Two Ocean City firemen have been recognized for saving the life of an unconscious man in a burning home last year. Captain Gary Green and Fireman Bill Wasekanes have earned valor awards for their rescue in an apartment located in the 1500 block of Simpson Avenue. The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey honored both…
A popular Ocean City car dealership has changed hands. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the Perry-Eagan Chevrolet dealership has been sold to a company that includes Ben Catanese from Pennsylvania. The dealership will continue to operate on the lease of the property in Ocean City which has about five years remaining. The family owns…
The Ocean City police chief announced on Monday that the public has been asked for their comments on the city’s police force. Chief Chad Callahan said a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Sunday, May 1st to examine all aspects of the Ocean City…
Two senior members of Ocean City High School’s boys varsity eight will be rowing for rival teams in college next year. Both Colin Stewart and Ryan Fisher plan to sign letters of intent this week after some big wins early this season. Stewart will row for Drexel University, while Fisher will attend La Salle University on partial…
Ocean City will now offer free beach tags to active military members, their spouses and children under the age of 12. Council met before the weekend and unanimously approved a new ordinance that will allow the active military to enjoy a day at the beach for free. Other municipalities in Cape May County also offer…
The head of a citizens’ group in Ocean City claims the FBI is investing Ocean City’s government. Michael Hinchman made the comment during last week’s Ocean City Council meeting. Hinchman announced that he was interviewed by the FBI and gave no information about the topic that was discussed. Hinchman has been critical of the city’s…
A brand new waterfront development is coming to 10th Street and the bay in Ocean City. The Ocean City Planning Board ruled Wednesday night in favor of a major new development at the former Dan’s Dock that will include boat fuel, waterfront dining, and residential development. The Board voted 8-1 in favor of the project.
Ocean City may soon offer free beach tags to active military members and to veterans. The issue is expected to be discussed Thursday evening during the Council meeting. Other towns, including Avalon and Sea Isle City, have also offered free beach tags to active military members.
Fans of the beaches of Ocean City voted the resort to the top of the list in an online competition. Coastal Living Magazine listed beaches throughout the country in a bracket-style beach contest and solicited online voting over the past several weeks. In the final match-up of the competition, Ocean City beat Huntington Beach, CA,…
An Ocean City based home health care agency may have its license revoked by the State of New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs announced today it will attempt to revoke the license of Home Care Specialists for sending uncertified workers into the homes of patients. The company is also accused of falsifying…