Mita presents Icona at Wonderland
Hotel has 252 rooms, carousel, Ferris wheel, would pay $1 mil in taxes OCEAN CITY — Eustace Mita has proposed a 252-room hotel. that he believes will stand the test of time, to replace the Wonderland Pier amusement park, which closed in October after nearly 60 years in business at Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Mita, who […]
‘Earlier Than the Bird’ shopping celebration Saturday in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast calls for clear skies and mild temperatures on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in pajamas during the annual Earlier Than the Bird celebration. The downtown shopping extravaganza takes place 8 a.m. to noon Nov. […]
Ocean City Sons of American Legion host USCG recruits for Thanksgiving
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron 524 will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to 40 Coast Guard recruits stationed at Cape May’s Coast Guard Training Station during this family-centered holiday. “Cape May County is a proud Coast Guard Community,” said Sons Commander Mike Byerly. “Many of us spend a good deal […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events in the area
Quilts of Valor fundraiser Nov. 20 OCEAN CITY — South Jersey Quilts of Valor has scheduled its Fall Fundraiser for 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant on 34th Street and Asbury Avenue. Patrons can eat in the restaurant, order takeout or delivery and Randazzo’s will donate 15 percent of […]
Raider cross country teams wrap season at Meet of Champs
HOLMDEL – A week after the Ocean City High School boys and girls cross-country teams finished second and third, respectively, at the state Group III championships, they were back on the hilly Holmdel course for the Meet of Champions. Facing the top runners from New Jersey’s high schools, the Red Raider girls finished seventh overall […]
Spectacular views, prime beachfront locations steps away from sand and surf
OCEAN CITY — “Discover your coastal paradise in this beachfront corner townhome with unobstructed ocean views, where light fills every corner,” listing agent Burton Wilkins III said of the fabulous home at 931 Pennlyn Place. Located on the corner overlooking the boardwalk and beach in the Northend, the blue home with white trim offers four […]
Red Raiders girls soccer fall in sectional final
Shawnee knocks Ocean City out of playoffs for second straight year in South Jersey Group III MEDFORD — The Red Raiders played a great game but the Renegades’ brick-wall defense shut down their high-powered offense and Shawnee’s top scorer netted two from long range to win the sectional final Nov. 14 at Shawnee High School. […]
Ocean City Maj. Gen. Bill Matz writes book about military service, overcoming polio
OCEAN CITY — Polio survivor Bill Matz has spent every summer since 1946 in America’s Greatest Family Resort — except when he was overseas fighting to keep the country safe from foreign enemies. “The only summers I ever missed were times when I was in Vietnam, Korea or serving overseas with the Army,” the retired […]
Teen aims to inspire change in sustainability, education
Mainland Regional High School senior interns at Bowfish Kids in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Anika Deshpande is making waves in sustainability, education and philanthropy while pursuing her dreams of creating a better future for her community. From designing eco-friendly apparel to publishing a children’s book, the teen is proving that age is no barrier […]
Sun Rose Words & Music selling Asbury Avenue building
Ocean City won’t be losing the book store OCEAN CITY — The owners of Sun Rose Words & Music on Asbury Avenue are selling their building to one of the biggest property owners in Ocean City, but don’t despair, avid readers, a book store will remain part of the new business. Rosalyn Lifshin, who has […]