Ocean City police officer charged with stalking
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Jacob M. Harris, 32, of Egg Harbor Township, a police officer for the Ocean City Police Department, was arrested and charged with stalking, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief of Detectives Paul Skill announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 28. On Jan. 26, the Lower Township Police Department was […]
Ocean City won’t share chief financial officer with Sea Isle City
After long discussion, Ocean City Council votes 5-2 against allowing CFO to help Sea Isle temporarily fill void OCEAN CITY — After a long discussion Thursday evening, Ocean City Council decided against a shared-services agreement with Sea Isle City, leaving its island neighbor short a chief financial officer as of next week. Council voted 5-2 […]
Seniors battle seniors in MRHS-Ocean City game
Rivalry always intense, but girls are friendly foes, enjoy playing each other LINWOOD – It was Mainland Regional’s senior day for the Mustang girls basketball team Saturday. After having the two managers and two players announced and given flowers, head coach Scott Betson walked over and handed small bouquets to Marin Panico and Taylor Wenner, […]
Ex-OCHS diver: Join EHT team for an adrenaline rush
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Coach Caroline Bowman wants to convince more Egg Harbor Township High School students to come out for the school’s dive team. She said it is the perfect sport for those who have no fear. “Diving is awesome especially if you are used to flipping and have no fear and an adrenaline […]
Ocean City Mayor on Wonderland: ‘Stay tuned’ for new rides, adventures at park
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian gave a teaser about the future of his amusement park near the end of his re-election announcement Sunday afternoon. “I would like to address the one question I get asked a lot,” he said: “‘What’s going on with Wonderland?’” After briefly explaining the troubles with getting the park refinanced […]
Rotondi, DeVlieger take out papers for City Council election
Current, former ward councilmen may face incumbents Madden and Bergman OCEAN CITY – Among those who have picked up petitions required to get on the ballot to run for Ocean City Council’s three at-large seats on May 10 are a councilman who resigned from his First Ward seat in August, the serving Second Ward councilman, […]
Somers Point hopes to build on momentum
Businesses large and small have opened, enhancing retail, dining, historical SOMERS POINT — “We had a lot of good stuff start in 2021,” City Council President Janice Johnston said last week while looking back at last year’s successes and forward to more to come. The commercial real estate agent said there is a lot of […]
Northfield man who lost arm ‘overwhelmed’ by outpouring of support
‘We live around a lot of great people so it’s not too hard to believe that we can get that much. Dan has a lot of friends. He’s a great kid and a lot of people love him.’ – Joe Summers, brother of accident victim NORTHFIELD — “He’s optimistic and his hopes are high, his […]
Seeking fourth term as mayor, Gillian wants to do even more for Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – With the Wonderland Pier carousel in the background and a large contingent of supporters in front of him, Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian formally announced his re-election campaign Sunday afternoon. The resort native and 1983 graduate of Ocean City High School said he has dedicated his life to the community and after […]
1 Ocean City family, 2 decades, 80 seasons of running
Seven Greene siblings and their father/coach reflect on legacy Editor’s note: The Sentinel covered all seven Greene siblings during their cross country and track and field careers at Ocean ity High School. Here are their perspectives of the family history of running and their father as coach. Photos and story by David Nahan. Danielle Greene […]