Ocean City

Some planned power outages that were coming to Ocean City on Tuesday have been delayed by a week.  City officials now say outages in the north end and downtown district will occur on October 4th in order to re-route power to another substation.  The outages will start after 9:00am and …

As of October 1st dogs are allowed on the beaches in Ocean City, but a local City Councilman proposed the idea of allowing dogs beach access during the summer. After much controversy and opposition, At-large Councilman Keith Hartzell has dropped the idea of letting dogs onto the beach, even with …

Some major power outages are coming to Ocean City this week.  Atlantic City Electric will be cutting service to many homes and businesses in the Ocean City downtown district, and the north end of town for various equipment upgrades.  The outages should last about a half hour each and will …

Thousands of visitors are expected to return to Ocean City this weekend as five special events are scheduled over two days. The schedule begins with the eighth annual Walk for the Wounded on the Boardwalk to raise money for Operation First Response, a group that gives financial help to soldiers …

On Wednesday night the Ocean City High School boys soccer team played their first game on the new turf field at Carey Stadium under the lights. The Red Raiders beat Absegami 4-1 and the players were impressed with the size of the crowd in the stands. Last week the girls …

South Jersey towns along the shore are boosting their security for upcoming special events, after the bombings in Seaside Park and New York City. Ocean City Police are adding ten more officers for the MS City to Shore Ride and the Walk for the Wounded. Bomb- sniffing dogs from the …

The annual Cape-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference will be held Thursday night at the Ocean City Music Pier from 7-9 p.m. The free event will provide the public with an opportunity to ask a panel of meteorologists and emergency managers about tropical storms, nor’easters and other weather-related issues. Panel members include Martin Pagliughi, …

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian says he will hold a town hall meeting on October 6th to take ideas from residents who live on the 9th Street corridor.  The meeting will be held at the Ocean City Tabernacle on Wesley avenue.  Officials will give a presentation on a beautification effort …

South Jersey Gas is working to improve service in Ocean City.  The utility announced this week that it will be converting Ocean City’s natural gas system from lower to higher pressures throughout the community.  Yellow plastic natural gas mains will be installed along Central and Atlantic avenues from Sixth to …

A severe weather conference is coming to Ocean City this week.  The city will host the conference Thursday evening at the music pier with a panel of experts who will discuss various aspects of how to handle various severe weather events.  On the panel is Cape May County Emergency Management …