JERSEY SHORE

The city has closed the ocean for swimming because of rough surf.

The public is invited to attend at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at Byrne Plaza.

A moment of silence will be observed when the flag is lowered during the ceremony on Sept. 11.

JERSEY SHORE

The convention weekend of Sept. 12-13 will include a parade passing through Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood.

JERSEY SHORE

Some towns suffered moderate or more serious erosion to their beaches and dunes from Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane damage at the fireworks launch site has forced the show’s cancellation.

Firefighters battled flames and heavy smoke before extinguishing the blaze.

JERSEY SHORE

The beaches in some shore towns were pounded by rough surf from Hurricane Erin.

Residents expressed fears that stormwater would pollute the lagoon in their neighborhood.