Mayor: State of Ocean City ‘remains strong’
He says resort weathered literal and figurative storms, good times and bad OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian offered a bright outlook for Ocean City during his annual address before City Council on Thursday evening. He highlighted accomplishments of his administration and how the resort has weathered storms both literal and figurative. “Through good times […]
Ocean City tax rate may increase 3.7 percent
Mayor sends proposed 2023 budget with 1.77¢ tax hike to City Council OCEAN CITY – Revenues and spending in Mayor Jay Gillian’s proposed 2023 municipal budget are up more than 9 percent, but the local tax rate would climb just under 3.7 percent – or 1.77 cents per $100 – if approved by Ocean City […]
Ocean City girls fall in state basketball semifinals
Red Raiders come back from 10-point deficit to tie with 4 minutes left DEPTFORD – Ewing’s 55-44 victory over Ocean City in the NJSIAA Group III girls state basketball semifinals on Thursday evening hides the fact that the Red Raiders came back from a 10-point deficit to tie the contest with four minutes left. But […]
Ocean City ex-police sergeant pleads guilty
Rolls, of Marmora, faces minimum five-year term for second-degree endangering welfare of a child CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Tyrone Rolls, 51, of Marmora, a former Ocean City Police Department sergeant, pleaded guilty Thursday, March 2, to second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, which includes a minimum five-year prison term. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey […]
Ocean City landmark hotel proposed on beachfront
Icona’s Eustace Mita pitches concept on city-owned parcel near Carey Stadium, Civic Center OCEAN CITY — During last spring’s mayoral campaign, challenger Keith Hartzell ran on a platform that focused largely on fighting the concept of new high-rise hotels on the boardwalk. Hartzell, a longtime councilman, was referring to an idea floated by luxury hotel […]
Ocean City girls crowned South Jersey basketball champions
Red Raiders upset top seed and rival Mainland 39-27 after falling to Mustangs twice earlier in the season LINWOOD – In a game that matched the intensity, ups and downs, and surprises of its rivalry, the Ocean City girls basketball team used a stout defensive effort and timely shooting to upset top-seeded Mainland 39-27 in […]
OCHS has permanent principal: Dr. Wendy O’Neal
Approved Wednesday night, she has been acting principal since last spring OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School has a new permanent principal who looks surprisingly like the acting principal. The Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Wendy O’Neal for the position Wednesday evening. She has been the acting principal since last spring. […]
Ocean City girls win S.J. basketball quarterfinal
Red Raiders, Mainland girls each host semifinal matchup Friday OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Red Raiders girls basketball team advanced to the South Jersey Group III semifinal round Friday by knocking off visiting Winslow Township 56-40 on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Raiders came out firing and built their lead in a hurry with an […]
Fines levied for worker death at Wonderland Pier
Gilamco, contractor cited after welder fell while working on Ferris wheel in 2022 OCEAN CITY — Following the death of a welder working at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on the Boardwalk in May 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Gilamco Inc. $10,151 and the contractor’s company $7,831.80. The penalties were levied Nov. 2, 2022, according […]
Ocean City BOE to have Clark as vice president
County executive superintendent chooses him after board tied 6-6 four times voting between Gallelli-Keyes and Newman OCEAN CITY – After members of the Ocean City Board of Education tied four ties trying but failing to elect a board vice president, the acting county leader opted for someone else who filled the role previously. It was […]