Taegen Vivarelli crowned Little Miss Ocean City 2025
9-year-old is entering fourth grade at Upper Township Elementary School OCEAN CITY – Taegen Vivarelli, a 9-year-old from Upper Township, was crowned Little Miss Ocean City 2025 Friday night, Aug. 16, a victory that left the little girl in tears. “I was extremely surprised. I thought it was going to be No. 13 (Rose Bickings) […]
Sea Isle fire damages two restaurants
SEA ISLE CITY – Two restaurants in Sea Isle City were damaged by fire on Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the public information office in Sea Isle – Casa Taco and Casino Pizza. The restaurant staff from Casa Taco, located at 4210 Park Road, called 911 to report a fire in the building at 5:06 […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol, Brigantine Beach Patrol share title at 2024 South Jersey Rescue Board Championships
Teams tie in points with Cape May Beach Patrol a close third BRIGANTINE — With cool temperatures, fairly calm seas and sunny skies that turned cloudy, the Ocean City Beach Patrol and Brigantine Beach Patrol both came out on top at the 2024 South Jersey Rescue Board Championship on Aug. 13. The patrols each ended […]
Seaville hotel proposal gets Zoning Board approval
SEAVILLE — The plan to build a hotel and restaurant on Route 9 in Seaville has moved one giant step forward with the Zoning Board’s 6-1 approval of multiple variances. The proposal, which the board initially tabled, was presented again Aug. 1 following amendments. Applicant John Federico’s initial plan called for 24 apartments and 108 […]
Legacy Remembered: A Celebration of Life Honors Dr. Peter Mora
MAYS LANDING – On Aug. 8, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing Student Center was filled with a profound sense of reverence and remembrance as more than a hundred people gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Peter Louis Mora. Family, friends, colleagues and students came together in the college’s Student Center to […]
Ocean City Fishing Club hosts 118 youngsters at fishing tournament
OCEAN CITY — Youth fishing tournaments attract a variety of participants—first-timers, their families for support, even veterans of other young angler competitions. The Ocean City Fishing Club’s 47th Annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament that was held Saturday also had some “firsts.” Among the 118 participants, the newly-formed Atlantic City Youth Fishing Club came […]
Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino knows how those little girls feel
When they look up to her, she remembers wanting to be an Ocean City queen OCEAN CITY — When little girls approach her, in awe of her crown and sash, Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino knows that feeling well. “I used to be one of those girls and now I get to be in […]
‘Never-ending friendship’: Little Miss Ocean City bonded with crown sisters
OCEAN CITY — Stella Fleming may be crowning her successor Friday night, Aug. 16, at the Ocean City Music Pier and leaving behind her duties as an ambassador for America’s Greatest Family Resort, but she believes there is something everlasting to take with her. Stella, Little Miss Ocean City 2024, made a pair of friendships […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Flea market and hoagie sale OCEAN CITY – There will be a flea market and hoagie sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Come out and enjoy the flea market and pick up one of the delicious hoagies made on the best rolls […]
Rain holds off for 114th Baby Parade
OCEAN CITY — Just like America’s Greatest Family Resort is uniquely family-friendly among Jersey shore resorts, it also appears to have its very own weather pattern. While mainland communities were getting deluged with rain Aug. 8, there was nothing but an annoying cloud cover that was not enough to dampen anybody’s spirits during the 114th […]