Red Raiders shut out Braves
SCROLL DOWN FOR A FULL GALLERY Ocean City hasn’t given up a point in 3 games By KYLE McCRANE/Sentinel Sports OCEAN CITY – In the three games so far this season, the Red Raiders football team has yet to yield a point. They beat the visiting Absegami Braves 35-0 Friday, Sept. 10. Ocean City overcame 13 […]
Ocean City tennis has veterans, coach has options
SCROLL DOWN FOR A FULL GALLERY OF THE MATCH By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Samantha DiMatteo has options. The Ocean City High School tennis coach, entering her 14th season, has three top singles players each as good as the other and six quality doubles players for her four varsity spots. After an outstanding […]
Southend beach bungalow restive residential retreat on an island full of action
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — The Southend single at 5300 Simpson Ave. is the perfect combination of seclusion and social scene — both the location and the home itself. On the corner of 53rd Street, the two-story cottage is in a secluded, residential section of the island perfect for those looking to […]
2nd District to expand after 2020 Census
Neighboring congressmen Van Drew, Kim may benefit By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s congressional district, already the largest geographically in the state, is going to get larger thanks to the 2020 U.S. Census that saw population drops in the southernmost counties – Cape May, Cumberland and Salem. Although it’s […]
Census data reveal changes in counties and communities
Cape May population shrank; Atlantic County about even By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The U.S. Census is going to be used to redraw legislative districts, something that will have an impact on the congressional districts, but it also includes a number of interesting statistical facts on the populations in the counties and in our local communities. […]
Bike trail system at Birch Grove
Mayor to cut ribbon at Northfield park Sept. 25 By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The city has created a system of bicycle trails at Birch Grove Park and plans to hold an official opening ceremony during the Bike Rodeo scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at the park. Mayor Erland […]
H. Dewey Powell, Jr., 82
H. Dewey Powell, Jr. revved his engine for the last time on Friday, May 14th as he drove himself into Heaven. He left behind his beloved wife, Terry, stepdaughter Lauren Galvano (Jim), stepdaughter Bonnie Miller (Steve), daughter Pamela Willamson (Al), daughter Holli Mikla (deceased); his grandchildren Jack, Adley, Ella, Holli, Ethan and Joshua (Jennifer); and […]
County says coronavirus cases declined last week
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape May County experienced a drop in COVID-19 cases week over week, according to the county Department of Health, which also noted a decline in the rate of infection. To keep up the progress, residents are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated and to wear masks indoors when social distancing is […]
OCHS fields young hockey team
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School field hockey team won the sectional championship last season, but lost a big class to graduation. Although there are a good number of seniors on this fall’s squad, coach Kelsey Burke is working with fewer players with varsity experience. However, that doesn’t change […]
Mainland girls soccer returns strong leaders
By CLYDE HUGHES/Special to the Sentinel LINWOOD – The Mainland Regional girls soccer squad had another impressive season last fall (10-2) and would have gone undefeated if they had cleared the final hurdle – rival Ocean City. The Red Raiders were the only team in South Jersey to beat the Mustangs last year, including a […]