‘Good people, good energy’
Mainland Regional surf team hits the water By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — On a crisp, cool morning at the northern end of Atlantic City, Richard Sless and his 30 or so charges gather on the beach for practice in the fine art of riding waves on a fiberglass board. Known as Crystal, the […]
Asbury Ave. is busy, shoppers are in the mood as fall begins
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — While shopping in Ocean City’s award-winning downtown is popular in the summer, it remains so even after Labor Day, when there are fewer people around and the weather is cooler. Gina Miele, standing outside Island Gypsy at the corner of Eighth Street and Asbury Avenue with her […]
Spacious single offers bay view, open layout near shopping, dining
OCEAN CITY — The three-story single at 1201 Bay Ave. is located in a residential area just a clam shell’s throw from the city’s award-winning downtown shopping district. It’s upside-down design puts the main living area high above the street, enhancing the bay views from its multiple decks. “This magnificent, custom-built home offers six bedrooms, […]
Amenhauser runs against Corson for U.T. Committee
Newcomer challenges a longtime incumbent By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPPER TOWNSHIP – A relative newcomer, both in political terms and in his time in Upper Township, is challenging veteran incumbent Curtis Corson for Township Committee this year. John Amenhauser is the Democratic nominee for Township Committee, seeking a seat on the five-man governing […]
Six-bedroom home fit for big family, friends in Riviera part of city
OCEAN CITY — Something new is old again at 71 Spruce Road in the popular Riviera section of the city. “This exquisite home is appointed with the finest finishes available and blends classic shore aesthetics with updated amenities,” real estate agent Jason Frost said. The Riviera section of the city stretches from 16th Street to […]
Ocean City WWII vet honored at A.C. 9/11 ceremony
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff ATLANTIC CITY — “It was no picnic,” Ocean City resident Francis Xavier McCormac said about storming Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, during World War II. McCormac, 99, was among the veterans honored Friday, Sept. 11, during the 10th annual ceremony at the Saracini-O’Neill Atlantic City […]
Upper Township gathers on Sept. 11 at Osprey Point to recall heroism, honor victims
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff SEAVILLE – After rains earlier in the morning Friday, Sept. 11, the cloud cover slowly broke in time for some sun to shine down at Osprey Point, where local residents and visiting dignitaries marked a solemn occasion – the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United […]
9/11: A day to remember
Ocean City tribute: Americans working together By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, in front of the Ocean City Fire Department headquarters at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue, was held to make sure Americans do not forget that fateful day 19 years ago when terrorists attacked the United States. Judging […]
MRHS students create HERO Campaign video
SOMERS POINT – A pair of Mainland Regional High School (MRHS) students has created a new video for friends and peers, promoting the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign and its safety message, “Be a Hero. Be a Designated Driver.” The video, which was recently added to the HERO Campaign’s YouTube channel and its website can […]
Multiple options for Somers Point, Northfield voters
City councils will have new members for 2021 By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff City councils in both Northfield and Somers Point will be getting new or returning members following the Nov. 3 elections, while local incumbents for both freeholder and sheriff face challenges. In Northfield, five candidates are running for two seats after incumbents Jim […]