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Great support from the community To the Editor: We feel so blessed to be part of such an amazing community. Hundreds of family, friends and well-wishers gathered at D’Orio’s Circle Café in Somers Point on Feb. 29 to support Mike Shimp. Everyone’s generosity helped us exceed expectations for the event. We know the organizers are […]
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Disagrees about ‘essential,’ but likes the leadership Editor’s note: This letter was address to Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian. To the Editor: Again, I realize these are trying times, but you use the term “essential destinations.” Do you define new construction ongoing in Ocean City as “essential destinations” at this point? We, of course, know […]
Atlantic County COVID-19 cases rise to Nine
Department of Health made announcement Wednesday morning The Atlantic County Division of Public Health announced late Wednesday morning, March 25, that three additional residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to nine cases countywide. The eighth and ninth cases include two females, one in her 40s and a second in her 20s. […]
OUR VIEW
Practice good will amidst the fear.Still, heed the restrictions People have every right to worry about COVID-19. The novel coronavirus pandemic is causing the type of worldwide disruption not seen since the last world war. It is creating panic across the planet and in our communities here in Cape May and Atlantic counties. But we […]
Bay Avenue townhouse offers easy living that’s close to all of the action
OCEAN CITY — The newly renovated townhouse at 221D Bay Ave., in the aptly named Bayview complex, offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with a fantastic view close to the city’s watersports district and downtown shopping, and just a short bike ride away from the city’s award-winning beaches and world-famous Boardwalk. Situated across the street from designated […]
Area businesses that are open, serving customers
Under Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order, there are extensive restrictions on businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are major exeptions that include hospitals and other health-related facilities, supermarkets, gas stations and convenience stores and others. Although restaurants were forced to close service to customers who wanted to eat their meals there, they are […]
Healthy foods help body cope with stressful times
By CHRIS ZELLERS/Rutgers Cooperative Extension The past month has proved stressful for Americans, and making healthy food choices and staying active can assist in reducing that stress. Just as managing stress is important every day, it is especially important during uncertain times. Mindful decisions about eating habits can support long-term wellness. Continuing healthy behaviors or […]
Grocery shopping tips to maintain healthy heart
By RYAN CHAMPION/UMC at The Shores The following are six great grocery shopping tips for seniors that will help keep hearts both healthy and strong. — Plan Meals: Meal plans make healthy eating easier and are great for budgeting. When looking to create a week’s worth of heart-healthy recipes, look at the websites for the […]
Gov. update: More deaths from COVID-19
Field hospital in A.C.; new jobs portal; standardized student tests may be cancelled By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy and the commissioner of the state Department of Health gave a public address on how New Jersey is proceeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including planning a field hospital in Atlantic City, […]
Nauti Spirits making hand sanitizer
Doing first to first responders, nursing facilities By RACHEL SHUBIN/Special to the Sentinel NORTH CAPE MAY — The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is quickly changing life for both people and businesses. The global pandemic has seen a spike in the purchase of goods of all kinds, especially toilet paper and hand sanitizers. When store shelves were […]