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By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Veterans Day was commemorated in Ocean City in honor of the men and women in the U.S. military, but the ceremony also offered a somber reminder of the alarming number of suicides among veterans struggling to adjust to civilian life. Songs, prayers and words of praise for U.S. veterans from the…
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff All are invited to Ocean City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. It will include music, prayer and remarks from local veterans and officials. Everyone is welcome to come pay tribute to…
By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY From Winterfest by the Sea on Nov. 16 through the First Night and First Day celebrations on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, Ocean City has a full calendar of family-friendly events lined up. The fifth annual Winterfest By The Sea at the Ocean City Civic Center on Nov. 16 kicks things…
Winterfest by the Sea The Chamber of Commerce presents their Fourth Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present. ———————————————- Date: November 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Venue: Sports & Civic Center, 6th &…
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff It was Jan. 30, 2021 when an accidental four-alarm fire ripped through Playland’s Castaway Cove, destroying the amusement park’s arcade and the famous pirate ship sitting on its roof. Since then, the arcade has been closed. But it won’t be so for much longer, officials said. “Things are really moving along,…
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Enjoy a modern spin on Greek mythology that children will love this weekend with Ocean City Theatre Company’s production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” Based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, OCTC’s production runs Nov. 2 and 3 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The creative team consists of…
By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue) will celebrate a Halloween Fest 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. The free family event includes games, stories, crafts, candy and a dry ice station. All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged. Hours for trick-or-treating in Ocean…
By Access Network News Report, OCNJDAILY October comes to a close in Ocean City with a full slate of Halloween events and the return of Dog Days on the Boardwalk. The early forecast for the week calls for clear and mild weather, ideal for families to enjoy these annual traditions. The fun starts with the…
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY The call came from Harrisburg Hospital on Feb. 8, 2015. Cathy Quigley was told on the phone that her son, Kyle, had been involved in an auto accident. “I just knew he was gone. They had me wait in a small room,” Quigley recalled of arriving at the Pennsylvania hospital and…
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Ocean City High School is one of the best in New Jersey, according to new rankings by Niche. The 2025 Best Public High Schools in America ranking, released Monday, shows the best traditional public high schools in the nation, including magnet and charter schools. Niche said its rankings, now in the 10th year,…
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