A beach fill project in Ocean City is expected to conclude this week. Mayor Jay Gillian announced that the project has approached its final section of beach at Seaspray Road. The project results in two miles of new beach in Ocean City.
89 percent of the students who attend the Ocean City Public School District will return to class. The District announced on its social media page that a Virtual Academy exists for the students who have chosen remote learning. Superintendent Kathleen …
The United States Coast Guard says a 59 year old man lost his life in a boating accident near Ocean City Wednesday afternoon. Another man, 79 years of age, was also injured and taken to an area hospital. The 26 foot center console boat was discovered beached onshore near where the ocean meets the Great …
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One person was reportedly killed during a boating accident near Ocean City Wednesday. 6abc.com reports that a boat was found washed ashore at Seacliff Road. One person was rushed to the hospital, while another was deceased. The United States Coast G…
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing the closure of southbound Exit 30 to Ocean City and Somers Point, and instead making a full interchange at Exit 29. 6abc.com reports that businesses and motorists both oppose the plan saying Exit 30 is necessary for commuters. The proposed closure is part of the Authority’s long-range capital …
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Ocean City Police announced a collaborative effort to hand out 2,500 safety masks throughout the County. Police Chief Jay Prettyman was joined by Mayor Jay Gillian and other officials and volunteers in the effort. Assemblyman Antwan McClellan was par…
Ocean City has cancelled all special events through October. Mayor Jay Gillian announced that the baby parade, September air shows, and the boardwalk Corvette show are all off. He says the events are being scrubbed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ocean City will be opening all of its municipal parking lots for free Tuesday for Tropical Storm Isaias. Some city residents and visitors will want to move their vehicles to higher ground, so the city is making the municipal parking in lots for free. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is closing the beaches to all …
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Ocean City’s latest beach project has reached the Fifth Street Jetty. Mayor Jay Gillian says that’s the section of beach where sand is most needed. The newly rebuilt beaches have room for social distancing, according to the mayor, and som…
A body was recovered near Ocean City in the Great Harbor Inlet Saturday morning. This is close to where 24 year old Jabed Ikbal of Clementon went missing earlier this week. There has been no positive identification of the body announced.
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