Mary Jane Weissenberg, 93
Mary Jane Weissenberg (Haff), 93, passed away on July 7, 2023 at her home in Ocean City, NJ. Mary Jane (MJ) was born in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Germantown High School in 1948, followed by graduation from Secretarial School. After marrying and living in Guatemala City, she relocated to Ocean City with her three […]
Susan Gill Havens, 75
Susan Gill Havens, 75, of Ocean City, died peacefully on July 7, 2023 after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. She will be missed by her children, Lisa Mistretta (Brooksville, FL) and Paul Capizola III (Norfolk, VA), 6 grandchildren, her siblings Barbara Gill Rogus, Mary Gill Bilynk, Michael A. Gill, Pattie Gill, John E. Gill, […]
Ocean City weighs in: What July 4th means to me
Parade participants talk of patriotism, honoring founders, lemonade and fireworks OCEAN CITY — One day of the year, America’s Greatest Family Resort stakes its best claim to being America’s Most Patriotic Resort. With enough stripes to shame a herd of zebras and enough stars to challenge the Milky Way, residents and visitors alike don the […]
Avalon wins lifeguard title in tie-breaker with Sea Isle
OCBP is a close third after winning open swim, women’s paddleboard races WILDWOOD CREST — Competition was fierce during the first lifeguard race of the season Monday, when two teams tied for the lead and a third finished just two points behind. The Avalon Beach Patrol took the tie-breaker over the Sea Isle City Beach […]
OCBP Master’s Swim draws young and old alike
Ocean City’s Bill Pugh remembered; youths win the day with top finishes OCEAN CITY — There was a notable absence at Saturday morning’s T. John Carey Master’s Swim, the one-mile ocean race from the 42nd Street beach to the finish at 34th Street. Ocean City’s Bill Pugh, who had been a fixture at the races […]
Ocean Wind 1 gets BOEM Record of Decision
If construction plan gets OK, work could begin in the fall in Ocean City and Upper Township OCEAN CITY — A few months ago, as protests from citizens groups and local governments were ongoing, Ocean Wind 1 representatives predicted federal approval of the wind farm — off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties […]
Summer of ‘42 in Ocean City; a special time for the young men going off to fight the war
Men who returned to Ocean City after the war. (Special to the Sentinel) ANOTHER VIEW: By Anna “Nana” Ward and Erik Panichi Author’s note: While under “stay at home orders” I found myself going through some old family items. I came across the following story that my great-grandmother wrote about her time at the Jersey […]
Social media use harming mental health
Teens need personal interaction as balance A study published recently by the American Medical Association revealed that teens who use social media more than three hours a day may be at heightened risk for mental health issues, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mental health issues among teens and children have […]
Find help and support locally
Counseling services to psychiatric care Mental health disorders are becoming more prevalent in the United States, with an estimated 21 percent of adults affected. According to a 2023 study by Mental Health America — The State of Mental Health in America 2023: Adult Prevalence and Access to Care — 55 percent of those suffering a […]
Getting our fair share
County expects fed funding for flood mitigation AVALON — An influx of federal funds for flood mitigation projects is on its way and officials want to ensure local municipalities are in the position to take advantage of it. Cape May County Emergency Management Director Marty Pagliughi said the state Emergency Management Mitigation Unit notified his […]