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Month: February 2021

Upper Township GOP adjusts as Palombo declines to run again

Three committee seats on ballot: Dems seek candidates, incumbents make plans By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – With three for the five seats on Upper Township Committee set to be on the ballot, this year’s municipal election has the potential to bring major change to the local governing body; all the more […]

Gun-rights resolution coming up in Northfield City Council

Would make it a 2A sanctuary city By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council is expected to consider adopting a resolution supporting the Second Amendment to the Constitution during its next meeting, scheduled for March 2. The Second Amendment guarantees, in part, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall […]

Let’s learn the facts about wind farm so debate isn’t about unfounded fears

After watching the arctic blast of false information pushed by political agenda come flying out of Texas last week, let’s all be sure when we’re debating the impact of the proposed Ørsted offshore wind farm that we’ll be dealing with facts rather than bias and unfounded fears. Last week’s frigid weather in Texas caused power […]

Deauville Inn’s new chef using local produce and seafood throughout year

By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — Changes made last year at the Deauville Inn included a new look inside and out — offering multiple different areas for enjoyment — as well as a new chef with a new menu. New owners Tim Fox, the Innkeeper, and Robyn Kjar, the Lady of the Inn, brought […]

Beach resort without the rooms

Historic Deauville Inn transformed into a bayfront hotspot By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — The Deauville Inn has been serving food and drink to seafarers and landlubbers alike since the 1900s. Located on the bay side of Ludlam Island — overlooking Strathmere Bay and just around the bend from Corson’s Inlet and the open […]

Beachfront Gardens home the ultimate in posh living steps away from the ocean

OCEAN CITY — It doesn’t get any more beachfront than at 913 Seacrest Road in the popular Gardens section of the resort. The entrance to the extensive Northend beach is right out front and a line of natural dunes stands sentinel along a stone wall that borders the property. Gulls soar overhead as the waves lap […]

Ocean City boys swimmers beat Mainland

Steve Gooden breaks his own Red Raider record in 100-meter freestyle By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School boys swim team dominated a depleted Mainland Regional team Feb. 16 in the season-opener for both. Red Raider Steve Gooden broke his own school record in the 100-meter freestyle. The Ocean City […]

Deauville Inn Handbook of Culture

By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — The Deauville Inn’s new owners want to create a world-famous restaurant built on a culture created from within while respecting and paying homage to its historical roots. Inn Keeper Tim Fox and Lady of the Inn Robyn Kjar have created a handbook laying out their vision, mission and […]

Samuel Franklin Stringfellow, 87

Samuel Franklin Stringfellow, 87, passed away on February 6, 2021, in Raleigh, NC. Samuel (Lin), a native of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, was born on June 27, 1933, to the late William Ambler Stringfellow and Valera Godfrey Schwertzler.  Always a leader, he served as president of the student council and captain of the football team […]

Trudy Shapcott, 90

Trudy Shapcott, age 90, of Cary, NC, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on January 26, 2021. Trudy was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 27, 1930 to Alberta and John Miller. She married Ralph L Shapcott on December 9, 1950. He preceded her in […]