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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:

  • See the best moments from Ocean City's win over Oakcrest
  • Could your flood-soaked e-bike or golf cart still catch fire?
  • What Ocean City residents should do with flooded e-bikes and golf carts

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bay Atlantic Symphony's "Mozart Mania!" Concert Opens 2026-2027 Season —Lisa Simon Read on Patch
  • Great Cleaning Need NOT be Expensive.
    Deep Cleaning $295.00 Add $60 per bath after 2. www.oceancityclean.com 609.380.0131 (Nextdoor Ocean City-North End)
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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: "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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