Raiders hold off Mustangs in dramatic baseball opener
See photo gallery below LINWOOD – With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, opening day between cross-bay rivals Ocean City and Mainland Regional came down to one wild pitch. The Mustangs were down 4-3 with two outs Saturday afternoon. Raider reliever Matt Pashley had two strikes on the batter. Cohen Cook […]
Memorabilia merchants, collectibles, comics crowds come together at OC Con
See photo gallery below OCEAN CITY — America’s Greatest Family Resort played host to two days of comic books, collectibles and cosplay during OC Con 2024 on April 6-7. The public was offered free admission to the events at the Music Pier, where the Batmobile from the 1989 film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson […]
Enjoy beachfront living at island condominium and let others pay for it
OCEAN CITY — The beachfront condominium at 3226 Wesley Ave. offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wide-open great room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a wrap-around deck, along with more than $100,000 in yearly rental income. Listing agent Chris Monihan noted in his write-up of the second-floor Goldcoast home that weeks are commonly booked from […]
Ocean City Sea&Do events
Juried Photography Show at Arts Center OCEAN CITY – The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center features its “Annual Juried Photography Show” through April 30. A “Meet the Artists’ reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. The gallery is in the Arts Center, second floor of the Ocean City Community Center […]
NJ party bosses won’t be happy
A federal judge’s ruling Friday that should change New Jersey ballots isn’t going to make party bosses happy, but it may give those candidates running without their party’s blessings a little better chance in future elections.At least they won’t be (as) disadvantaged.The ruling could have a profound effect in Upper Township, where newcomers Zach Palombo […]
Ocean City sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ on capital projects
Proposes $150 million in capital project debt atop existing $200 million debt OCEAN CITY — “We really see a light at the end of the tunnel.” That’s how Ocean City Finance Director Frank Donato described the new five-year capital plan for Ocean City that envisions spending $159 million with about $150 million in new debt […]
Upper Township budget has 1.4-cent, 5.1% tax hike
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved its municipal budget March 25, calling for a $301,980 increase in the tax levy and a 1.4-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. The tax levy is up 5.7 percent to $5,618,158 for 2024, while the tax rate, or how much the township charges for each $100 of assessed property […]
Somers Point Schools hire Ted Pugliese as superintendent
SOMERS POINT — Jordan Road School Principal Ted Pugliese was hired March 27 as the new superintendent of the Somers Point School District, replacing Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, who left the district in December after five years. “Thank you very much for the opportunity to work together with the board and for the time and effort and […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes
She cites education, experience and proven track record as voice of people Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes is challenging incumbent Dave Winslow for the Fourth Ward seat. Profiles of the other two races, for the Second and […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Dave Winslow
Says he is thoughtful, dedicated with ‘level-headed passion’ for position Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Fourth Ward Councilman Dave Winslow is facing a challenge from Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes. OCEAN CITY — Dave Winslow, the Fourth Ward councilman seeking re-election […]