Grave concerns
Residents criticize housing project, fear infringing on old burial ground NORTHFIELD — A Dolphin Avenue couple is pushing back against a proposal for a senior housing community on county property in the city, saying it’s both inappropriate and irresponsible to build there. The Diocesan Housing Services Corp. of the Diocese of Camden approached Atlantic County […]
March to protest overturning Roe v. Wade is July 20
By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Sentinel CAPE MAY — The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24 is a day that will live in infamy for current and future generations of Americans. As the new reality of living in the “post-Roe generation” sets in, a local movement to protect bodily autonomy […]
Northfield, Absecon men plead guilty in $2M health care fraud
CAMDEN – Two Atlantic County men admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced last week. Brian Pugh, 45, of Absecon, and Thomas Schallus, 45, of Northfield, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert […]
2nd guilty plea in Ocean City pizza shop tax scheme
CAMDEN – Guiseppe Cannuscio, 74, of Linwood, pleaded guilty to failing to pay the IRS approximately $208,448 in taxes, following an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation Newark Field Office Special Agents of an Ocean City pizza shop he used to co-own.. Cannuscio pleaded July 13 before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams to an Information […]
Night in Venice Saturday: City offers a guide to popular event
OCEAN CITY– The City of Ocean City offered this guide to the Night in Venice boat parade that starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. Where does the parade route begin and end? The boat parade begins near the Ocean City-Longport toll bridge and travels along the bayside to Tennessee Avenue, looping in and […]
Historic elements blend seamlessly with modern amenities, amazing view
SOMERS POINT — Walking into the home at 825 Bay Ave. in Somers Point would be like stepping back in time if it weren’t obvious long before crossing the threshold. Its current owners have done an excellent job of updating the home without compromising its historic integrity. The three-story beauty captures the essence of old-world […]
OCBP Junior Lifeguard Camp teaches safety, recruits youths
OCEAN CITY — Dozens of children frolicked in the sun and surf while learning how to stay safe in the sea for the past two weeks under the watchful eyes of seasoned lifeguards of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Junior Lifeguard Camp introduces youth to ocean lifeguarding, with lessons about surf safety, beach awareness and […]
VCBP wins Longport Women’s title, but 3-year-old steals show
Ventnor tops OCBP by one point to win lifeguard races LONGPORT — The real star of the event wasn’t the Ventnor City Beach Patrol nipping the Ocean City Beach Patrol by one point for the team title at the 24th annual Longport Women’s Lifeguard Invitational on July 13. It wasn’t the Ventnor rowers who captured […]
EHT man, 20, wanted in Somers Point murder
Prosecutor’s Office searching for man allegedly responsible for shooting at Village Apartments in February MAYS LANDING – A 20-year-old Egg Harbor Township man has been charged with murder in connection with a Feb. 10 shooting in Somers Point, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. The suspect remained at large Friday morning, July 15. The […]
Mayoral candidates raised $190K
Gillian doubled spending by Hartzell; winning council trio spent $46,000 on their campaigns OCEAN CITY — Jay Gillian raised $132,710 for his successful run for a fourth term as mayor, more than double of challenger Keith Hartzell, who raised $57,972. Gillian also spent twice as much as Hartzell during the campaign. The three winning council […]