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By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Don’t start the year on a ruff patch. The City will host a free rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 25 at the Ocean City Fire Department (550 Asbury Ave.). State law requires anyone owning, keeping or harboring a dog of licensing age — seven months or older —…

Dec. 6, 2019 Dear Friends, The Army Corps of Engineers’ renourishment project for beaches at the southern end of Ocean City could begin as early as Thursday. The exact schedule is dependent on weather, equipment, and other factors, but the contractor reported this week that work in Strathmere is ahead of schedule and could be…

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Tara Wigginton, of Ocean City, walked into City Hall on Saturday morning with two very important things in mind. “I’m getting seven buttons to First Night,” she said. “They go up after today.” Wigginton was pleased with her savings of $35. The cost per First Night admission button for the family-friendly way…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Ocean City wins!!!! The Red Raiders defeated Hopewell Valley 1-0 in the Group Three semi-final game. Summer Reimet scores the lone goal on an assist from Hope Slimmer with ten minutes remaining in the game. Ocean City advances to the State Championship game for the first time ever in program history!! The…

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Mayor Jay Gillian announced a rough timeline for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment project that affects Ocean City. Three Jersey Shore towns, including Ocean City, are part of the $32.5 million project. Here is the preliminary schedule: Later this month, crews will begin to pump sand from…

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff The Ocean City Police Department will grow their facial hair for a cause. Police departments around Cape May County are participating in No-Shave November (and December) to raise funds for battling cancer. Departments around the county are raising money for two individuals: Amber Adoranto and Jennifer Higginbottom. Adoranto, 32, is a…

Fall back! ⏱ Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, 11/3. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour this Sunday. 🍁🍂

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Ocean City’s Halloween will not be on Halloween. The City postponed trick-or-treating to this Friday because of the bad weather forecast. Trick-or-treating hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday. Here are a few safety tips from the City: Wear reflective clothing. Stay in large groups. Young children should be accompanied by an adult….

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Here’s the latest update on the Bay Avenue Project. Work for the week of Oct. 21 to 25 As of Oct. 18, the contractor will have installed pipe between 30th and 31st Street along Bay Avenue with all trenches being backfilled and paved to a point 150 feet north of 30th…