Ocean City
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OCEAN CITY — Professional female surfer, Bethany Hamilton, who’s story was brought to the silver screen in the movie “Soul Surfer,” will make an appearance at the Ocean City Heritage store, 744 West Ave., 3 p.m. on June 18.
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Residents impacted by Sandy encouraged to apply for grants
Eligible homeowners, whose primary residences were damaged or destroyed by Hurricacne Sandy, were encouraged to apply for two grants to help them resettle in their homes, elevate or rebuild their residences when they met with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Richard E. Constable III Monday, June 17 at the ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’ Housing Recovery Center in North Cape May.
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Miss Island Resort Cara McCollum, 20, of Princeton was crowned Miss New Jersey 2013 by her predecessor, Lindsey Petrosh of Egg Harbor City, Saturday, June 15 at the Ocean City Music Pier.
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Strength in numbers needed to battle dredging issue, boaters, anglers and homeowners advised
OCEAN CITY – It was made clear from the start that the more than 150 people gathered at the city's Eighth Street Community Center for a Saturday, June 15 meeting concerning the ongoing dredging battle were all on the same page.
“We know what the problem is, we want to work more towards a solution,” said Councilman-at-large Keith Hartzell.
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St. Peter’s United Methodist Women held a Hawaiian Luau Fashion Extravaganza and Luncheon recently at the Greate Bay Country Club. Marion McCaughey and this columnist headed up this fundraiser with all proceeds going to United Methodist Women Mission projects near and far.
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OCEAN CITY — The Bike MS: City to Shore ride has been making Ocean City its finish line for more than 30 years, and with the support of the city, will continue to do so this year on Sept. 28 and 29.
Volunteers for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, Pam Craighead and Chas Crits, came to the Thursday, June 13 City Council meeting to share why the bikeathon was important to them.
Ocean City Gazette
School district contracts athletic trainer services
Last Updated on Monday, May 27, 2013 01:32 pm Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 10:15 pm
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Education approved the hiring the Rothman Institute/AtlanticCare to provide the services of an athletic trainer at a Wednesday, May 29 board meeting at a cost of $68,000.
Board member Lloyd Hayes, who cast the lone dissenting vote said he was not happy.
Read more: School district contracts athletic trainer services
Performing arts students recognized
Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 07:30 am
OCEAN CITY – Achievement is not isolated to the classroom, Superintendent Kathleen Taylor noted a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education.
“The performing arts are an essential part of education, just like reading, writing and math,” she said.
Poodle mixes gain the most in popularity
Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:08 am Written by Cindy Nevitt Friday, May 24, 2013 06:53 am
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.
Bauer, Hayes vote no to NJSIAA again
Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 06:16 am Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 06:20 am
OCEAN CITY - For Jim Bauer, it’s been a 19-year crusade to find out what the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association does with the all the money, and he still doesn’t have the answers.
Since being elected in 1994, the Ocean City Board of Education member has voted not to cut a check to the NJSIAA for yearly membership dues. Bauer and board member Lloyd Hayes again declined to support a $2,150 payment at a Wednesday, May 22 board meeting.
Moorlyn gives a glimpse at summer schedule
Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 10:24 am Written by Cindy Nevitt Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:00 pm
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.
Ocean City Board of Education approves offering PSAT for juniors
Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 06:15 am Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:05 pm
OCEAN CITY – The PSAT will reappear at Ocean City High School for the junior class this fall. The Ocean City Board of Education approved the one year trial at a Wednesday, May 22 board meeting.
The school district will offer the test, which will cost about $4,500 on a yet-to-be decided Tuesday morning in November, at no cost to the student. The board approved a resolution to offer the test 11-1 with board member Kim Breckley, who serves on both the Ocean City and Upper Township school boards, casting the lone dissenting vote.
Read more: Ocean City Board of Education approves offering PSAT for juniors
Student Awards night at the school board
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 04:58 pm Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 08:00 pm
OCEAN CITY – At a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education, the board recognized a number of academic achievements.
Superintendent Kathleen Taylor said the annual Student Awards Night provided an opportunity to recognize those students who clearly demonstrated, whether academically, athletically or in the arts the district’s commitment to excellence.
Top 10 seniors honored by school board
Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:37 pm
OCEAN CITY – With Ocean City High School graduation on the horizon, the top 10 students in the senior class were recognized and awarded with a standing ovation at a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education.
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OC News
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- ‘Soul Surfer’ Hamilton greets fans in Ocean City
- No timeline yet on FEMA maps for Cape May County towns
- (UPDATED) Comcast to move customer service office out of Ocean City
- Millville man in stable condition after crash at 9th and Absury
- City Hall repairs coming, but not very soon, mayor says
- Ocean City Police blotter, edition of June 19, 2013
- Pesticides won’t get rid of cicadas, expert says
- Rookery at Ocean City Welcome Center offers a glimpse of nature
- Ocean City Pops welcome Jonathan Kim
OC Opinion
- The Business at Hand >> Appreciating Dad this Father’s Day
- Bradley Manning deserves Nobel Prize
- In-depth interviews needed for BOE candidates
- The Business at Hand >> Spread the word about the Ocean City Theatre Co.
- The Business at Hand >> Common purpose drives post-Sandy recovery
- This is not what a lean budget looks like
- The Business at Hand >> Tabernacle has big plans for boardwalk theater
- The math of flood insurance just doesn’t add up
- The Business at Hand >> Veterans organizations deserve recognition for charitable work
- Disappointed in the city
Business
- Prudential sales associates honored with President’s Circle Award
- Environmentally friendly taxi service to debut in Ocean City this summer
- Beach spikers a big business for OCHS grad
- The Fractured Prune Donut Shop expands to second OC location
- Prudential teams honored for sales
- Peters and Donaher join Sotheby's in Ocean City
- Ocean City Yacht Club reopens in time for chamber luncheon
- Dot’s Pastry Shop is back in business
- North End Beach Grill to reopen June 15
- Annie’s moves into 8th and Ocean
OC Events
- Jeeps invade Ocean City
- 'Soul Surfer' Hamilton to appear at Heritage in OC Tuesday
- Ocean City Restaurant Week begins June 17
- Registration open for Night in Venice
- Greater Ocean City Theatre Company to hold youth auditions
- 2013 Ocean City Flower Show winners
- Three OC girls compete for Miss New Jersey title
- Ocean City events, edition of June 12, 2013
- Ocean City community news, edition of June 12, 2013
- Escaping the heat: Ocean City Baby Parade moves to afternoon
Around our Town
- UMW Fashion Show draws a crowd
- Greate day for golf at LaRosa Klassic
- Tull tales at annual Author’s Tea
- Anderson Cooper the highlight of Stainton brunch
- Local women saluted at annual Ocean City Chamber luncheon
- First Night Ocean City honored by Exchange Club
- OCHS girls basketball team honored for championship season
- Princesses and pirates come out for tea
- A woman of distinction: AAUW honors Peggy Lloyd
- OC Education Foundation hits the mark with Coach Bingo Night
OC Unfiltered
- Whose house is this anyway?
- Poodle mixes gain the most in popularity
- It's time to volunteer for the biggest party in town
- The worst job in America is simply the best
- Save my job! Read this
- Mid-April makes it mark again
- Detours on Simpson Ave. are a dumb idea
- Wishing summer was already here?
- Peeps: Nothing but cheap thrills
- Stuck in the middle: The sea is rising, the land is sinking