Ocean City Fire Department rescues mother, kids, bystanders from rip current; police department assists
OCEAN CITY — It took just 7 minutes for first responders to pull a mother and her two children from a rip current and bring them safely to the beach Sunday afternoon. Capt. Chris Vliet said the Ocean City Fire Department received a call at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 5 reporting swimmers in distress between the […]
‘Ring of Fire’ on stage this week in Ocean City
Musical chronicles the life of Johnny Cash; it features five singer-musicians OCEAN CITY — Audiences this week will hear something familiar and something new with Johnny Cash’s music when the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company stages “Ring of Fire” Friday through Sunday on the Music Pier stage. “‘Ring of Fire’ chronicles the life of Johnny Cash, […]
Rear admiral, an Ocean City native, does outreach work with the Navy
BOSTON – Ocean City, N.J. native, Rear Adm. Jacquelyn “Jackie” McClelland, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) deputy commander, visited communities across eastern Massachusetts Sept. 10-12 as part of the Navy’s Executive Engagement Visit (EEV) program. NAVCO oversees a number of community outreach programs, like the EEV Program, that are designed to connect Americans with their Navy […]
Six candidates for Upper Township school board
PETERSBURG — Six candidates on two slates are vying for three seats on the Upper Township Board of Education. The nine-member panel oversees a primary, elementary and intermediate school, while the district pays tuition to Ocean City and other communities for high school. Three serve as non-voting members of the Ocean City school board. Incumbents […]
HERO Campaign’s 25th anniversary walk is Oct. 19
OCEAN CITY – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 25th Anniversary HERO Walk on Sunday, Oct. 19, on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 350 supporters and victim families are expected for the event, which raises funds and awareness for the non-profit campaign and its mission to prevent drunk […]
OCHS Alumni Weekend kicks off this Friday: Red + White = Pink
OCEAN CITY – Red and White will mix with plenty of Pink this year as the Ocean City Alumni Association hosts the 17th Annual Red & White Weekend, part of the Ocean City High School Homecoming festivities. The celebration begins Friday, Oct. 10, with a community-wide “Get Your Pink On” pre-game rally from 4 to […]
Upper Township honors local boy killed in 2024 accident
PETERSBURG — A family friend thanked Township Committee on Sept. 22 for honoring a local boy who died in a car accident a year prior. “I want to thank you for honoring the life of a very special boy, Easton Beisler,” Katie Sementa said. On Monday, Township Committee named Sept. 23 Easton Beisler Day in […]
Tom Sherf to lead Ocean City Tabernacle
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Tabernacle announced the appointment of Tom Sherf as its new executive director. Sherf brings more than two decades of leadership experience in Christian higher education and ministry, including his most recent role as vice president of marketing and enrollment at Cairn University. “As the Ocean City Tabernacle nears its 150th […]
Four candidates for two seats on Point City Council
Five running in Northfield SOMERS POINT — Two incumbents are facing challenges for their seats on City Council when the public casts ballots before or on Election Day, set for Nov. 4. Longtime Ward I representative Sean McGuigan is facing former candidate Levi Fox, while Ward II veteran Mike Owen is competing with former candidate […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events in the area
Knights present flags Wednesday OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Knights of Columbus are presenting Flags for Forgotten Soldiers from Nov. 8 until Veteran’s Day in honor of the number of veterans who commit suicide monthly. The number is over 600 this year. The Knights will be at Ninth Street and Bay Avenue in Ocean […]