Lois M. Darr, 93
Lois M. Darr, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, after a long and blessed life. Born and raised in Ocean City, N.J., and a Mount Laurel resident since 1957, she is pre-deceased by parents William B., Sr. and Elizabeth M. Fry (nee Fowler). Professional and academic backgrounds were chemistry and Bible, with additional […]
Ocean City beach tag, parking revenues behind 2021; jitney ridership mixed
OCEAN CITY – The resort’s tourism-related revenues are lower than the peak of 2021, when crowds eager to escape their home confines as the COVID-19 pandemic eased packed Ocean City last summer, but should meet budget predictions. Business Administrator George Savastano provided an update on beach tag and parking income through the end of July, […]
Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd in concert in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Platinum-selling blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is playing the Ocean City Music Pier Monday, Aug. 22. Shepherd burst on the scene in the 1990s as a teenage guitar phenom and has grown into one of the torch-bearers of blues music. He spoke with the Sentinel between shows on his current tour. This […]
Ocean City presents annual Baby Parade
OCEAN CITY — It’s now safe to go back on the boardwalk after an Upper Township boy’s “Jaws”-themed float won Division C in the 112th Ocean City Baby Parade on Aug. 11. Owen, 8, and his father, Frank Bowker, were chummy dressed as Quint and Sheriff Brody. The float featured a scaffolding with a giant great […]
MCBP dethrones five-time champ Longport
Win in singles, seconds in doubles, swim give Margate S.J. Championship LONGPORT — For the first time in six years, the South Jersey Lifeguard Championships will not be held in Longport next year after Margate knocked the winner of the past five off its pedestal Aug. 12. The Margate City Beach Patrol earned 13 points […]
Fog doesn’t obscure VCBP women’s win
MRHS grad Stacey Price in three wining events at Bill Howarth Invitational VENTNOR – Although fog obscured most of the singles and doubles rows, it was crystal clear the Ventnor City Beach Patrol was the dominant force at the annual Bill Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Wednesday, Aug. 10. No one was more dominant for the Ventnor […]
Ocean City’s Grace Oves crowned Miss Ocean City 2023
Contestants dance and sing their way across the Music Pier stage Saturday night OCEAN CITY – Grace Oves, a rising senior at Ocean City High School, was crowned as Miss Ocean City 2023 Saturday night at the Ocean City Music Pier. The nine contestants showcased their talent by singing and dancing their way across the Music […]
Lois M. Darr, 93
Lois M. Darr, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, after a long and blessed life. Born and raised in Ocean City, N.J., and a Mount Laurel resident since 1957, she is pre-deceased by parents William B., Sr. and Elizabeth M. Fry (nee Fowler). Professional and academic backgrounds were chemistry and Bible, with additional […]
Vote Thursday on $10.9 mil for dredging, artificial turf
Second reading for bond that includes Community Center roof, vehicles, more OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council is expected to vote Thursday on final approved of a $10.945 million bond ordinance to cover lagoon and back-bay dredging, fixing city buildings including the Community Center roof, installing artificial turf at the grass soccer fields on Tennessee […]
Contest shows some twins enjoy a close sibling … others not so much
OCEAN CITY — The annual Twins Contest held by the Recreation Department offers double the fun of any ordinary event, with twins, triplets and other multiples lining up for a chance at glory. Ribbons were awarded to those who looked the most and least alike in multiple age categories during the event Wednesday, Aug. 3, […]