Around Ocean City: Virtual Panel To Address Post-Pandemic Anxiety

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Patch reviews this past week's top stories around Ocean City.

Ocean City To Hold Virtual Panel On Post-Pandemic Anxiety

OCEAN CITY, NJ — As the world starts getting back to normal after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are dealing with feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. To help people cope with that stress...Read more.

OC Waterpark Reduces Hours Due To Staff Shortage

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The OC Waterpark announced it will be open on select days through Sept. 6 and closing a popular attraction due to staffing challenges. The water park will be open from...Read more.

Cape May To Name Beach In Honor Of 16-Year-Old Lifeguard

CAPE MAY, NJ — A beach in Cape May will be named in honor of a first-year lifeguard who died last week after his patrol boat capsized in rough seas...Read more.

Ocean City Schools Releases Survey For Superintendent Search

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City School District and Board of Education have released a community survey as the search for a permanent superintendent in the district continues...Read more.

Ocean City Acme Sells Lottery Ticket Worth $10K

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Check your numbers. A lottery ticket sold at the Acme on Simpson Avenue in Ocean City won the $10,000 third-tier prize in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, officials said. The ticket matched...Read more.

Ocean City Releases Updated List Of Guarded Beaches

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City released an updated list of its guarded beaches on Monday. Beaches will be guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays...Read more.

Blood Donors Needed In Ocean City Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Blood donations have been plummeting since the beginning of the pandemic, and hospitals are increasingly challenged by trauma emergency visits and drug overdoses. The Red Cross said the need for donations is acute...Read more.

Cape May Theater To Require Proof Of COVID Vaccination

CAPE MAY, NJ — The East Lynne Theatre Company in Cape May is among 30 theaters across the state that will require proof of COVID vaccination for indoor performances...Read more.

Middle Township Cop Charged With Witness Tampering

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A Middle Township police sergeant faces charges for impeding an investigation after he asked his ex-girlfriend to drop a complaint of on-duty sex, according to court documents...Read more.

Wildwood Crest Contractor Charged With Theft

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A contractor has been charged with theft of more than $200,000 and not completing construction work, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said Tuesday...Read more.

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