🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Wonderland Pier’s Ferris wheel and hotel plan?

Good morning Ocean City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What's next for Wonderland Pier's Ferris wheel and hotel plan?
• How bad is the flooding in Ocean City's neighborhoods today?

Also on today's calendar: Book Of Golden Deeds Award Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Very windy; cool with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Demolition awaits famed Ferris wheel on Ocean City Boardwalk (ocnjdaily.com) — Ocean City officials have rejected an offer to take over Wonderland Pier's deteriorating Ferris wheel, clearing the way for its demolition as negotiations continue over a proposed Boardwalk hotel. Residents are mourning the loss of the skyline landmark while a lawsuit challenges the site's "rehabilitation" designation and City Council quietly hammers out a development deal it promises will protect nearby neighborhoods and the family-friendly Boardwalk feel.
   

• WATCH: Beach erosion taking its toll in Ocean City (6abc.com) — Ocean City streets and neighborhoods are dealing with significant flooding and beach erosion as a nor'easter drives heavy rain, strong winds, and high tides into town. Some homeowners report up to a foot of water on first floors, while Mayor Jay Gillian says high-water rescue vehicles are ready and urges residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.
   

📸 Around Ocean City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean City

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★ Featured events ★

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
• The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. →
  Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• 2026 Movie Monday: Good Will Hunting →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  1:00 pm
• Women's Monday Evening Bible Study →
  Family Life Center, Ocean City
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Studies →
  Family Life Center, Ocean City
  10:00 am
• Grief Share →
  Family Life Center, 835 West Ave, Ocean City
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Prayer Warriors: Prayer Meeting: FLC →
  Family Life Center (FLC), 833-835 West Ave, Ocean City
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Women's Ministry Gathering →
  Landmark Church, 300 E 8th St., Ocean City
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• FALL NJ JP INVASION - 2026 →
  Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
• 2026 FALL NJ JP INVASION →
  825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
• Men's Breakfast →
  Landmark Church, 300 E 8th St, Ocean City
  8:00 am
Friday October 16
• Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story →
  Upper Township Community Center, 1790 NJ-50, Woodbine
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Flower Company is a great addition to our area.
  Marjorie and staff did our son and daughter in law's wedding flowers. Excellent and very accomodationg (Nextdoor Ocean City-North End)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04513) - 862 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. Apply here.
• MarineMax, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Technician Apprentice in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

• South Jersey Wing Lovers Will Want to See This List (973espn.com)

Longport

• Flooding Closes Bridges In Jersey Shore Towns As Storm Wallops Coast (patch.com)
• Seasonal Beach Town Events and How They Drive Local Community Identity (downbeach.com)

Upper

• Jersey Shore town calls for voluntary evacuations ahead of nor'easter (nj.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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