Fun on a summer day in Ocean City
When the weather turns hot and the sun beats down, there is no place better to go than the boardwalk and the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. Ocean City’s beach was just chosen again as the best in New Jersey. The resort’s boardwalk also is a favorite for families with members of all ages. […]
Dredging moves forward after another debate
Council members feel they were set up, but vote for survey contract By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A spirited debate sidelined a vote June 24 on a contract for ACT Engineers to get on track with bay and lagoon dredging, but a week later council voted 6-1 to approve that contract. The contract is […]
WWII vet turns 100
John Summers was a founder of Somers Point American Legion By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — World War II U.S. Army veteran John Summers was honored Friday at Meadowview Nursing Home for turning 100 years old. The celebration consisted of a car parade with a visit from the Northfield police and fire departments and the […]
Linwood residents support weed biz
Committee also hears opposition By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Tax revenue and convenience were listed as reasons why the city should allow cannabis businesses to operate within its borders. A City Council subcommittee held an exploratory session with the public Tuesday, June 29, and the majority of those who spoke said they are […]
Michael Francis Kelly
Michael Francis Kelly of Ocean City, NJ, Beloved father, devoted husband, lauded stage director, accomplished producer and lifelong teacher Michael Francis Kelly passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago in 1932, Mike first studied at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University before graduating with a […]
William ‘Carson’ McCullough, 95
William “Carson” McCullough of Ocean City, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, Haddonfield, NJ, and Naples, FL (Born August 14, 1925) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his first wife of 43 years, Jean Clarke McCullough, and second wife of 21 years, Joan Lindstrom McCullough. He […]
Councilman spent 13 days in jail
Second accuser delayed release of Cape May man By JACK FICHTER Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May Councilman Chris Bezaire, arrested by the county Prosecutor’s Office on June 16 on charges of invasion of privacy, cyber harassment, stalking and contempt of court, was released from jail June 28 following 13 days of incarceration. […]
Resident: Builders aren’t covering open dumpsters
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A year ago, Ocean City resident Bob Forman complained to Ocean City Council about the proliferation of construction dumpsters left uncovered on city streets. Nearly a year later, rules have changed, but builders aren’t following them, he said. Last year, after asking council to act, he learned the […]
Sea Isle City has ongoing summer events, free Saturday night concerts
SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism Office announced the line-up for this year’s Saturday Night “Concerts Under the Stars” and details about other weekly summer events. Family Fun Nights take place on Mondays at Excursion Park, 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 28 to Aug. 30. This free children’s event combines a […]
Northfield’s Tommy McGowan, an MRHS grad, is off to West Point
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has a new student from southern New Jersey. Northfield resident Tommy McGowan, a recent Mainland Regional High School graduate, left for the academy Sunday, June 27, to complete cadet basic training. He has plans to study computer science there. McGowan, 17, and […]