Levchuk says he’s running for mayor (on April Fool’s Day)
No, there isn’t a four-way race for mayor in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Credit Ocean City Councilman Jody Levchuk for adding a bit of levity on April 1. The councilman cheekily announced his campaign for mayor of Ocean City on social media, turning what is now a three-way race into what would be a […]
No fire at old Public Safety Building
Firefighters are using closed building for training OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department has been training at the former Public Safety Building at 835 Central Ave. The fake smoke, firefighters and fire trucks on site have apparently made people on social media wonder if there had been a fire or other emergency there. […]
Ocean City’s Big Dig
60 units of affordable housing being built on Fourth Street OCEAN CITY — The groundbreaking March 25 was symbolic for Pecks Beach Village, given that the ground is about as broken as it can get with scores of piling already pounded into it, but the officials saw plenty of reason for the celebration. “This is […]
Q&A with Ocean City mayoral candidate Pete Madden
Talks of ‘hard decisions’ coming up, support for hotel, need for change OCEAN CITY – City Council Vice President Pete Madden is running for mayor against four-term incumbent Jay Gillian and longtime city Councilman Keith Hartzell, who unsuccessfully challenged Gillian in the last election. The three-term at-large councilman made his announcement at the end of […]
Richard Shoemaker celebrates 100th birthday
OCEAN CITY – On March 22, Richard Shoemaker, a resident of The Shores, celebrated a milestone: his 100th birthday. Not everyone can reach a century of life and for Richard, it was something he never set out to do. “I never really gave it much thought,” he said with a smile when asked about turning […]
Girls Weekend, Comic Book, Sports Shows, Doo Dah follow Easter events in the resort
OCEAN CITY – The second of two Great Egg Hunts will return to the Boardwalk on Saturday, April 4. Participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to visit more than 50 stores with their families to collect eggs filled with toys, treats and prizes. The free event will run from 1 to 3 […]
Posh lagoon-front home in Riviera neighborhood ready for its first family
OCEAN CITY — The fantastic new lagoon-front home at 4 Grenada Lane is spacious, bright and chock full of high-end amenities. The three-level single in the Riviera section of the island sports six bedrooms, five full bathrooms plus a powder room and upscale materials and craftsmanship throughout its 4,117 square feet of living space. Listing […]
OCHS surfers make plea to school board
They asked for additional excused absences to compete at national competition in California OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School’s surf team, which has won multiple state championships over the years, wants the chance to add a national title to its legendary performance. Like the wax surfers use to get a grip on their boards, […]
Ocean City School District budget would raise taxes 5.4 percent
Proposal would take tax rate back to what it was in the 2021-22 school year OCEAN CITY – The proposed Ocean City School District budget would raise taxes 5.4 percent, but here’s the kicker: it would take the tax rate back to what it was five years ago in the 2021-22 school year. Presented Thursday […]
Somers Point honors live and service of former fire chief Denan
SOMERS POINT — Mayor Dennis Tapp and City Council honored the life and service of Fire Chief Frank John Denan on March 12. The longtime public servant died Feb. 17 at the age of 73, leaving behind his beloved family, lifelong friends and brothers and sisters of the Somers Point Fire Department. According to a […]