John M. ‘Jack’ Ennis, 87
John M. “Jack” Ennis, 87, of Pennside, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Rothenberger) Ennis with whom he celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late J. George and Sara M. (Miller) Ennis. Jack was a […]
Declining membership may force Boy Scout Troop 72 to fold
Northfield troop has had astounding number of Scouts achieve Eagle rank By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — Faced with steadily declining membership and with all but one aging out, Northfield Boy Scout Troop 72 would have to give up its charter if it does not get more involvement. Scoutmaster Don Edwards, who has been […]
Night in Venice set for July 24
Fireworks will cap off Ocean City bayside festival OCEAN CITY – Night in Venice will return to Ocean City for the 66th time at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Registration is now open to all boat and bayfront home owners who want to participate in this year’s celebration. The optional theme will be “Honoring Our Heroes,” […]
OCBP alumni group supports probe into allegations
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol Lifeguard Alumni Association supports the city’s efforts to investigate reports of abuse and harassment on the patrol over the years and asks those making anonymous allegations to work with officials to achieve justice. Jack Brooks, president of the association, penned a statement about […]
Big 10 co-coach of year combines her passions
Rutgers’ Civico coached game from sidelines hours before going to hospital to give birth By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – With the right support system in place, Meredith (Long) Civico has found a way to successfully combine her two loves – her family and a career in field hockey. Civico, a former Ocean City High […]
Cape May County Department of Health: New low in COVID-19 cases
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff In Cape May County’s final daily COVID-19 report Monday, the Department of Health said 50,505 residents have received at least one vaccine and 42,733 have been fully vaccinated, continuing to lead New Jersey on a per capita basis. Officials also touted the county’s efforts to keep its coronavirus numbers down during […]
Atlantic County Division of Public Health sees big drop in COVID cases
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff There was a huge drop-off in new COVID-19 cases in Atlantic County and no deaths reported over the course of the past week. “Atlantic County is currently experiencing a decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths, a trend we hope will continue as more people get vaccinated,” Atlantic County Public Health Officer […]
OCHS grad, Stockton senior coordinates removal of boat
Project culmination of Brooke Handley’s internship with the GEH River Council By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff TUCKAHOE — “It was really gross and smelly,” Brooke Handley said of the effort she coordinated to remove a derelict boat from Mosquito Landing on the Tuckahoe River. The 2017 Ocean City High School graduate took on the project […]
Social services best part of centralized court plan
Benefits far outweigh loss of control “How can you tell your taxpayers that you want to have an inferior product just because it’s yours?” Atlantic County Counsel Jim Ferguson asked rhetorically, speaking about the state paradigm of home rule. “I think we can do better, and when you have an opportunity where you can do […]
Goldcoast stunner offers amazing views, fantastic amenities right on beach
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — The covered back porch at 3004 Wesley Ave. is a wonderful place to sit and watch the waves roll in, cup of coffee in hand, as you prepare for another great day at the shore. Located on the popular Goldcoast in sunny Ocean City, the 3,400-square-foot home […]