What’s happening in Ocean City: 5K race and health expo highlight weekend events
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and is staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk) with...
Partnership strengthens water quality monitoring at Jersey Shore beaches
Monmouth University will serve as the newest partner in the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force (BWTF), a nationwide network dedicated to monitoring water quality at public beaches. Through the agreement, signed on June 5 in advance of today’s World...
Miss Night in Venice Charity celebrates 57 years of local fundraising tradition
Since 1996, the Miss Night in Venice Charity has raised over $1 million for local charities via fundraising by participants in the annual Miss Night in Venice Competition. This year, seven contestants, ages 15 to 25, will again spend five weeks collecting monetary...
SNAP benefits impacted by new federal requirements
Due to new federal work requirements for residents receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), some customers may notice a change in their monthly benefits. The federal changes have expanded work requirements and lowered...
The ocean is beautiful — and dangerous
Letter from the editor The ocean has always been my refuge — a place of joy, peace, adventure and some of my most treasured memories. Whether it’s an early morning walk along the shoreline, the sound of waves breaking on the beach or a day spent with family in...
