Most parents are OK with students’ return to school
Ocean City district survey says health, safety priorities, but so is the education By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff When the Ocean City School District polled parents earlier this month, it found most are comfortable with their students returning to school, but they remain worried about their children’s physical health and safety and emotional needs. The majority […]
Edith Marie Blevin-Salazar
Edith Marie Blevin-Salazar, born on July 20, 1943 in Ocean City, New Jersey, God called her home on July 4, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and friends during the last days of her life. Edith attended Ocean City High School and later moved to Florida to raise her family. Edith’s strong work ethic […]
Father Joseph P. Rush, 84
Father Joseph P. Rush, of Gibbsboro, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Center, Cherry Hill, at the age of 84. Beloved son of the late Paul and the late Pauline (nee Mellon) Rush. Devoted brother of Paul and his wife Olga Rush, Fr. Michael P. Rush and the […]
Frances Hutsko, 90
Frances (“Fran”) Hutsko (Lubrani), 90, of Ocean City, died July 21, 2020. On July 21st, our loving Mom and Mom-Mom left us on this earth, but we know she is dancing with the angels and smiling down on us all. She passed away comfortably at her home with her daughter by her side. We rest […]
Ocean City Sailing Foundation hosts sailing lessons during pandemic
OCEAN CITY – The Bayside Center is alive with enthusiastic young sailors this summer despite the pandemic that is restricting activities in Ocean City this season and had canceled most summer camps. Eleven students, half of whom are novices, convene each morning to have their temperatures checked, have roll call, and race over to the […]
Amy Kennedy says she will focus on SJ concerns
Democrat running for Congress says she will amplify residents’ voices By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – With fewer than 100 days to go before the Nov. 3 election, Democrat Amy Kennedy said she is not going to dwell on her own personal agenda or where her Republican incumbent opponent is lacking. Instead, Kennedy said […]
Atlantic County cases go up and down on daily basis
COVID-19 fatalities sporadic; small children continue to be infected By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Atlantic County’s COVID-19 reporting goes several days between fatalities related to the coronavirus and the number of positive tests go up and down, as few as 13 and as many as 47 a day over the past week. The age range is […]
Sea Isle, Avalon top COVID-cases among visitors
Those communities had been among lowest in county during pandemic By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff While Middle, Lower and Upper townships continue to have the most active COVID-19 cases among residents, Avalon and Sea Isle are at the top of the list for active non-resident cases. Those two communities had been among the lower in number […]
Singer-songwriter has eclectic tastes, influences
Maddie Hogan, who performs locally, says she is ‘a walking music note’ By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff TOWN BANK – Singer-songwriter Maddie Hogan takes requests. That isn’t unusual for a performer who sings and plays guitar at local venues around the area. What may be surprising is the range of her repertoire and her musical influences. […]
A few bullies sully pro-police rally in Northfield
“None of the Black Lives Matter supporters shoved me,” I thought as I walked away from a pro-police rally Tuesday, July 14, in Northfield, turning multiple times to make sure I wasn’t being followed. No, it was a small number of the Back the Blue folks, the defenders of law and order, who threatened me, […]