WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY
One-day sale at Flanders Hotel is ‘an early sample of summer’ in O.C. OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk and downtown merchants in Ocean City will offer discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions at a new event planned for Saturday, March 7. “Market Madness” will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic […]
Frederick William Becker
Frederick William Becker, 87 Becker, Frederick William, 87 of Petersburg, passed away February 29, 2020. One of 9 children, he was born in Narberth, Pa and had resided in Ocean City, NJ for 22 years. He was a graduate of St. Thomas More HS and served in the Army, stationed in Germany during the […]
Catherine D. Piper
Catharine D. Piper, 86, of Beverly Hills, FL and Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 in Wesley Manor. Born in Somers Point, NJ and lived most of her life in Ocean City, NJ. She was the daughter of Naylor and Florence Drain. She attended the Ocean City, NJ schools and graduated […]
Mary Ann Gabel, 88
Mary Ann Gabel (nee Ketcham), of Ocean City, NJ, formerly of Flourtown, Pa., died Feb. 25, 2020. Wife of the late Jack, her husband of 60 years. Devoted mother of Ketch Gabel, Kimberly Inacio (Fran), Karl Gabel (Gretchen), Kristen Varley (Simon), Karlyn Kay (Doug) and the late Kathryn Mae Gabel. 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. […]
Local officials on virus: Don’t panic, but be prepared
No COVID-19 cases here yet By KRISTEN KELLEHER/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COUNTY – A new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has yet to impact New Jersey residents as of Tuesday, March 3. Local public health officials, however, are urging residents to take precautions, such as washing hands regularly, to prevent the spread of the new virus. […]
Vigil to raise awareness, support in a national crisis claiming lives
Those struggling need to know help is available By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – They lit their candles as the music played a song of hope and healing. In the darkened room they hugged, cried, and remembered loved ones gone too soon. More than 100 people attended a prayer and candlelight vigil at the […]
Mayor gives his ‘shareholder’ report on city
Gillian touts investment, ongoing improvements paying off for the resort By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A robust public improvements program, a clean audit, and growing real estate values were all points Ocean City’s municipal government touted as successes, according to Mayor Jay Gillian’s annual State of the City Address. Gillian’s comments, delivered before […]