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News Feature Published in the September 02, 2010 issue Broken tide check valves to be replaced on bay side Mayor writes residents, says relief is coming from flooding in middle of city Ocean City — Residents now have help battling that sinking feeling of street flooding. Murky bay waters backing up and clogging drains and outfall pipes is a constant…[more] Councilman: Ban laser pointer sales Mayor says police chief's letter already had an impact Ocean City — One councilman wants Ocean City to pass a law that would forbid merchants from selling handheld laser pointers, after complaints from pilots that the devices would potentially blind them and cause aircraft accidents.…[more] District approves program to safeguard student athletes Program helps determine if athletes had a concussion, when and if it's safe to play Ocean City — Last spring, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), the organization that governs high school competitive sports in the state, set new, stricter guidelines regarding student athletes’ concussions.…[more] FEMA: Be prepared just in case Hurricane Earl hits Earl moving up the coast, but should bypass Jersey shore Ocean City — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are telling people not to change their Labor Day holiday plans due to Hurricane Earl, but to be prepared to change their plans.…[more] Fire Department busy with water rescues; six spinal injuries reported Ocean City — The recent riptides and turbulent surf has the Ocean City Fire Department busy with water rescues and medical emergencies.…[more] Mosquitos fewer, but a problem Northfield especially hard hit this season; more cases of West Nile virus in animals Northfield — The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control held an additional mosquito ground spray in Northfield on Friday, Aug. 27, as a preventive approach to a rise in area mosquitoes and birds testing positive for West Nile virus.…[more] Ocean City distance swimmer Bruckner Chase swims Monterey Bay, Calif. He puts up with swarms of jellyfish to raise awareness, importance of ocean Ocean City — Bruckner Chase’s lips were stung. His hands, face, and legs were also stung by venomous jellyfish during Chase’s 13 hour and 50 minute, 25-mile swim across across the Monterey Bay in California Aug. 24.…[more] Owner of nine Flanders condos opts for auction because of the sluggish market Ocean City — Have a dream about owning your own luxury suite in Ocean City? Thanks to one condo hotel owner, that dream might be a reality. Wally Smerconish, owner…[more] Rip currents prompt 100 rescues over weekend in Ocean City Hurricane Earl won't help this weekend Ocean City — Fierce rip currents kept lifeguards busy with water rescues this past weekend, according to Tom Mullineaux, the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s director of operations.…[more] Rough water overturns fishing boat Ocean City — TowBoat U.S./Shamrock Towing responded to reports of a 25-foot fishing boat off marker No. 5 in Great Egg Inlet over the weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 29, the…[more] Somers Point citizen: crime worse, task force needed Somers Point — A local senior citizen has called upon Somers Point City Council to create a task force to look into a series of crime-related incidents that have occurred within the city.…[more] Somers Point man likes alternative building materials He wants to show his neighbors they can make efficient homes in different ways Somers Point — Concrete and trash-picked steel seem more appropriate for building a birdhouse than a family home, but for Deniz Bilge of Somers Point, an energy-efficient home and its more manageable heating costs make it worth a few experimental building materials and raised eyebrows.…[more] Splinters, warped boards a problem on Boardwalk Ocean City trying to keep up with multiple issues Ocean City — It’s a common sight on the Ocean City Boardwalk, stumbling and tripping on uneven or warped boards in the hot afternoon sun, or snagging a splinter or two from cracked planks.…[more] Video debut Sept. 16 at seminar to show impact of hurricane Ocean City — The Ocean City Office of Emergency Management will host its annual Emergency Symposium from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Ocean City High School Performing Arts Center.…[more] Previously in News Feature
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