Ocean City has prevailed and can now award a contract to alleviate some major flooding issues in the resort. A judge ruled that Ocean City properly awarded a contract to a low bidder on a contract after being challenged by another bidder who challenged legal aspects of the action. The contract is worth $6.6 million.…
A video camera that was attached to a surfboard in Ocean City back in September, 2010 has washed up on the beach and is being returned to its owner. Jamie Weir says he found the camera last week and after looking at the footage he was able to return the camera to its owner, Andrew…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian says his city expects a favorable decision this week by a judge to clear the way for a major drainage project between 26th and 34th streets in the city. The city awarded the contract to the lowest bidder, but there is a challenge from an unsuccessful bidder on the project.…
The school tax rate is expected to climb in Ocean City this year. The proposed school tax is expected to climb by one tenth of one cent to 21.8 cents. The new spending plan totals $45.6 million, and will be discussed at a public hearing to be held on April 26th.
The Ocean City Fire Department responded to a house fire in Somers Point Thursday morning. Authorities say a fire broke out in a dryer at a home located at 3 Jefferson Avenue. There was extensive damage to the home, but fortunately, no injuries. The Somers Point and Linwood fire departments also responded.
43 year old Bruce Wayne Higgins was in federal court this week charged with robbing banks in Ocean City and Atlantic City. Higgins appeared before Federal Judge Karen Williams and was detained after the hearing. He could face up to 20 years in prison on each charge, along with a large cash fine. Higgins robbed…
A big fire late Wednesday afternoon in Ocean City destroyed a two level home. The fire was reported around 6:30pm in the 5200 block of Simpson Drive. It took fire crews about two hours to douse the flames; there were no injuries.
A great basketball season came to an end Sunday for the Ocean City Lady Red Raiders. Ocean City was defeated by Pascack Valley, 48-45 in the girls Group III state championship game. Ocean City lost only twice all season.
The Ocean City Red Raiders basketball team will compete for a state championship on Sunday. Ocean City battles Pascack Valley at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River for the Group III championship. Ocean City has lost only one game this season.
Ocean City will attempt to purchase the former Getty gasoline station near the 9th Street Bridge. Council has introduced a bond ordinance totaling over $617,000 for the purchase of the vacant property. A large park may be created by the city at the foot of the bridge to replace gas stations that have gone out…