🌱 Patch AM: What the loss of Wonderland’s Ferris wheel means for Ocean City’s Boardwalk

Hello Ocean City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What the loss of Wonderland's Ferris wheel means for Ocean City's Boardwalk
• How an Ocean City beach rescue led to a national hero medal

Also on today's calendar: Fall Craft Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Windy; cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very windy; occasional rain, temps: high: 67, low: 61.
• Thursday: Very windy; a little rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferris wheel to be demolished ‣ Ocean City Sentinel (ocnjsentinel.com) — Wonderland Pier's iconic Ferris wheel in Ocean City is slated for demolition after engineers warned the deteriorating structure and collapsing retaining wall pose growing safety risks. Owner Eustace Mita is negotiating privately with City Council over future development at 600 Boardwalk, as lawsuits and community debate continue over what should replace the long-closed amusement park.
   

• Walcott to receive Carnegie Medal for saving family ‣ Ocean City Sentinel (ocnjsentinel.com) — An Upper Township attorney who rescued a family from drowning off an Ocean City beach will receive the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Heroism. He describes the 2024 rip current rescue, his reluctance to seek recognition, and how his family and local Rotary honors pushed him to accept the national award.
   

📸 Around Ocean City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall Craft Fair →
  Elks Lodge, 1815 E Broad St, Millville
  10:00 am
• Elks Lodge Fall Festival →
  Elks Lodge, 1815 E Broad St, Millville
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• OCIS Picture Day
  Ocean City School District Ocean City, NJ 08226
  8:00 am
• National Migration Week Evening Prayer →
  Saint Damien Parish, 13th Street & Wesley Avenue, Ocean City
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Women's Monday Evening Bible Study →
  Family Life Center, 835 West Ave, Ocean City
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Studies →
  Family Life Center, 835 West Ave, Ocean City
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• Book Of Golden Deeds Award Dinner →
  Harbor Pines Golf Club, 500 St Andrews Dr, Egg Harbor Township
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 2026 FALL NJ JP INVASION →
  Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
• FALL NJ JP INVASION - 2026 →
  Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Sunday October 4
• District 18 Monthly Meeting →
  Holy Trinity Episcopal Church OC, 2998 Bay Ave, Ocean City
  6:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Women's Monday Evening Bible Study →
  Family Life Center, 835 West Ave, Ocean City
  6:30 pm

📣 Ocean City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• Fairy April Returns to Caroline's By The Bay →
  Caroline's By The Bay, 450 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
  4:00 pm
• Fairy April at Caroline's By The Bay →
  Caroline's By The Bay, 450 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Economic Development Advisory Commission Meeting →
  Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• City Council Meeting →
  Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point
  7:00 pm

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• Two twin sleeper sofas
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Somers Point. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

• Gateway Playhouse helps sets the stage for service dogs in training (6abc.com)
• Political Signs: Is It OK to Put Them on Public Owned Land? (wpgtalkradio.com)
• Lottery Wins in Galloway Township and Hammonton New Jersey (catcountry1073.com)

Longport

• Stolen BMW Driver Flees Longport, NJ, Police (wpgtalkradio.com)

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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