Ocean City was named in a recent National Geographic article. The beach resort was named among the best international beach towns. The article took reader recommendations on best beach towns and Ocean City was among those named. The family friendly nature of the city is among the reasons named for its popularity.
State Police are investigating a body they found on Thursday. Authorities wouldn’t confirm if the body was that of the 14-year-old boy who went missing in the water earlier this week. To this point, police only confirmed that it was an active investigation and they were looking into the incident. When more details are discovered…
A major advance for a much needed beach project in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that a project partnership agreement has been reached between federal and state partners who are working on the project. The United State Army Corps of Engineers believes the beach fill project will take place in the fall. The…
Ocean City Police are looking into the death of a body found in an alley on 9th St. Police say they believe that it is a suicide. The identity of the man has not been released and an investigation into the incident is continuing.
The Coast Guard has suspended the search shortly before 4 p.m., Monday for a 14-year-old boy who went missing Sunday evening in the water near 9th Street in Ocean City, New Jersey. A 25-foot Response Boat — Small crew from Coast Guard Station — Small Great Egg, a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Coast…
A developing story coming out of Ocean City. Authorities there say a group of teenagers who were swimming on Sunday evening were rescued from their swim around 7pm, but one 14 year old was reported missing. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a 14 year old boy remained missing after he and his friends…
The Ocean City Council will officially reorganize on Tuesday at Noon. A ceremony will be held at the Ocean City Music Pier to reorganize Council, swear in Mayor Jay Gillian for a new term of office, and handle other routine business. Monday is the final day on the Ocean City School Board for Peter Madden.…
A smoking ban is coming to the Ocean City boardwalk. City Council met and voted unanimously in favor of a new law that eliminates smoking along the entire length of the popular boardwalk despite a plea for a delay by the Boardwalk Merchants Association. The boardwalk smoking ban includes all access ramps to the boardwalk.…
Ocean City residents will be able to speak their mind on a possible smoking ban for the entire boardwalk. Council there will hold a public hearing and second reading on a ban of smoking there. Currently, smoking is regulated in portions of the boardwalk. The hearing will take place during the regularly scheduled council meeting…
A fire stan Ocean City restaurant caused more than $100,000 in damage. A broke out Saturday at 10am at the Happy Days Cafe located at 10th Street and Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. The restaurant was closed at the time of the fire; fire officials say it started in the rear of the building. Firemen…