• Spinning out some two-wheeled action at EHT BMX

    bmx1EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - The only time you’ll ever sit at a BMX track is the minute or so spent on the bicycle during a race.

    And that is an action-packed minute, with spins and jumps and a rhythm section that will make your teeth clatter.

    There was plenty of excitement at EHT BMX last Saturday, May 18, as the track hosted a Redline Cup qualifier for bikers young and old from all over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

  • Guards will be on duty this weekend

    photo by Bill Barlow/ Lifeguard stands are lined up at 46th Street recently, waiting for the beach patrol to begin guarding beaches. A limited number of beaches will be guarded this weekend.

    OCEAN CITY -  The city’s beaches are scheduled to be opened noon Friday, May 25, with the “unlocking” of the beaches by Ocean City Beach Patrol officials.

    The event includes and a celebratory parade of sorts, with flags and an assortment of costumed characters, including the annual businessman’s plunge into the ocean.  Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season.

  • Stylish stroll

    Stylish stroll

    Ocean City High School students Mia Antolini and Ollie Tomasello make their red carpet appearance and smile for friends and family as they head in to the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City for their prom Saturday, May 18. For more photos, see the 2013 OCHS prom photo album.

  • South Jersey Memorial Day outlook: sunny, but cool

    With one week to go before the unofficial, official start to the summer tourist season, Mother Nature appears to ready to make amends for last year’s natural disasters with a Memorial Day South Jersey tourist officials would dream about. She plans a three-day festival of sun for Saturday through Monday, May 25-27.

    Just in time.

  • Cape May County to host Memorial Day service

    starCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Veterans Bureau will hold its annual Memorial Day Service 2 p.m. Monday, May 27at the Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery, 129 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House.

  • The math of flood insurance just doesn’t add up

    UnfilteredAt the second Stop FEMA Now meeting held in South Jersey, founder George Kasimos called the math being used to calculate future increases in flood insurance “Chinese algebra.” He meant it as an insult.

    But it’s the Chinese, having mastered algebra in the 13th century, who should be highly insulted.

Ocean City Gazette

The Cricket Box finds a new home at Stainton’s

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Written by Ann Richardson Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am

Bill and Lois Maguire, the owners of The Cricket Box, formerly at 704 Asbury Ave., had to relocate to Stainton’s, in the 800 block of Asbury, after Hurricane Sandy destroyed their storefront. Bill and Lois Maguire, the owners of The Cricket Box, formerly at 704 Asbury Ave., had to relocate to Stainton’s, in the 800 block of Asbury, after Hurricane Sandy destroyed their storefront.

OCEAN CITY – The Cricket Box is back on Asbury Avenue, but not in the place you would expect to find it.

The gift store has opened up several spaces in the new Stainton’s: A Gallery of Shops after a devastating blow from Hurricane Sandy.

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Disappointed in the city

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Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor:

My family and I have participated in the MS Walk for years. Since it has moved to Fifth Street, it has been very convenient to park in the adjacent parking lot. It has been a great plus that it has been free.

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Walk to End Lupus Now on the Ocean City Boardwalk

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Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 pm

A diagnosis of lupus doesn’t keep Peggy Miller down. A diagnosis of lupus doesn’t keep Peggy Miller down.

OCEAN CITY – With the goal of topping last year’s record total, those suffering with lupus and their loved ones will come together to participate in the Walk to End Lupus Now on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, May 19.

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The Fractured Prune Donut Shop expands to second OC location

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Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:13 am

OCEAN CITY — The Fractured Prune is set to open a second donut shop near 34th Street in Ocean City to better serve the its’ hungry customers, the business announced.

The original location is at 1225 Asbury Ave. The new location will be at 3339 West Ave.

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Ocean City Events, edition of May 15, 2013

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Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Contestants wanted for Miss Ocean City pageant

The Miss Ocean City Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the competition held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Over $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded.  To be eligible to compete in the pageant, girls must be between the ages of 17 and 22 and attend or have graduated from Ocean City High School, or a parent must own property in Ocean City or a sending district to Ocean City High School. To receive an application or additional information, contact contestant coordinator Andrea Paul at 609-398-3905, pageant producer Maribeth Neall at 609-398-2743 or 609-369-0293, or pick up an application from Kathy Sykes or Peggy Doyle at the Ocean City High School. Applications can also be downloaded at www.ocexchangeclub.org. The deadline for filing applications is July 6.

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Ocean City Community News, edition of May 15, 2013

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Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Zumba-thon

Girl Scout Troops 42422 and 44480 will host a Zumba-thon 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Ocean City Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Cost is $10 adults, $3 for students, and under age 8 is free. There will be a children’s craft area. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Gilda's Club of South Jersey, which is an organization that supports anyone who has or has been touched by cancer. Light snacks and beverages will be available at the concession stand.

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OCHS TV/media students win NATAS award for ‘Current OC’

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Last Updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 02:57 pm Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

OCEAN CITY — Students in the Ocean City High School television and media program were given the Jerry Trently Award of $1,000 for excellence in newscast by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on May 6.

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Don’t allow demolition during the summer

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Written by Opinion Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor:

As someone who lived next door to demolition last winter I don’t know why people are aren’t more concerned about the city’s recent move to allow demolition, pile driving, and construction during the summer months.

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