Ocean City man writes, records song, ‘Yellow and Blue,’ to aid refugees
He worries that Ukrainian refugees are being forgotten; website set up for two organizations OCEAN CITY – Ocean City resident Gabriel Maciocia wrote and recorded a song to help raise money for Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee from the Russian attack that began more than three months ago. “Yellow and Blue” is […]
Nutrition-conscious pet-owners feel at home at Animal House
OCEAN CITY — There’s something different about Animal House pet supply store. It’s not immediately evident upon entering the shop at 705 Asbury Ave. in downtown Ocean City, but it does reveal itself through close inspection. It’s not the size, because even though the store is narrow it extends back quite far. It does have […]
Local musician Mary Devlin releasing single Friday
‘lover’s hands’ is a song with ’70s rock feel; it’s an all-South Jersey project OCEAN CITY – “lover’s hands” is Ocean City singer-songwriter Mary Devlin’s first professionally produced single. She is releasing the song this Friday, June 24, proud of the fact it was created where she grew up. The 2015 Ocean City High School […]
Trip to ‘summer camp’ put Abby Berman on path to Miss NJ competition
OCEAN CITY – When Abby Berman’s mother signed her up for what she thought was an Ocean City summer camp, little did she know she was starting her daughter off on a path that led to the Miss New Jersey competition. Berman, 18, who graduated last week from Ocean City High School, is competing this […]
Congrats, OCHS Class of 2022
It’s a beautiful, sunny day as Red Raiders get their diplomas OCEAN CITY — More than 300 students gathered on the field at Carey Stadium and hundreds of parents, family members and friends gathered around its perimeter as Ocean City High School held its commencement for the Class of 2022 on Thursday. It was comfortably […]
Congrats, MRHS Class of 2022
‘Never miss a chance to say you are proud of everyone … or to be grateful’ LINWOOD — On the final day of spring, 312 new graduates closed the door on one chapter of their lives and looked forward to all of the new doors that would be opening as they begin the next chapter. […]
Young crowds a worry in Ocean City
Local beach the ‘hottest nightclub’ at the shore OCEAN CITY – Citizens and Ocean City Council members raised concerns about the big crowds of teenagers congregating on the beaches in the resort and others harming their quality of life by improperly using public spaces at Second Street and Bay Avenue and on Tenth Street. The first […]
Ocean City a great place for butterflies to visit
Environmental Commission, with helping hands, creates second monarch waystation OCEAN CITY – Ocean City isn’t just a friendly place for human tourists. The city’s Environmental Commission is making the island more welcoming to winged visitors that can rest, eat and renew here along their 2,000-mile migratory journeys. Working with the Student Environmental Association from Ocean […]
Revised budget slips through in 4-3 vote
Councilmen argued against tax hike, wanted to use other funds OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council voted 4-3 Thursday evening to approve an amended 2022 budget that carries a tax hike of less than a penny per $100 of assessed valuation. Several council members said the administration should have been more forthcoming about a possible […]
Search for her roots led lifelong summer visitor to compelling story of first female Freemason in 1712
Historical fiction novel is about teenage girl almost killed for witnessing secret ceremony OCEAN CITY — A novel about a young lady almost killed for spying on a secret ceremony in 1712 makes for compelling reading 300 years later. Author Kathleen Aldworth Foster, a lifelong summer visitor to Ocean City, stumbled across the true story of […]