Ocean City's Year In Review: 2019's Top Stories

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Patch is looking back at some of the top stories from Ocean City in 2019.

Test Dummies Fly Off Ocean City Roller Coaster, Crash Into Hotel

Two dummies leaked and shrunk before flying off the GaleForce. Castaway Cove's VP said they're looking into using more durable dummies.

Video Shows Shark Sighting In Ocean City; Beachgoers Clear Water

The shark appeared in its natural habitat at 7th Street beach, according to Fox 29.

Ocean City FD Escorts Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter

Several local fire departments participated in Dennis McDaniels's first leg of the journey home. McDaniels died in the Cape May triathlon.

Videos Show Wild Lightning At Ocean City Boardwalk (UPDATE)

Unbelievable: Lightning came crashing down on New Jersey on Wednesday, and here is where it landed.

Ocean City's Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor Catches Fire

The fire was contained to the attic, but the commercial space suffered water and smoke damage, according to officials.

Hepatitis A Notice Involving Ocean City Dunkin' Donuts: Officials

The employee worked there while potentially infected between Jan. 27 and 31, according to officials.

Ocean City Beach Now Free Of Frenchy's Umbrellas, Chairs

The public outcry has been heard: You no longer have to get fries with that at Ninth Street beach.

Priest Used Church Funds For Ocean City Beach House, Sex: DA

A Pennsylvania pastor misused over $100,000 in church funds on an Ocean City vacation home and men with whom he had sexual relationships, according to officials.

Comets Drummer, Ocean City Resident Dick Boccelli Reportedly Dies

Dick Boccelli, an Ocean City resident and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, died in July. He was 95.

Seagull Program: First Ocean City, Then The World?

Ocean City's mayor and business administrator approached the owner of East Coast Falcons in July with urgency.

Man Killed In Ocean City Crash Was An Engineer, Father, Husband

Thomas F. Gibbons Jr., 47, was an engineer for 25 years who loved the outdoors, his wife, and his daughters, according to his obituary.

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