Ollie Muzslay, former OCBP captain, dies at 83
He rose from rookie to captain, served 53 years in Ocean City; was a longtime teacher in Upper Township Editor’s note: A celebration of life for former OCBP captain Ollie Muzslay will be noon to 3 p.m. Friday at The Flanders in Ocean City. OCEAN CITY — Oliver Martin “Ollie” Muzslay, 83, who rose from rookie […]
‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ running Oct. 11-20 combines musical theater with ‘Laugh-In’
OCEAN – Musical theater meets “Laugh-In” Oct. 11-20 in this all-new production of “Shout! The Mod Musical” presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company at the Ocean City Music Pier. “This bright vinyl time capsule tracks five groovy girls as they come of age in the ‘60s and flips through the years, taking you back […]
Pink hair extensions support cancer research
LINWOOD — A fundraiser started in memory of Mikenzie Helphenstine, fondly known as Coach H to her Ocean City High School field hockey players, “has grown exponentially for this year’s fundraiser,” according to Jessica Melville of Cancer Support Community New Jersey (formerly Gilda’s Club). The fundraiser, which entails selling pink hair extensions at sporting events […]
Aquatic & Fitness Center pool reopens after $792,000 project
OCEAN CITY — Swimmers were in their bathing suits late Monday morning, anxiously waiting for the pool to reopen at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center. It had been closed for two months to make repairs, re-plaster the interior of the pool, install tiled lane markers on the bottom and replace the decking with […]
New Jordan Road principal’s top priorities are academic success, student well-being
SOMERS POINT — When Ken Berardis walked the halls of Jordan Road School as a boy, he likely had no idea that he would return some day as its principal. The Linwood resident took the reins of the school from Ted Pugliese, who was hired as the district’s superintendent beginning July 1. Berardis, 46, joins […]
HERO Walk to prevent drunk driving on boardwalk Sunday, Oct. 20
OCEAN CITY – More than 300 supporters and families of DUI victims will gather on the Ocean City Boardwalk Sunday, Oct. 20, for the 13th annual John R. Elliott HERO Walk to prevent drunk driving. This year’s walk will feature a display of 13 HERO patrol cars wrapped with the brightly colored logo and message […]
New court in works for Somers Point Street Hockey
SOMERS POINT — City Council and Somers Point Street Hockey are working together to replace and upgrade the north court at The Pit off Marks Road. On Sept. 12, City Council approved a request for proposals to replace the boards and surface of the court with a new dasher board system and sport court deck […]
Mustang football beats Ocean City in defensive struggle
Raiders rebuff Mainland for three quarters, but persistence pays off LINWOOD – The Mainland Mustangs are kings of the bridge once again after a shutout victory over their cross-bay rival Ocean City Red Raiders. The teams were locked into a physical, defensive battle that kept both teams off the scoreboard through three quarters. The Mustangs […]
Spacious condo offers terrific shore getaway just blocks from the beach
OCEAN CITY — The well-appointed condominium at 1230 Central Ave. is just three blocks from the beach and boardwalk of America’s Greatest Family Resort. Its location in the island’s Central neighborhood also puts its next owners within easy walking distance of the resort’s other amenities, such as its award-winning downtown shopping district, multiple popular eateries […]
Ocean City Chase Race: Crew teams race for time in back bay, waterway
OCEAN CITY – Drivers coming in and out of Ocean City were curious about the spectators lining the 34th Street bridge Saturday late morning and afternoon, some stopping to find out what the fuss was all about. The bridge proved a wonderful vantage point to watch the Ocean City Chase Race, with crew teams racing […]