

The Ocean City High School girls soccer team continued its winning ways on Wednesday afternoon with a dominating 11-0 playoff …

Acme Set to Reopen Thursday

Mayor Jay Gillian announced that the Acme supermarket at 800 West Avenue is tentatively scheduled to reopen at 7 a.m. …

Tuesday, November 17

O.C. Housing Authority to Coordinate Free Rides to Supermarket For Residents

Senior citizens and families living in Ocean City’s affordable-housing communities have enjoyed the convenience of doing their grocery shopping at …

Ocean City Schools Seek Feedback on Hybrid Learning

In a continued effort to improve upon the Ocean City school district experience for students and their parents, the district …

OCHS Boys Soccer Season Comes to an End

The Ocean City High School boys soccer team saw their 2020 season come to an end Tuesday with a 3-0 …

O.C. Rolls to Win in Hockey Playoffs

The Ocean City High School field hockey team rolled to a 9-0 victory over visiting Lower Cape May Eagles on …

“Code Blue” in Cape May County

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has declared a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory for all municipalities for …

Boy Charged With Arson in Acme Fire

Police charged a 12-year-old Ocean City boy with arson on Tuesday in the weekend fire that closed the Acme supermarket …

Monday, November 16

Fire Shutters Ocean City Acme Indefinitely

The day after a fire that shuttered the typically bustling Acme Supermarket at 800 West Avenue in Ocean City, employees …

County Offers Ways to Stay Safe on Thanksgiving

The Cape May County Health Department is offering safety tips for Thanksgiving celebrations. The holiday is a time when many …

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule

Ocean City has announced the Thanksgiving week schedule for trash and recycling pickups. Details follow.

Sunday, November 15

Fire Shuts Down Acme in Ocean City

A fire that began in the Acme parking garage at Eighth Street and West Avenue in Ocean City on Sunday …

Saturday, November 14

Countdown to Spruced Up Sports Complex

The Ocean City Sports and Civic Center is a popular venue for athletics and special events and has been for …

OCHS Wins Boys Soccer Playoff Opener

The Ocean City High School boys soccer team defeated the visiting Burlington Township Eagles, 3-0, on Saturday in the first …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

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

Friday, November 13

Ocean City Takes Playoff Win Over St. Joseph

The Ocean City Red Raiders secured a 12-7 win against the visiting St. Joseph Wildcats during Friday night’s West Jersey …

Ocean City's Winterfest Offers Holiday Shopping Experience

Shoppers seemed to delight in Day One of Ocean City's first ever Winterfest by the Sea, which features an array …

New Jersey Hope and Healing Offers Emotional Support Amid COVID-19

Over one-third of New Jersey adults surveyed by the National Center for Health Statistics and Census Bureau from April to …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 13

Mayor Jay Gillian is congratulating the Ocean City High School sports teams for what he called their "remarkable fall season." …

Thursday, November 12

Ocean City Holiday Décor Offers Magical Escape

Each holiday season Ocean City’s downtown is adorned in wreaths, red bows, garland-wrapped lamp posts and other accents to create …

Wednesday, November 11

Ocean City Honors Military on Veterans Day

Members of the military were remembered, celebrated and honored during a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at the Ocean City Tabernacle. …

National Day of Awareness on Disposal of Prescription Drugs

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is raising awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and encouraging …

Tuesday, November 10

O.C. School District Releases COVID-19 Figures

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the county and the country, Ocean City school district leaders are being proactive …

Monday, November 9

Library Offers "Virtually" Everything

The Ocean City Free Public Library historically has been a hub of community activity, offering entertainment, learning tools and, of …

OCHS Shuts Out Lower Cape May in Girls Soccer

Ocean City High School’s girls soccer team blanked the visiting Lower Cape May Tigers on Monday afternoon, 9-0. The win …

Sunday, November 8

Ocean City Church Wins Court Battle

Tabernacle Baptist Church is regaining its tax-exempt status following a judge’s ruling that the controversial sale of Ocean City’s oldest …

One Whale of a Problem in Sea Isle, Avalon

A dead and decaying 30-foot, two-ton humpback whale stuck in the mud between Sea Isle City and Avalon in Townsends …

Ocean City Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

The annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. …

Saturday, November 7

Crowds Enjoy Ocean City Beaches and Boardwalk

For anyone who headed to Ocean City’s beaches and Boardwalk Saturday, they might forget that it is nearing the holidays. …

OCHS Field Hockey Team Tops Mainland

Ocean City High School’s field hockey team launched an offensive onslaught against the visiting Mainland Mustangs, winning 11-1 on Saturday. …

Dead Whale Stuck in Townsends Inlet

A dead 30-foot, two-ton, humpback whale is stuck in the mud in a shallow section of Townsends Inlet between Sea …

Friday, November 6

RIVALRY: Ocean City vs. Mainland

On a crisp fall night under the lights, the Ocean City Red Raiders played the Mainland Mustangs, a classic South …

Mayor’s Message: Nov. 6

City Council last night approved the first reading of a bond ordinance that would pay for the design of a …

City Council Takes First Vote For Proposed Public Safety Building

In the first formal vote for the project, City Council introduced a bond ordinance Thursday night to pay for architectural …

Thursday, November 5

O.C. Boys Soccer Bounces Back With Big Win

The Ocean City High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Lower Cape May on Thursday afternoon, 5-0. The win brings …

Wednesday, November 4

N.J. Inmate Release Draws Senator's Anger

More than 2,000 inmates were released in New Jersey on Wednesday in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 …

BHHS Congratulates O.C. Office on National Award

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors announced that the Ocean City Simpson Avenue-Ninth Street sales office is being recognized …

Van Drew Declares Victory; Morey, Pierson Retain GOP Seats

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew declared victory Tuesday night in the hotly contested 2nd Congressional District race that pitted the …

Tuesday, November 3

County Warns Against “COVID Fatigue”

Cape May County officials are warning residents against “COVID Fatigue” and remind people of the necessary precautions in the colder …

Monday, November 2

Countdown to Election Night

Heading into Tuesday, more than 60 percent of Cape May County voters have already cast their ballots in an election …

Aquatic & Fitness Center Announces Schedule For Nov. and Dec.

The November and December schedules for programs at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center are now available. Details follow.

Sunday, November 1

Trump Parade Rolls Into Ocean City

With just two days left before the Nov. 3 election in one of the most heated and divisive presidential races …

Strong Winds Expected Through Monday

Strong winds are expected along the coast through Monday night, according to a weather alert from the Cape May County …