Flood elevation rules could hit in 2025
Lomax: They’re based on predicted sea level rise in 2100 Editor’s note: See related stories, Q&A with Peter Lomax and local officials urging people to comment before time is up Nov. 7. OCEAN CITY — The year is 2100, the anticipated sea level rise by then could be 5.1 feet, but the New Jersey Department […]
Quiet location, upscale amenities at first-floor condo near golf course
OCEAN CITY — The immaculately kept first-floor condo at 2337 Simpson Ave. is snuggled up in a two-block section of the street just east of Bay Avenue. The quiet little pocket of residential homes is also amid the more passive neighborhoods on the island, with easy access to all of the things that make Ocean […]
Tara Leigh Vanderslice Saylor
At 2:19 on November 3, 2024 the skies above Ocean City were a little darker. As a bright light of one of Ocean City original families slipped into the ocean’s breeze. Tara Leigh Vanderslice Saylor who passed away was surrounded by her family in her beloved Ocean City, New Jersey. Tara, a graduate of Ocean […]
Margaret Ann (Peggy) Osborne
Margaret (Peggy) Ann Osborne (née Fischer) passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Despite the challenges of dementia in her final years, her bright spirit and loving nature remained unchanged. A resident of Maple Glen, PA; Ocean City, NJ; and Venice, FL, she lived a life defined by faith, family, […]
Coming up: Trick-or-treating, Trail of Two Cities, ‘Percy Jackon Musical’
OCEAN CITY – Trick-or-treating Thursday is among a long series of events heading into November including the Trail of Two Cities, a musical and Earlier Than the Bird shopping. Trick-or-treating Hours for trick-or-treating in Ocean City will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Safety tips that can be followed include: – Wear reflective clothing. […]
Local couple opens Sweat.oc strength, endurance training center
OCEAN CITY — Nico and Susie Tramontana have scheduled a grand opening celebration this weekend at Sweat.oc, a strength and endurance training studio at 225 West Ave. The couple, who took over the fitness center Sept. 9 and rebranded it, has scheduled the event for 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, including a promotion that allows […]
Terrific location plus stunning views equal fantastic beach house
OCEAN CITY — “On a clear day you can see from Atlantic City to Stone Harbor,” listing agent Chris Monihan said from the oceanfront porch at 2435 Wesley Ave. “Sitting out farther than almost any other property along the beach gives this beauty some of the best beach and ocean views on the island.” The […]
Farewell, Wonderland
Jay Gillian reflects on a life spent in the family amusement business, what led to park’s closure, how he knew a decade ago it wouldn’t last OCEAN CITY — It was three days before Gillian’s Wonderland Pier closed for good, a family business to which Jay Gillian has dedicated his life, and emotions and memories […]
Joy Powell
Joy Powell, a longtime resident of Ocean City, passed away to the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Joy was active in the Community for many years, including in Helping Out Together and Parents Without Partners. She was also active as a member of St. Peter’s Church. An accomplished Square and Round dancer, Joy also […]
Patrons say they will miss everything at Wonderland
They pack the amusement park on Sunday, its final day of operation OCEAN CITY — It looked like a busy summer day Sunday as patrons packed Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on its last day in business on the Ocean City Boardwalk. There were long lines for many of the rides, adults were smiling as they grabbed […]