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December 31, 2025

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Gerwig soars with poignant, witty film ‘Barbie’ lovers and haters will adore

Greta Gerwig’s genius shines in “Barbie,” her third film as a solo director. An expert understanding of Barbie and the doll’s effect on culture coupled with a talented star-studded cast deliver a complex, witty and existential film about self-acceptance and individuality that broke box office records in its opening weekend. It is revealed that Gloria […]

Rhythm & Ride in Upper Township: Breathe in positivity

Owners offering traditional and rhythm-based spin classes in Marmora MARMORA — Rhythm & Ride, a new business in Upper Township, aims to bring community members together and help everyone in their spin classes “breathe in positivity and breathe out negativity.” At 74 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora in Wayside Village, Rhythm & Ride offers rhythmic and traditional […]

Former Ocean City Police Department sergeant gets 5-year prison term for sex with juvenile

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said a former Ocean City Police Department sergeant was sentenced to five years in prison. On Friday, Sutherland announced the sentencing in Cape May County Superior Court of Tyrone Rolls, a 52-year old resident of Marmora and former OCPD sergeant. Rolls was initially […]

Sea Isle family donates to Cape Regional Center for Wound Healing

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – George Gillespie and his children Daniel, Brian, Kevin, and Megan decided to show their appreciation to the Center for Wound Healing Team at Caqpe Regional Medical Center for the care given to their late wife and mother, Nancy Gillespie. After speaking with the Wound Care team, George Gillespie chose to […]

Gearing up for Night in Venice

Fun, family, friends winning combination; contrasting approaches lead to same outcome for NIV contestants OCEAN CITY — What’s it take to win the Night in Venice Home Decorating Contest? The Sentinel talked to a couple of perennial powerhouse partiers and found highly contrasting styles. The common denominator? A love of family and friends, making great […]

Larkin offers local twist with FoolProof Mixers

Cocktail mixers in a ‘dry town’? Timing is right for Ocean City’s big party night OCEAN CITY — It may seem odd that a young entrepreneur in a dry town created unique mixers for premium cocktails, but on the eve of Night in Venice, when the entire bayside of Ocean City turns into one big […]

Schiavo Library, Arts Center team up on project

Climate resiliency art to be unveiled this Thursday in Upper Township STRATHMERE — The Schiavo Library and Ocean City Arts Center are working together to teach the community of Strathmere about climate resilience through visual art. Following two workshops, an installation is scheduled to be unveiled during a ceremony at 5 p.m. July 20 in […]

Henry’s bidding farewell Jeweler has been on Ocean City Boardwalk for 50 years

OCEAN CITY — One of the oldest standing boardwalk shops, Henry’s Ocean City Landmarks Jewelers, will close as the calendar-year ends after over 50 years in business.  Childhood best friends Jeff Sherman and Sam Koperwas operate the store. They met playing Little League in sixth grade.  Sherman’s family owned a business on the boardwalk of […]

Ocean City man charged with possession, distribution of child porn

OCEAN CITY –  Daniel C. Farrell, 61, of Wesley Avenue, Ocean City, was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.  Cape May County Prosecutor, Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Jay Prettyman of the Ocean City Police Department made the announcement Friday. This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.) […]

Northfield man gets 8 years in prison in health care fraud case

CAMDEN — Northfield resident Tom Sher and another firefighter were sentenced to prison Wednesday, July 12, for their respective roles in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Sher, 50, was sentenced to 96 months in prison. The former Margate firefighter was found guilty Sept. 8, 2022, of one count of […]