Ocean City police arrest six juveniles after they flee stolen car
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police charged six juveniles after they fled a motor vehicle stop Saturday evening. According to the Ocean City Police Department, uniformed patrol officers stopped a motor vehicle at the intersection of Ninth Street and West Avenue about 8:17 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The vehicle was reported stolen from Camden. As […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Juneteenth Festival in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring […]
SEL Day at OCPS promotes Social Emotional Learning
Culmination of lessons throughout school year turns into fun day of activities OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Primary School celebrated its first ever SEL Day June 5, a year-end culmination of Social Emotional Learning for students. Throughout the academic year, the primary school has been dedicated to SEL as part of the diverse education it offers […]
Longtime city clerk Lucy Samuelson retires in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Lucy Samuelson wrapped up a long career of serving the public May 31 as she worked her final day as registrar and city clerk. While she plans to stay involved with the New Jersey Municipal Clerks Association, she has immediate plans for a trip to Hawaii. “I will stay busy and do […]
Like-new Gardens single offers luxury living just a few blocks from the beach
OCEAN CITY — Located just on the good side of the border of the popular Gardens section of the city, the immaculately kept single-family home at 5 Wesley Road is ready and waiting for its next fortunate family. The second house from the corner, it’s a straight shot down North Street to the nearest beach […]
Rocky Gannon, 99
Rocky Gannon was born in Palermo, NJ on March 8th, 1925. He was born on the kitchen table in a house that did not have electricity or running water. He grew up in Ocean City, NJ, the youngest of five children. He passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 99 years old. […]
OCBP: Rookie candidates put through tests to become ocean lifeguards
Officers vividly remember the hard work, excitement and anticipation when they tried out OCEAN CITY — Deputy Chief Holly Lesser and Lt. Matt DiMarino vividly remember the excitement and anticipation of when they tried out for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. They reflected on that Saturday morning as they watched 52 candidates gather on the […]
Juvenile suspect arrested in boardwalk stabbing
Pictured: Ocean City Police Chief William Campbell at a press conference last week about the fight and stabbing on the boardwalk. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — On Tuesday, police arrested a juvenile suspect and charged him with attempted murder, alleging he is responsible for the stabbing of another teenager Saturday night of the Memorial Day […]
Palombo cousins win Republican primary for Upper Township Committee
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Challengers Zachary Palombo and Samuel Palombo defeated incumbents Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes handily in the Republican primary election June 4. Zachary Palombo garnered the most votes of the four with 1,417 and Samuel Palombo was close behind with 1,408 to secure the nomination for Township Committee in the […]
Documentary to detail Somers Point’s stint on silver screen in ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’
Four decades later city still celebrating with live Cafferty concert on July 4th SOMERS POINT — A crew from PBS NJ is producing a documentary about Somers Point’s role in the 1983 cult classic “Eddie and the Cruisers,” and will be visiting the city twice to collect footage. City Council President Janice Johnston announced last […]