Jean G. Copeland
Jean G. Copeland, “Jean Jean the dancing machine,” walked on without us on Dec. 13, 2024 while residing at The Shores at Wesley Manor, Ocean City, N.J. Jean was born May 26, 1930 to Dayse and Edward Geuther. She grew up in Trevose, Pa., and attended the local schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in […]
Ocean City’s Carnival By The Sea
With Wonderland Pier closed, ideas to attract people range from rotating carnivals to music shows, movie nights and a council dunk tank OCEAN CITY — With the Wonderland Pier amusement park closed, the group Friends of OCNJ History & Culture has been cultivating ideas to attract visitors to that end of the boardwalk. Proposals range from […]
Modern first-floor condo just two blocks off beach, boardwalk in sunny Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The next owner of the first-floor condominium at 1504 Central Ave. in America’s Greatest Family Resort need bring only a toothbrush and bathing suit when moving into the turnkey home in the center of the city. Located just two blocks off the beach and boardwalk, the home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, […]
Gillian: I won’t benefit from hotel; process to replace Wonderland will be transparent
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian assured the public that he would not be benefiting from anything that will replace Wonderland Pier amusement park, that Eustace Mita’s hotel proposal faces a long road before it could be approved, and that he hates to see how the issue is dividing Ocean City. Gillian and his late father […]
After outcry, Ocean City votes down occupancy tax
Hotel, motel owners said after soft 2024, local tax would hurt them, city OCEAN CITY — After impassioned pleas from representatives of the resort’s hotels and motels, who said they faced a soft 2024 season and don’t want visitors priced out of the market, Ocean City Council unanimously voted down a 3 percent transient space […]
Redevelopment designation for Icona at Wonderland project a lengthy process
Developer Eustace Mita has not made a formal proposal to any regulation body in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – Eustace Mita’s Icona at Wonderland hotel-retail complex project faces numerous hurdles before it could become a reality. The luxury developer from Ocean City who is behind the high-end Icona Resorts and Achristavest Fine Home Buildings has […]
Christmas Parade, train show among events coming up in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Christmas Parade travels down Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Lights, garland, wreaths and bows adorn “The Avenue” for the season, and the parade will bring a variety of bands, floats and other entries to add a little warmth to the winter. The event gives spectators time […]
Ocean City Pops welcomes holiday season
OCEAN CITY – Saturday night a packed audience in the Music Pier celebrated the season with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra and Maestro Vince Lee. Lee is not only a highly effective conductor, but he knows how to please a crowd and plan a program. From a medley of five popular tunes to the […]
Fantastic view, terrific location for vacation at townhouse in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY — The upscale townhouse at 237 36th St. West in Sea Isle City offers “unparalleled views that are sure to take your breath away,” said Bob Baldini, who is co-listing the property with Bob Boyle, both with Freda Real Estate. Featuring an upside-down design to take advantage of those breathtaking views, the […]
Galloway man gets 3 years in prison for fatal Ocean City crash
OCEAN CITY — Ruddy Narvaez, 36, of Galloway Township, was sentenced to three years in state prison for a 2021 motor vehicle accident in Ocean City that killed an island man. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced the sentencing Thursday. On Nov. 15, Judge Gibson sentenced Narvaez to three years in state prison for the […]