Ocean City candidate profile: Amie Vaules
Has passion to help others, business knowledge Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Third Ward Councilman Jody Levchuk is facing a challenge from Amie Vaules. OCEAN CITY — Amie Vaules would bring her experience in business and her passion […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Jody Levchuk
Notes his leadership style, getting input from stakeholders Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Third Ward Councilman Jody Levchuk is facing a challenge from Amie Vaules. OCEAN CITY — Jody Levchuk said he knows the inner workings of the […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Paul Stryker
Cites business experience, time living in Second Ward Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Keith Hartzell and Paul Stryker are seeking the Second Ward seat. Incumbent Second Ward Councilman Tom Rotondi is not seeking re-election. OCEAN CITY — […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Keith Hartzell
Believes council members should reach out to constituents Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Keith Hartzell and Paul Stryker are seeking the Second Ward seat. Incumbent Tom Rotondi is not seeking re-election. OCEAN CITY — Keith Hartzell believes […]
Upper Township school budget raises tax rate 3.1¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township School District’s proposed budget for 2024-25 increases the tax rate 3.1 cents per $100 of assessed value and, if approved as presented, would raise the bill on an average assessed home ($288,834) by about $90. Featuring an operating budget of $36,620,854, the spending plan increases the tax levy 2.59 percent […]
Somers Point budget raises tax rate 1.47¢
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced its 2024 budget March 28, calling for a 1.47-cent increase in the municipal tax rate to $1.1237 per $100 of assessed value. That equates to almost $15 more on each $100,000 of assessed value, or about $30 on a $200,000 home. “There is much, much better news this year […]
West Point cadet from Ocean City named Goldwater Scholar
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Garret Longstaff of Ocean City, Class of 2025, has been announced a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. West Point has earned 15 Goldwater Scholarships since competing in 2018. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in […]
Somers Point may lease space in New York Ave. school
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has advertised space for lease at New York Avenue School and the city is considering utilizing some of the space.Interim Superintendent Chris Kobik said the Board of Education sent out a request for proposals for leasing two floors of the building. Bid opening was scheduled for March […]
Colony Club inducts new members
OCEAN CITY – The Colony Club of Ocean City welcomed four new members at its recent monthly meeting at the Community Center of Ocean City. Inducted were Christine Wilson, Nora Fischer, Chris Beisel and Ann Raab. Members were also updated on the club’s activities and programs. Cathi Ferber is chairman of the major fundraiser, a […]
East Lynne Theater to stage reading based on Jim Plousis: Jersey Lawman
CAPE MAY – East Lynne Theater Company will produce “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram 8 p.m., April 20. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his […]