Ocean City has become the latest community to approve a complete ban of smoking on its beaches. Violators could be subject to a $100 fine. The smoking ban will go into effect on July 4th. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is very likely to sign a new law that will ban smoking on all beaches,…
Preliminary competition begins Thursday evening in Ocean City for the annual Miss New Jersey Pageant. The pageant will run through Saturday event at the Music Pier where the crown will be awarded. Tickets start at $45.
Ocean City will be conducting a water rescue drill on Tuesday. The drill will involve multiple agencies and will occur near the Route 52 Causeway. The United States Coast Guard will participate in the drill, which will be monitored from the Welcome Center.
Ocean City High School pitcher Dan Nunan has been selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the major league draft. Tom Williams of CoastSportsToday.com reports that Nunan was the 361st overall player selected, in the 12th round. The Angels are the major league home of former Millville baseball star Mike Trout.
Five people were rescued from the surf near Ocean City’s 9th Street Jetty Friday evening. Police say cops, firemen, and bystanders all helped to rescue five people who were in the water and could not return safely. Members of the public used surfboards and boogie boards to help assist with the rescue.
Sea Isle City will share its business administrator with Ocean City, for the time being. Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian announced that George Savastano will be the acting administrator in Ocean City until Ocean City finds a permanent replacement for James Mallon, who resigned last month. Savastano used to work as Ocean City’s public works…
A dozen student athletes at Ocean City High School have advanced to the New Jersey State Group 3 track and field championships to be held next weekend. Six girls and six boys, along with five relay teams and will compete in a State meet in Bayville. For more, see Tom Williams’ story on CoastSportsToday.com.
The 17th Street Bridge in Ocean City will be closed during the daytime hours on Tuesday. The closing will provide for the delivery and installation of the final precast bridge structure. No vehicle traffic will be allowed on the bridge for ten hours, starting at 8:00am.
A north end drainage project in Ocean City will continue into the summer months. Mayor Jay Gillian announced that crews will finish work near the Ocean City Primary School while school is out of session. A final paving of the streets will occur after the summer season.
Ocean City Councilman Robert Barr will be hosting a Fourth Ward meeting on Saturday at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Barr will meet personally with residents about any issues they have about government; an update on various capital projects will be offered.