Police said they detained a thief who was allegedly stealing money from a donation box supporting the Humane Society of Ocean City after getting information from the public. The man allegedly took himself to the cash box meant for the animal shelter, according to the Police Department. In a social media post announcing the arrest, police did not name the culprit. The Humane Society of Ocean City is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that helps adopt pets, provides veterinary care, and educates people on humane behavior and animal management.
Cape May County Fortification Money
A long-awaited effort to fortify the city's seaside fortifications will receive $4.3 million from Cape May County. A bond legislation enabling the county's contribution to the Cape May City seawall project was submitted by the county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. $4,095,238 of bonds or notes are included in the measure to help cover some of the expenses. On June 23, there will be a public hearing on the ordinance.
Ocean City Boardwalk
The final report of the Ocean City City Council subcommittee tasked with revising the boardwalk's zoning will be presented at a special meeting on Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesely Ave. The meeting will not result in any formal action, according to city officials, and a video of the presentation will be uploaded the following day. Recommendations for the former Wonderland Pier site, where developer Eustace Mita has suggested a premium hotel with more than 250 rooms, are anticipated to be included in the presentation.
Women Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony In Sea Isle
Sea Isle Mayor Len Desiderio invites the community to attend Sea Isle City's second annual Women Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park (JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue). In the event of rain, the ceremony will move inside the Community Center (4500 Central Avenue). The ceremony will feature guest speakers, local dignitaries, patriotic hymns, and prayers for our nation's female soldiers and veterans. During the ceremony, there will be a presentation from South Jersey's Quilts of Valor organization and a memorial wreath honoring our women veterans will be placed at the Memorial Fountain. On June 12, 1948, President Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act which allowed women the right to serve as permanent members in the United States Armed Forces.
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