Ocean City presents annual Baby Parade
OCEAN CITY — It’s now safe to go back on the boardwalk after an Upper Township boy’s “Jaws”-themed float won Division C in the 112th Ocean City Baby Parade on Aug. 11. Owen, 8, and his father, Frank Bowker, were chummy dressed as Quint and Sheriff Brody. The float featured a scaffolding with a giant great […]
Ocean City’s Grace Oves crowned Miss Ocean City 2023
Contestants dance and sing their way across the Music Pier stage Saturday night OCEAN CITY – Grace Oves, a rising senior at Ocean City High School, was crowned as Miss Ocean City 2023 Saturday night at the Ocean City Music Pier. The nine contestants showcased their talent by singing and dancing their way across the Music […]
Vote Thursday on $10.9 mil for dredging, artificial turf
Second reading for bond that includes Community Center roof, vehicles, more OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council is expected to vote Thursday on final approved of a $10.945 million bond ordinance to cover lagoon and back-bay dredging, fixing city buildings including the Community Center roof, installing artificial turf at the grass soccer fields on Tennessee […]
Contest shows some twins enjoy a close sibling … others not so much
OCEAN CITY — The annual Twins Contest held by the Recreation Department offers double the fun of any ordinary event, with twins, triplets and other multiples lining up for a chance at glory. Ribbons were awarded to those who looked the most and least alike in multiple age categories during the event Wednesday, Aug. 3, […]
Listen to the citizens, be willing to compromise
After 16 years in office, former councilman reflects on what he learned OCEAN CITY – Reflecting on his 16 years as an at-large councilman, Keith Hartzell said there were a few things that guided him and should guide others. The first is taking the time to find out what citizens really want. The other? The art […]
Brighter atmosphere, reorganized space, same cool attractions at B&B
OCEAN CITY — Its name doesn’t stand for “bright and beautiful,” but that’s what it’s like inside the newly remodeled B&B Department Store, a mainstay on Asbury Avenue since the 1980s. “We haven’t changed anything on the outside yet, so people walk by and think we’re the same store but we’re not,” said Jeff Davidson, […]
Scurvy crew swears to uphold pirate code at Bayside Center camp
OCEAN CITY — A couple of dozen little scallywags formed a crew under Capt. Jen Phander at the Bayside Center at the end of July. During Pirates of the East, one of the facility’s eight weeklong camps, quartermasters Jeff Larmer and Jackie Ganter assisted in teaching the scurvy dogs about the pirate code and the […]
Shore Physicians, Goji Juice Bar team up
SOMERS POINT — Shore Physicians Group has formed a partnership with Goji Juice Bar designed to encourage healthy choices for those leading busy lives. Each month, Goji will feature a special menu selection that has been endorsed by Tiffany Rios, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Shore Physicians Group’s Endocrinology Division. The “Dietitian Approved” […]
American Legion welcoming family to Ocean City as part of R&R program
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City American Legion Post 524 will welcome USMC Staff Sgt. James Williams and USAF Airman First Class Glenda Williams and their children, Alcie and Joshua, to America’s Greatest Family Resort Sunday, Aug. 14, for a free week’s vacation, courtesy of the organization’s Rest & Relaxation Program. “American Legion Post 524’s Rest […]
National Night Out in Linwood brings police, public together
LINWOOD — The Linwood Police Department and its partners in law enforcement and public safety treated the community to a festival of entertainment and education Aug. 2 during National Night Out. Vendors and organizations — many featuring the national organization’s drug- and alcohol-awareness message — lined the walkway between the bike path and snack bar, offering […]