Mayor offers sympathy for teen E-bike rider killed on path
Petition urges changes for safety in Somers Point; accident investigation ongoing SOMERS POINT — Mayor Dennis Tapp expressed sorrow and support Aug. 14 for the loved ones of the teen E-bike rider who was killed in an accident July 17. The Egg Harbor Township boy was killed in a collision between his E-bike and a […]
FROM THE OCBP CHIEF
Tough time of year, starting to say goodbye to the lifeguard crew OCEAN CITY — As we bid farewell to summer, a familiar scene unfolds along our beaches. Our dedicated student lifeguards — and many of our teachers — are starting to head back to school. It’s a bittersweet moment, and I can’t help but feel […]
OCBP names EMT of the Year and Lifeguard of the Year
OCEAN CITY – Kyle Roseland is the Ocean City Beach Patrol Lifeguard of the Year and Aleks Kucas is the OCBP EMT of the Year. Chief of Operations Erich Becker presented plaques to the two men Saturday night during the Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Ocean City Music Pier. “Kyle has earned the […]
Harper Juelg crowned as Little Miss Ocean City 2026
She had been first runner-up in the pageant for the past three years OCEAN CITY – Always the bridesmaid, never the bride? Not this time. After three years finishing as the first runner-up, Harper Juelg was crowned Little Miss Ocean City 2026 Friday evening, Aug. 15, at the Ocean City Music Pier. Juelg burst into […]
Arianna DiAntonio crowned Junior Miss Ocean City 2026
OCEAN CITY — Arianna DiAntonio danced her way to the 2026 Junior Miss Ocean City crown Saturday night, Aug. 16, at the Ocean City Music Pier. A former Little Miss Ocean City (2022) and a rising sophomore at Ocean City High School, Arianna she felt a bit more trepidation going into the pageant after big sister […]
Ocean City Council to consider resolution related to Wonderland site
It would consider referring boardwalk property to Planning Board to decide if it is ‘area in need of rehabilitation’ OCEAN CITY — At next Thursday’s City Council meeting, members will consider a resolution that could affect whether Eustace Mita’s plan for a 252-room hotel at the former Wonderland Pier amusement park site may have a […]
Ocean City celebrates 115th Baby Parade on the boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — Lifeguards, boaters and sharks, ballerinas, princesses, golfers and tennis players were among the colorful characters gathered at the Civic Center Aug. 14 in preparation for the 115th annual Ocean City Baby Parade. The annual tradition offers a chance for parents to show off the newest generation of visitors to America’s Greatest Family […]
Minor garbage truck fire in Ocean City causes major traffic backups
OCEAN CITY – A minor garbage truck fire on Roosevelt Boulevard caused major traffic backups around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard F. Walker said the engine compartment of a garbage truck caught fire on the shoulder of the westbound lane between Bay Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard bridge. He said […]
Ocean City Arts Center takes summer camp on the road
Teacher: ‘I felt privileged to be invited into their family. I know I left with a full heart’ WOODBINE — The Ocean City Arts Center is a popular destination upstairs in the Ocean City Community Center. There is a gallery and studios for classes in the fine and performing arts. For some students who can’t get to […]
More mature, poised Junior Miss to crown successor
Sarah Smith credits competitions, year-long ambassadorship with personal growth OCEAN CITY — Sarah Smith is one busy young woman. When she was not fulfilling her duties as Junior Miss Ocean City 2025, Sarah was dancing or taking part in multiple clubs as a freshman at Ocean City High School. “I’m actually in five clubs,” she explained. […]