A beach fill project in northern Cape May County is expected to begin this spring. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company will be performing the beach fill in Strathmere and Ocean City this April with equipment being mobilized int he spring. There will be two dredges in place…
A big vote could be coming this week from the Ocean City Council. There is expected to be a vote on a proposed skateboard park in the community. A second reading and public hearing will be held on the ordinance. The park would be located on the 500 block of Asbury Ave. In total, the ordinance…
The start date for a massive beach fill project in Ocean City and Sea Isle City is expected before the holidays. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a decision on a start date from the contractor who will do the work is expected on or before Monday, December 8th. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock…
On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard presented an outstanding service award to an Ocean City patrolman. John Porreca was recognized for his work with the Ocean City Police Department’s Marine Unit, and his role in more than 30 search and rescue missions in the past year and a half. Coast Guard officials said the police…
A Cape May County community was recognized by Forbes. The group named Ocean City the third smartest small city in the country. Saint George, Utah was named number one on the list. The study looks at the increase in at least a bachelor’s degree since 2000 in different small cities across the country.
The State of New Jersey announced some major disaster relief grants as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and much of that money locally is headed to Ocean City. Several historic properties are in line to get grants including St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church, and Ocean City city hall, all in Ocean…
Remember that Ocean City school experiment that was supposed to be launched into space? Another attempt is now scheduled for December 9th. Ocean City school officials confirm that another rocket is expected to fly to the International Space Station next month and with it will be another experiment conducted by students at Ocean City High.…
A tough ending to a great season for the Ocean City girls field hockey team on Saturday. Ocean City fell to Warren Hills Regional High School 5-4 in the state Group III championship game on Saturday afternoon. Lauren McNally scored three goals for Ocean City. Ocean City had defeated Warren Hills three previous times in…
It’s another South Jersey Group III boys soccer championship for Ocean City High School. Ocean City knocked off Toms River South Thursday afternoon to capture its second consecutive South Jersey title. Ocean City goalie Russell Lindsay got his 13th shutout of the season. Ocean City will play Tuesday at Toms River North in the state…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has had a change of heart, and has decided to hold a Christmas parade after all. Earlier this week, the city cancelled its annual parade due to a conflict. Now, Gillian says the parade will go on as planned due to its history and tradition. The parade steps off on…