Ocean City boys cross country team wins Cape May County Championship
WILDWOOD — Coming off their victory in the Manhattan XC Invitational over the weekend, the Red Raider boys cross country team had an easy time at the 2025 Cape May County Championship on Oct. 15 on the Wildwood Boardwalk. Senior Erik Preisner won the individual title and his Ocean City High School teammates all finished […]
Michael J. Hoffman, 75
Michael J. Hoffman, 75, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA to the late Robert and Adelaide (nee James) Hoffman, Michael was a graduate of the Ocean City High School class of 1968 and earned his […]
Melinda May Mayne, 78
Melinda May Mayne, 78, was set free to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She had received wonderful care the last four years at The Shores, A United Methodist Home in Ocean City, NJ. Philadelphia, PA, was her place of birth in August of 1947. Survivors include Jane, a cousin, (Tom) Menie, and […]
Ocean City business leaders to City Council: Reopen vote on Wonderland
They want property referred to Planning Board, say it will help businesses OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council took no action on the Wonderland Pier property during the meeting Oct. 9, but a contingent of business owners and business groups wish they had. The public comment session at the meeting lasted nearly two hours as […]
Ocean City Council forms subcommittee to look at boardwalk
It will make recommendations to be sent on to the Planning Board OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council President Terry Crowley Jr. announced the formation of an autonomous subcommittee to make recommendations on the future of the boardwalk — including the former Wonderland Pier site — and provide a report that would inevitably go to […]
Pink Hair fundraiser raises awareness of breast cancer
OCEAN CITY – One of the colors that arrives in the fall isn’t standard on changing leaves. It’s an especially vibrant neon pink that stands out on athletes’ socks, jerseys and T-shirts and is seen sprouting in oddly neat shocks on people’s heads. The pink explosion is in honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness […]
Ocean City Councilman Polcini defends council colleagues; says he won’t run again
OCEAN CITY — At-large City Councilman Tony Polcini was anxious to speak at Thursday evening’s council meeting. As soon as he had the chance, he said a quick prayer then offered a heartfelt view about what transpired at the prior contentious meeting. He defended his colleagues over attacks made against them and later said he would […]
Ocean City will demolish old police department, build new
OCEAN CITY — After asking for respectful debate on issues facing the city instead of factions spreading misinformation and rumors, Mayor Jay Gillian said the city would not be going forward with purchasing the former Crown Bank building. Instead, the city will tear down the current police department building and construct a new facility in […]
Field hockey pink game between Ocean City and Mainland
OCEAN CITY – At top, Ocean City High School’s Faelyn Clark (No. 17) on the attack in front of the Mainland Mustangs’ net in the annual pink field hockey game at Carey Stadium Oct. 6. Defending are goalie Isabella Saad, who had five saves in the game, and Kate Armstrong. The Raiders won, 8-0. Clark scored […]
Raiders win big over Middle Township, 48-0
Ocean City football has playoff mindset; Holy Spirit up next OCEAN CITY – With only two games left in the regular season, the Ocean City Red Raiders have a playoff mindset. After a disappointing loss the previous week to the Mainland Mustangs, the Raiders bounced back with a clean and efficient 48-0 win over Middle […]