Ocean City

There’s a big political battle brewing in Ocean City on Tuesday.  Voters will fill the seat of mayor during an election that features incumbent Jay Gillian and challenger John Flood.  Three at large council seats will be filled; the candidates are running unopposed.  Polls will be open Tuesday until 8pm.

It was a no-hitter for Ocean City junior pitcher Brandon Lashley during a 1-0 victory over Middle Township Tuesday afternoon.  The victory was the Red Raiders’ ninth consecutive win and improved Lashley’s season record to 4-0. For more, see Tom Williams’ story on CoastSportsToday.com.

The United States Coast Guard medevaced a 71 year old man suffering from possible kidney failure off a cruise ship that was 51 miles east of Ocean City on Friday evening.  The request was made by the captain of the ship; an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Atlantic City made the …

Both lanes on Ocean City’s 34th Street Bridge are expected to be open again come Thursday.  City officials say the regular traffic pattern should be back in time for the Spring Block Party weekend.  The bridge work is one of many capital projects underway in the city.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian says March’s lousy weather has delayed the completion of some construction projects in the city.  Gillian notes that the County’s work on the 34th Street Bridge will be completed by the beginning of May, and a Four Ward Drainage Project paving project should begin on …

Ocean City has finally reached a settlement on the acquisition of the former Getty gasoline station at Ninth and Bay avenues.  City officials announced that the deal was wrapped up last Wednesday.  The city intends to landscape the area and will make it a new park in advance of the …

A major reconstruction project on the Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge between Ocean City and Upper Township is nearing completion.  The bridge is expected to be closed during the overnight hours next week so concrete medians can be removed.  The rough surface on the current bridge deck is unfinished, and will be …

A relatively new boardwalk attraction in Ocean City is getting a major facelift.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Gale Force roller coaster is getting new track since the previous ride was too bumpy for passengers to enjoy.  The ride manufacturer is upgrading the track free of charge.

Ocean City has locked down a date for its town-wide meeting to discuss future dredging projects.  Mayor Jay Gillian announced that the meeting will be held at the Ocean City Tabernacle on Saturday, April 28th.  Engineers will be present to discuss the project.

Ocean City has scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss a dredging program next month.  Mayor Jay Gillian announced that the meeting will be held on April 28th at the Ocean City Tabernacle.  City officials will discuss this year’s dredging plan and long-term initiatives.