Ocean City Fire Department rescues mother, kids, bystanders from rip current; police department assists
OCEAN CITY — It took just 7 minutes for first responders to pull a mother and her two children from a rip current and bring them safely to the beach Sunday afternoon. Capt. Chris Vliet said the Ocean City Fire Department received a call at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 5 reporting swimmers in distress between the […]
‘Ring of Fire’ on stage this week in Ocean City
Musical chronicles the life of Johnny Cash; it features five singer-musicians OCEAN CITY — Audiences this week will hear something familiar and something new with Johnny Cash’s music when the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company stages “Ring of Fire” Friday through Sunday on the Music Pier stage. “‘Ring of Fire’ chronicles the life of Johnny Cash, […]
Rear admiral, an Ocean City native, does outreach work with the Navy
BOSTON – Ocean City, N.J. native, Rear Adm. Jacquelyn “Jackie” McClelland, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) deputy commander, visited communities across eastern Massachusetts Sept. 10-12 as part of the Navy’s Executive Engagement Visit (EEV) program. NAVCO oversees a number of community outreach programs, like the EEV Program, that are designed to connect Americans with their Navy […]
HERO Campaign’s 25th anniversary walk is Oct. 19
OCEAN CITY – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 25th Anniversary HERO Walk on Sunday, Oct. 19, on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 350 supporters and victim families are expected for the event, which raises funds and awareness for the non-profit campaign and its mission to prevent drunk […]
OCHS Alumni Weekend kicks off this Friday: Red + White = Pink
OCEAN CITY – Red and White will mix with plenty of Pink this year as the Ocean City Alumni Association hosts the 17th Annual Red & White Weekend, part of the Ocean City High School Homecoming festivities. The celebration begins Friday, Oct. 10, with a community-wide “Get Your Pink On” pre-game rally from 4 to […]
Tom Sherf to lead Ocean City Tabernacle
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Tabernacle announced the appointment of Tom Sherf as its new executive director. Sherf brings more than two decades of leadership experience in Christian higher education and ministry, including his most recent role as vice president of marketing and enrollment at Cairn University. “As the Ocean City Tabernacle nears its 150th […]
Editorial: Whiplash on decision about police station
It was whipflash. The Ocean City administration rushed a resolution before Ocean City Council Sept. 24 to buy the former Crown Bank building and two parking lots for $12.6 million. The prospect was to make the old high-rise at 801 Asbury Ave. into the new police station. The city was already planning to renovate and […]
Dr. Paul Herschel Pettit Junior
Dr. Paul Herschel Pettit Junior passed away on June 16, 2025. A native of Ocean City, New Jersey, Paul was the son of Dr. Paul Herschel Pettit Senior and Dorothy Seymour, and grandson of Dr. Herschel Pettit and his wife Jennie. Both families long-time beloved residents and physicians of Ocean City. Paul was the oldest […]
Mainland girls dominate, score late to beat Ocean City
LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School girls soccer team had Ocean City pinned back in its own half for most of the game but failed to capitalize on its many chances until late in the contest Oct. 1. With 3:52 remaining, Mustang senior Emma Preissman received the ball from senior teammate Maddie Taylor at the […]
Bowman scores twice to lead Ocean City boys soccer over MRHS
OCEAN CITY – Out for revenge after their season-opening loss to the Mustangs, the Red Raiders leaned on their star striker Chase Bowman. Bowman scored twice against the Mustangs and led the Ocean City High School boys soccer team to a 3-1 victory over Mainland Regional High School on Oct 1. The senior scored the […]