Want the Flying Elephant for your back yard? Wonderland Pier rides are up for sale
Mita and Gillian confirm all the rides – except for carousel, Ferris wheel and wet boats – are on the market OCEAN CITY – Interested in buying a big piece of Wonderland Pier? For $150,000, you can buy the Moby Dick ride. Don’t have that much room in your back yard or your savings account? […]
Ocean City Council members have mixed reaction to Icona at Wonderland, citing size, parking, redevelopment zone
Editor’s note: The Sentinel contacted all seven members of Ocean City Council last week to get their reaction to a plan to replace Wonderland Pier with a 252-room hotel. The proposal includes deeming the site an area in need of redevelopment, which would require City Council approval. OCEAN CITY — The seven members of Ocean […]
Mita presents Icona at Wonderland
Hotel has 252 rooms, carousel, Ferris wheel, would pay $1 mil in taxes OCEAN CITY — Eustace Mita has proposed a 252-room hotel. that he believes will stand the test of time, to replace the Wonderland Pier amusement park, which closed in October after nearly 60 years in business at Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Mita, who […]
Patriots to host annual Christmas Mart at Somers Mansion Dec. 7
50 vendors expected; produce, jams, wreaths, other gift items SOMERS POINT — Organizer Will Boyer said he wants there to be something for everyone under the tree during the annual Christmas Mart hosted by The Patriots for Somers Mansion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 on the grounds of the historic home. Local […]
‘Earlier Than the Bird’ shopping celebration Saturday in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast calls for clear skies and mild temperatures on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in pajamas during the annual Earlier Than the Bird celebration. The downtown shopping extravaganza takes place 8 a.m. to noon Nov. […]
Upper Township Community Night: UTBA connects residents with groups, businesses
MARMORA — “We live in Upper, our kids go to Upper schools and we like to support local businesses,” Meghan Steffanci said Nov. 13 at Upper Township Elementary School. “They make it fun for the kids, so we like that. It’s a fun night.” The Upper Township Business Association held its 11th annual Community Night […]
Tractor Supply is coming to Seaville
SEAVILLE — A Tractor Supply store is coming to Upper Township next fall. The Upper Township Zoning Board approved a site plan with variances Nov. 14 to clear the way for the store at 13 Route 50 in Seaville. Developer Jennifer Nylander of HSC Seaville LLC said she is under contract with property owner Marianna […]
Ocean City Sons of American Legion host USCG recruits for Thanksgiving
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron 524 will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to 40 Coast Guard recruits stationed at Cape May’s Coast Guard Training Station during this family-centered holiday. “Cape May County is a proud Coast Guard Community,” said Sons Commander Mike Byerly. “Many of us spend a good deal […]
Drought warning in effect statewide due to lack of rain
TRENTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a drought warning Nov. 13, a significant uptick from a drought watch, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. During an online news conference the same day on drought and wildfires, he said every resident in the state needs to conserve water and avoid lighting any outdoor […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events in the area
Quilts of Valor fundraiser Nov. 20 OCEAN CITY — South Jersey Quilts of Valor has scheduled its Fall Fundraiser for 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant on 34th Street and Asbury Avenue. Patrons can eat in the restaurant, order takeout or delivery and Randazzo’s will donate 15 percent of […]