N.H. primaries 1984 to 2024: Mondale to Clinton to Biden
Ed O’Donnell got from 24 to 222 votes in the seven times he ran in the primary for president OCEAN CITY — Edward T. O’Donnell Jr., a part-time Ocean City resident, amassed 493 votes for president of the United States over 32 years in seven New Hampshire primaries. In archives provided by nh.electionstats.com, here’s a […]
The silly season begins in Ocean City
Pie-eating kicks off fun Wacky Wednesdays OCEAN CITY — Wacky Wednesdays, Ocean City’s beloved summer tradition, kicked off with wild success July 3 as crowds gathered at the Ocean City Music Pier for the annual pie eating contest. The competition, which has been a staple for more than 35 years, was initiated by the late […]
Ocean City Pops Orchestra adds its own fireworks in energy-filled concert
OCEAN CITY – After a week that included accompanying Bernadette Peters for a sold-out performance and two free outdoor patriotic concerts for the appreciative community, the Ocean City Pops Orchestra took to the Music Pier stage for an energy-filled evening of orchestral repertoire. Maestro Vince Lee took the group through a demonstration of their […]
Tour Fishing Pier twice this summer
Donations will help stock Ocean City Food Cupboard OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fishing Club will welcome the public to tour its pier twice this summer in hopes of breaking records set last year for donations to the local food cupboard. The club joins a challenge made by Mayor Jay Gillian to donate non-perishable […]
South Jersey Quilts of Valor presentation at American Legion Post 239
TUCKAHOE – On June 26, South Jersey Quilts of Valor visited American Legion Post 239 of Tuckahoe, meeting at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The quilters were represented by Ruth Ann Bosworth and Kathy Tweed, who attended the post’s regular meeting to present 12 quilts to post members and local veterans. This was the second […]
Magicians, stilt-walkers part of summer on the boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City invites residents and visitors alike to join us for an exciting lineup of evening entertainment on the Boardwalk Mondays through Thursdays. From 7 to 9 p.m. these summer nights, the boardwalk will feature captivating performances and family-friendly activities. Highlights include stilt-walkers and magicians on Monday and Wednesday nights, providing entertainment […]
A slice of American life in Strathmere
Annual patriotic parade welcomes piping plover mascot Stratty McMitchell STRATHMERE — Amid the sights of patriotic-themed costumes, floats, bicycles, classic cars and fire engines, along with the sounds of wailing sirens and an exuberant crowd, Stratty McMitchell made its debut July 4 in Strathmere’s Independence Day parade. The newly hatched mascot of the Strathmere Plover […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Rotary Club hosts speaker OCEAN CITY – The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township is hosting Rae Griffiths, operations manager of the Cape May Point Science Center, at a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 21st Street and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. Walk-ins are welcome. Rotary […]
Fourth of July Parade: SOCIA, South Ocean City Improvement Association
OCEAN CITY – Hundreds of people of all ages festooned in red, white and blue took part in the South Ocean City Improvement Association (SOCIA) bicycle parade on July Fourth. The annual family event is one of the highlights of Fourth of July festivities in Ocean City. Families gathered in the parking lot of Our […]
Ocean rescue highlights cooperation of Ocean City Beach Patrol, police and fire departments
Always swim by a lifeguard, always swim by a lifeguard, always swim by a lifeguard OCEAN CITY — Nine people were pulled from the chilly ocean waters Saturday morning in a rescue operation that showed off how well Ocean City’s Beach Patrol, Police Department and Fire Department work together. The rescue took place at one […]