• Local photographer lands cover photo in the “Making More Shore Memories” calendar

    Submitted/NJ Director of Travel and Tourism Grace Hanlon unveils the calendar winners as Kelly Hunt, left, watches.

    EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - On Thursday, May 23, the results of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s 2013 Making More Shore Memories Calendar Photo Contest were revealed and the photo to be selected for the cover photo was an image of Margate lifeguards, shot by Kelly Hunt, a gifted and talented teacher at the Dr. Joyanne D. Miller School in Egg Harbor Township and an owner and photographer at Photos by MK. 

  • Strong winds mean no ferry Saturday

    The Cape May-Lewis ferry has cancelled operations From Cape May to Lewes, Del., for Saturday, May 25 because of expected gale force winds. Ferry officials plan to be back in operation Sunday, May 26 with the first run from Cape May at 6:30 a.m.

    See www.cmlf.com for updates and more details.

  • Kick off for Memorial Day weekend

    Memorial Day kickoff businessman's plunge

    OCEAN CITY – Dark, gray clouds lingered long after lifeguards and city officials turned the large wooden key to officially unlock the ocean at noon on Friday, May 24 but even a spitting rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those celebrating the official start of the summer season.

    While it wasn’t the prettiest day to cut ribbons and kick off a holiday weekend, no one seemed to mind. Dozens of local merchants, accompanied by a host of costumed characters, paraded into the ocean to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance, courtesy of the Ocean City High School band for the annual “Businessman’s Plunge.”

  • 2013 hurricane season to be ‘extremely active’

    If you think Hurricane Sandy provided a once-and-done event for the Jersey Shore, maybe you’ll want to think again, a leading hurricane forecaster says in its annual outlook issued May 23.

    The Atlantic Ocean could be in for an “extremely active year,” according to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center.

  • Poodle mixes gain the most in popularity

    Five of the most popular dog breeds in America are part poodle. It wasn’t all that long ago that the three sizes of poodle – standard, miniature and toy – represented the extent of the animal’s variety. Today, the strains of poodle seem limited only by the imagination of the breeder.

    According to Vetstreet.com, which bills itself as the Internet’s premier pet health resource, five poodle mixes are among the dogs that have grown the most in popularity since 2002: Goldendoodle (golden retriever and poodle), labradoodle (Labrador and poodle), maltipoo (Maltese and poodle), yorkipoo (Yorkshire terrier and poodle) and Shihpoo (mixed with shih tzu). All have vaulted into the top 100 in the last decade.

  • Moorlyn gives a glimpse at summer schedule

    Cindy Nevitt/The Moorlyn Family Theatre on the Ocean City Boardwalk will reopen Memorial Day weekend with a schedule of live entertainment and major motion pictures.

    OCEAN CITY – Before a nearly packed arena of invited guests, Seth Bazacas, artistic director of the Moorlyn Family Theatre, gave a sneak peek Thursday night of the planned live entertainment and major motion pictures scheduled at the newly reopened Boardwalk landmark.

    In an introductory film, Bazacas spoke of how Ocean City and the Moorlyn Family Theatre are the “perfect match” where “old traditions meet new beginnings.” He mentioned a growing arts and entertainment presence in America’s Greatest Family Resort, positioning the Moorlyn as the newest arrival on a scene that includes the Music Pier, the performing arts center at Ocean City High School, the summer concert series at the non-denominational Tabernacle – which accepted the gift of the theater from an anonymous donor last year – and various theater companies in town.

  • 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.

Ocean City Gazette

11th Street water tower demolition begins in Ocean City

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Written by Cindy Nevitt Friday, May 10, 2013 10:37 am

OCEAN CITY – Using blowtorches, a crew from Iseler Demolition, Inc. began dismantling the 120-foot-tall water standpipe at 11th Street and West Avenue on Thursday, May 9.

The demolition of the 460,000-gallon standpipe, recently decommissioned after 90 years of service, was about 25 percent complete by 4 p.m. Thursday following a 6 a.m. start.

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It's time to volunteer for the biggest party in town

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Written by Cindy Nevitt Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am

Tuesday night, the Ocean City High School After Prom Committee met as it always does, at 6 p.m. in the high school faculty lounge. Thursday night, the committee met again. It’s been doing this for about two months now, gearing up for the 20th anniversary edition of After Prom.

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Watch for hidden danger in Sandy-damaged properties, OC fire chief warns

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Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am

Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Breunig Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Breunig

OCEAN CITY — In the first two weeks after Hurricane Sandy flooded the coastal region last fall, the Ocean City Fire Department received and responded to several hundred calls pertaining to everything from leaking gas to electrical issues. The fire department also responded to eight storm-related house fires.

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Ocean City makes Newsweek's "Best High Schools" list

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Last Updated on Friday, May 10, 2013 03:11 pm Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 09, 2013 03:18 pm

Ocean City High School makes Newsweek’s “Best High Schools” list Ocean City High School makes Newsweek’s “Best High Schools” list

OCEAN CITY — For the second consecutive year, Ocean City High School ranked among Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools.” Each year the news magazine selects 1,000 public high schools that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates. This year, that list expanded to 2,000.

There are more than 25,000 high schools across the nation, and Ocean City High School Principal Matthew Jamison said it was a “great accomplishment” to make the list.

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Sunken crane and barge removed from bay in Ocean City

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Last Updated on Thursday, May 09, 2013 04:07 pm Written by Cindy Nevitt Wednesday, May 08, 2013 07:09 pm

Cindy Nevitt / Jonathan Ljoka, owner of Ljoka Marine Construction in Egg Harbor City, watches a crew from Northstar Marine Inc. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, as it begins to raise Ljoka's 9-ton crane and 45-foot-long barge that sank in the bay at 15th Street months ago. Cindy Nevitt / Jonathan Ljoka, owner of Ljoka Marine Construction in Egg Harbor City, watches a crew from Northstar Marine Inc. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, as it begins to raise Ljoka's 9-ton crane and 45-foot-long barge that sank in the bay at 15th Street months ago.

OCEAN CITY – A 9-ton crane and 45-foot barge that had been submerged in the bay at 15th Street for several months were raised Wednesday, May 8, in a daylong salvage operation watched at times by neighbors, the owner of the home in front of which the equipment sank, and the owner of the sunken equipment.

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Ocean City awarded $83,701 Clean Communities grant

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Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 04:02 pm

Ocean City will receive a $83,701 Clean Communities grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help fund litter cleanup efforts.

“This year, in the wake of devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy, these cleanup funds are more important to our towns and counties than ever,” DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said.

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People In Crisis expands outreach programs to assist veterans

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Written by Claire Lowe Wednesday, May 08, 2013 03:11 pm

OCEAN CITY — People in Crisis, a local organization helping people obtain medical and living care, has expanded its programs to assist veterans.

Founded by Ocean City resident Lana Samuels, People in Crisis now operates nationally and has gained the support of physicians, pharmacists, lawyers, businesses and such personalities as Phil Martelli, St. Joseph’s University basketball coach, who is a member of its outreach committee, plus Matt Crowley, head golf professional at Stone Harbor Golf Club.

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Prudential teams honored for sales

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 07:13 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:00 am

OCEAN CITY — Prudential Fox and Roach recently honored the Thomas Palermo Team, of the Battersea office, the Kevin DeCosta Team, of the 34th Street office, with a Chairman’s Circle Award for their excellent sales performance for 2012, placing them in the top 2 percent of all PFR agents.

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