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1. Ocean City High Counselor Wins Yale Educator Award (patch.com) — Ocean City residents can celebrate guidance counselor Mary Louise McDowell-Campo of Ocean City High School, who has earned the prestigious 2026 Yale Educator Award for the second time. A lifelong Ocean City local and OCHS alum, she was nominated by recent graduate and Yale student Joseph Heng, who credits her mentorship with guiding him through the college process and exemplifying the school's commitment to its community.
2. Ocean City Cleanup Continues After Storm; Bridges, Streets Reopen (patch.com) — Ocean City is moving into cleanup mode after days of intense flooding and wind, with all bridges and streets now reopened and the Shelter Road Recycling Center taking storm-damaged debris six days a week. Mayor Jay Gillian is urging residents to drive cautiously near drop-off areas, heed warnings about lithium-ion battery fire risks, and expect heavy volume as city crews clear sand, debris, and damaged vehicles from Ocean City neighborhoods.
3. Ocean City Girls, Boys Finish Second At Carlisle Invit. (milesplit.com) — Ocean City High School's boys and girls cross-country teams both grabbed impressive second-place finishes in the Challenge Division at the Carlisle Invitational in Pennsylvania, confirming their status among New Jersey's top programs. Local runners like Keenan Neuman and Riley Tolson led deep Red Raiders squads with standout times and strong pack performances.
4. Latest Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff's Arrests For Sept. 11-24, 2026 (wpgtalkradio.com) — Atlantic County Sheriff's latest arrest report includes a 39-year-old Ocean City resident taken into custody in Marmora on a Superior Court warrant, alongside numerous other countywide cases. The detailed list covers charges ranging from theft and forgery to drug possession, weapons offenses, and large unpaid support obligations across Atlantic County communities.
5. Songs About the Jersey Shore (+ We Made a Playlist) (thelocalgirl.com) — One classic shore anthem in this playlist traces a romantic drive that begins in Ocean City and winds through Sea Isle, Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Wildwood on the way to Cape May. The broader roundup highlights dozens of songs that name-check Jersey Shore towns, boardwalks, and venues, offering Ocean City music fans a nostalgic soundtrack for local beach days.
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