by shorelocalnews | Feb 2, 2026 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
Mayor Jay Gillian announced Sunday that he will seek re-election in the May 12 municipal election, pledging continued steady leadership, fiscal responsibility and a clear vision for the city’s future. “This city is built on values that do not change — family, safety,...
by shorelocalnews | Jan 30, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Winter Warrior Challenge will return for its third year on Saturday, Feb. 14, and registration is open for the event’s fun and wintry competition. Winter Warrior includes three components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle course...
by Julia Train | Jan 29, 2026 | News, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City Councilman Keith Hartzell is preparing to officially announce his second run for mayor. This race will set up a rematch against incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian, who has held the office since 2010 and is currently serving his fourth term. Although Hartzell, a...
by shorelocalnews | Jan 29, 2026 | Opinion, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
To the editor We are now more than a year and a half following the closure of the Wonderland amusement park. While the Boardwalk Subcommittee is doing serious work — and I look forward to its presentation on Feb. 7 — the broader conversation in town is stuck in the...
by shorelocalnews | Jan 20, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Winter Warrior Challenge will return for its third year on Saturday, Feb. 14, and registration is open for the event’s fun and wintry competition. Winter Warrior includes three components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle course...
by Julia Train | Jan 15, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City’s Planning Board delivered a pivotal — though nonbinding — decision last week on the future of the former Wonderland Pier site, voting 4-4 on passing a resolution that would have recommended declaring the vacant Boardwalk property an area “in need of...
