In our new world where most of us don’t leave home without a mask shore towns are preparing for Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. But it will be unlike any other. Boardwalks have been reopened but in some you must keep to the right and be mindful of social distancing. Police will […]
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Social Distancing for Lifeguards
To prepare for the summer, the Ocean Grove Beach Foundation teamed up with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to construct one-person lifeguard stands to adhere to social-distancing requirements on the beach Foundation members included Kirk Cramer (design/construction), Dave Jenkins Sr., Ed Henry, Carl Minnis, Jeff Downing, Bob Borders, Doug Arpert, and Al Komjathy. – […]
Continue readingHere Come the Tents with Summer Close Behind
By DON STINE The annual summer tents were set up in Ocean Grove this week and officials are also hoping to have the beaches open for Memorial Day weekend. “We have been in contact with all tenters and people will be moving in as they feel comfortable doing so. But we are expecting a full […]
Continue readingSocial Distancing on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk
By DON STINE A sunny day on Sat., April 25 brought people to the Ocean Grove boardwalk, the only boardwalk still open in the area, and it was a pleasant scene. There was a modest number of people on the boardwalk and seating on benches appeared available. Families, strollers, joggers, cyclists and others used the […]
Continue readingOcean Grove Chamber Cancels Spring Events Including Flea Market
The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled all its spring events including the May 30 Giant Spring Flea Market. Also cancelled are the Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show May 2 and the Vintage Car show May 16. Still scheduled for the fall are the Giant Fall Flea Market Sept. 12 and British […]
Continue readingOcean Grove Historical Society Donates to Hospital
By DON STINE The Ocean Grove Historical Society seems to be an unlikely donator of personal protective equipment to a hospital but that is exactly what happened. Historical Society President Robert Waitt said hundreds of surgical shoe covers were found in the basement of the society’s headquarters at 50 Pitman Ave. He said the shoe […]
Continue readingMore Recommendations for Ocean Grove Parking Problems
By BONNIE GRAHAM Build a parking garage at the north end of Ocean Grove. Build a parking garage at the south end of Ocean Grove. Establish shuttle bus service and bike lanes. These were just some of the suggestions made at the Better Parking Alliance meeting held over the weekend in Ocean Grove. The grassroots […]
Continue readingOcean Grove Historical Society Plans More Lectures on Historic District
By BONNIE GRAHAM Bob Waitt, President of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove, presented an overview of his organization’s current and future projects and answered questions from the floor at Saturday’s meeting of the Ocean Grove Home Owners Association. The meeting was held in the Camp Meeting Association’s (OGCMA) Community Room on Pilgrim Pathway and […]
Continue readingLine Dancing, Jewelry Making and Art Classes at Girlfriends Weekend in Ocean Grove
A weekend celebrating all things fun for women is scheduled Feb. 21 through 23 in Ocean Grove. This event is sponsored by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and was organized by the event chairperson, Norma Tolliver of the Main Avenue Galleria. The weekend offers two shows at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, country […]
Continue readingOcean Grove Camp Meeting to Replace 600 Feet of Boardwalk
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association said work was scheduled to start today (Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020) on nearly a half of million dollar replacement of the wooden boards on the south end of the boardwalk. The project includes replacement of more than 600 linear feet of the old boardwalk. It is scheduled to be […]
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