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Also on today's calendar: Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. GALLERY: Photos and highlights from Ocean City's win over Oakcrest (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Ocean City football fans can relive Saturday's home win over Oakcrest through a full gallery of game photos, from the captains' coin toss to key plays on offense and special teams. The images spotlight local players and scenes from the field on October 3, 2026.
2. Flooded Golf Cart Sparks West Wildwood House Fire, Firefighters Rescue Family Dog (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Ocean City officials are warning residents that electric vehicles, e‑bikes, scooters and battery-powered tools exposed to recent coastal flooding can still ignite, even days later. Their alert follows a serious West Wildwood house fire blamed on a flood-damaged golf cart, where firefighters rescued a family dog and limited damage after flames raced up a three‑story home.
3. Electric vehicles and other devices can be fire risks after nor'easter (thedailyjournal.com) — Ocean City residents are being urged by Mayor Jay Gillian to avoid using or charging electric vehicles, golf carts, and e-bikes that were exposed to saltwater flooding during the recent nor'easter, due to a lingering fire risk from damaged lithium-ion batteries. Fire officials along the Jersey Shore explain how these batteries can ignite and what to do if you see smoke or overheating.
4. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 10/2/2026 (insidernj.com) — Ocean City readers get a brief mention in this statewide political roundup, noting that demolition has begun on a local condo building, according to the Cape May Herald. The rest of the briefing focuses on New Jersey politics, legislation, and county-level developments that may still indirectly affect Cape May County residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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