Public reacts to Icona at Wonderland proposal
Some support hotel project, others heavily criticize it Editor’s note: See related story on redevelopment zones. OCEAN CITY — Some longtime residents showed support for Eustace Mita’s plans to build a 252-room hotel and retail complex at the site of the former Wonderland Pier amusement park, but the developer also took heavy criticism and traded a […]
‘The Carpenter’s Son’ a song for the Christmas season
Two former altar boys highlight St. Joseph, reason for the season WILDWOOD — Father Ed Namiotka and Thomas Raniszewski, two former altar boys from Wildwood, have written a Christmas song they hope will become a standard. It puts a spotlight on St. Joseph. “The Carpenter’s Son,” with vocals by tenor Drew Seigla, is available now […]
OCHS grad Summer Reimet has excellent season playing soccer for Monmouth University
OCEAN CITY — Summer Reimet, a 2022 Ocean City High School graduate, just completed an excellent season with the Monmouth University Hawks. The junior women’s soccer player was named Colonial Athletic Association Attacking Player of the Year and First Team All CAA. The daughter of Mark and Kathy Reimet of Ocean City, she led the […]
OCHS crew program marks 20th anniversary
Celebrating a dream turned reality Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School Crew program commemorated its 20th anniversary recently with a special event at the team’s boathouse by the Roosevelt Boulevard bridge. This heartfelt celebration welcomed back founding members, community supporters, coaches, past athletes, and the families of past athletes […]
Galloway man gets 3 years in prison for fatal Ocean City crash
OCEAN CITY — Ruddy Narvaez, 36, of Galloway Township, was sentenced to three years in state prison for a 2021 motor vehicle accident in Ocean City that killed an island man. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced the sentencing Thursday. On Nov. 15, Judge Gibson sentenced Narvaez to three years in state prison for the […]
Ocean City approves occupancy tax on first reading; narrow 4-3 vote; applies to Airbnb, Vrbo, hotels, motels
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council narrowly voted to approve a 3 percent occupancy tax on transient rentals — the kind made through companies such as VRBO and Airbnb — and to impose the same tax on hotel and motel rooms. The 4-3 vote came after discussion on an ordinance to impose the new occupancy […]
Cooper health executive shares vision, mission
Dr. Christine Winn addresses county Chamber of Commerce at Port O Call in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — “Taking care of people is a blessing and a gift,” Dr. Christine Winn told a packed house Nov. 21 when the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional official for a […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Breakfast with Santa at Masonic Lodge OCEAN CITY – Enjoy Breakfast with Santa starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 F.&A.M., 940 Wesley Ave. Breakfast includes specialty pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and $8 for children. Proceeds benefit […]
Patricia Beckman, 95
Patricia (nee-Ramsey) Beckman, 95, entered into the next phase of eternal life Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was a loving, supportive, prayerful, and talented wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Pat was born in Hollywood, CA, on May 18, 1929. She spent much of her growing years in Philadelphia, PA, with many months […]
Barbara Komarnicki, 89
Barbara Komarnicki, 89 was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband (Jim Komarnicki) and son (Jimmy Komarnicki). Barb is survived by her children Susan Komarnicki, grandson Tim Carper (Annie), 2 great grandchildren Harrison and Ella Louise; son Scott Komarnicki (Leslie) and grandchildren Lauren, Julia, […]