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And on the Ocean City Patch calendar - Pottery & Craft Show

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Greetings Ocean City! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Ocean City bay beaches flagged for elevated fecal bacteria levels
  • How long will Ocean City's noisy beach work disrupt your summer plans?
  • Why OC's lazy river closed before Labor Day this year

Also on today's calendar: Pottery & Craft Show and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elevated levels of fecal bacteria found at 13 South Jersey beaches (thedailyjournal.com) — If you swim near West 8th Street or Battersea Road bays in Ocean City, be aware that state testing found elevated fecal bacteria levels there, along with 11 other South Jersey beaches. The water hasn't been closed, but conditions may be unhealthy, and officials will keep retesting until levels return to normal standards.
   

2. Summer season federal beach sand replenishment projects are a problem (njtoday.news) — Beach replenishment work in Ocean City is closing sections of shoreline, rerouting access points, and frustrating some vacationers and boardwalk businesses even as it rebuilds storm-damaged dunes. The Army Corps' 24/7 sand-pumping project, funded largely by federal dollars, is expected to finish in September and is considered vital protection for the Boardwalk, homes, and the city's tourism economy despite short-term noise and disruption.
   

3. Signs summer is ending in NJ, and why locals summer helps (nj1015.com) — Ocean City's OC Waterpark has already shut down its lazy river for the season because too many student lifeguards have returned to school, though the rest of the park remains open with discounted admission. The story uses this and Seaside Park lifeguard shortages to mark the subtle end-of-summer shift and looks ahead to the quieter "locals summer" many Jersey Shore residents enjoy.
   

4. 2018 N.J. field hockey All-State and top postseason honors: HS historical project (nj.com subscription) — Ocean City field hockey fans can revisit a standout moment: senior midfielder Reese Bloomstead earned Second Team All-State honors in New Jersey's 2018 postseason awards. The republished list showcases top players, coaches, and teams from across the state, offering a nostalgic snapshot for longtime high school sports followers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Wicked For Good-Monday Movie Matinee
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    1:00 pm
  • Book Gnomes
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    4:00 pm
  • Ventnor City Planning Board Meeting As Needed
    Ventnor City Hall at 6201 Atlantic Ave, , New Jersey 08406
    6:30 pm
  • Hot Club of Philadelphia at the Margate City Public Library Summer Concert Series →
    Margate City Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave, Margate City
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Virtual Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield https://libraryc.org/nflibrary
    2:00 pm
  • Beginner's Chess →
    Pleasantville Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Pleasantville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Ocean City. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

Ok Ocean City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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