by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 22, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City
The City Jet roller coaster at Gillian’s Wonderland was Ocean City’s largest when it arrived in 1978. It rose in a spiral before two steep drops with banked turns. In December 2004, the park announced that the City Jet had been sold and was in the process...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 20, 2024 | Cape May County, Ocean City
Roy Gillian, a prominent figure in Ocean City, New Jersey, and former mayor, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was 94 years old. Gillian, known for his dedication to public service and his significant contributions to the local amusement...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 17, 2024 | Cape May County, Ocean City, What's Happening
Visitors again set new records for donating to the local Food Cupboard at the Ocean City Fishing Club’s Open House at the Pier this past Thursday evening. By the end of the two-hour open house, 1,183 people passed through the pier gate, brought 260 lbs of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 16, 2024 | Cape May County, Ocean City, What's Happening
Ocean City held its annual Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant on the beach at Sixth Street on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Families showcased their pet hermit crabs in elaborately themed dioramas, and the winner earned the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup. Owners of the winning...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 15, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, What's Happening
Youth fishing tournaments attract a variety of participants—first-timers, their families for support, even veterans of other young angler competitions. The Ocean City Fishing Club’s 47th Annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament that was held Saturday also had...
