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Month: June 2021

Citizen mulls referendum on public safety building

Hinchman says council, administration planning wasteful, oversized facility By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Local resident Michael Hinchman asked Ocean City Council and the administration to hold a referendum on the $42 million public safety building that has been proposed to consolidate and replace two buildings. Contacted after the meeting, Hinchman said if the […]

ACT fight dredges up accusations of political motives, foot-dragging

RELATED STORY By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Some members of Ocean City Council tried to delay approval of a contract for an engineering firm, claiming their concern was about process and not the actual $17,000 contract, but after heavy pushback from other council members and claims of political interference, the attempt failed. The […]

Councilman delaying contract for law firm sparks heated debate

RELATED STORY By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A councilman’s request to table a vote on a contract with the city solicitor’s firm ignited a heated back-and-forth at the June 10 Ocean City Council meeting. First Ward Councilman Michael DeVlieger asked to pull resolution No. 3 from the council’s consent agenda, but never explained […]

Coco Chanel theme of Arts Center June show

By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Coco Chanel is one of the most influential fashion designers in history. She is credited with popularizing drop waist dresses of the 1920s, women’s suits, and her fragrance, Chanel No. 5. Dr. Jack Devine was inspired by all things elegance and class when he decided that June’s gallery […]

Dorothy C. McLaughlin

Dorothy C. McLaughlin (Lehne), 84, of Matawan, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021. Dorothy was born on October 29, 1936, in the Bronx, NY, to Arthur S. and Ida K. Lehne.  Dorothy (Dotty) is survived by her husband of 59 years, George P. McLaughlin, daughters Linda A. McLaughlin, Sheri J. McLaughlin, and Annmarie […]

OCHS grad Mulhall to be inducted into Naval Academy

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School senior Jenevieva (Vival) Mulhall will be inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2025 on June 30 and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of her Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, […]

COVID-19 infections averaging 3 a day in Cape May County; learn where to get vaccinated

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – For vaccine information on where, when, who, and how, please visit capemaycountynj.gov.The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 21,211 doses so far. The New Jersey Department of Health reports that 55,005 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 49,434 have been […]

Planners OK 153-student child care center in Northfield

By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — Working parents looking for a safe, educational environment for their children soon will have another option. Learning Edge Academy will be opening a new child care center in Northfield after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning Board for design waivers, variances and major site plan June 3. The […]

Linwood supports residents in nuisance battle

Proposed changes would make country club pipe down or pay up By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Months of annoyance may soon be coming to an end for some neighbors of Linwood Country Club who have complained about frequent loud music and other sound generated by events held there. After hearing from neighbors, representatives […]

The chariot awaits MRHS Latin students

By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff LINWOOD – Since 2003, Mainland Regional High School’s Latin students have been putting on their annual “chariot races.” And no, there are no real horses.  Instead, student teams of two choose one equus (horse) and one auriga (charioteer). The auriga stands in the chariot while the equus runs and pulls the […]