OCHS has permanent principal: Dr. Wendy O’Neal
Approved Wednesday night, she has been acting principal since last spring OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School has a new permanent principal who looks surprisingly like the acting principal. The Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Wendy O’Neal for the position Wednesday evening. She has been the acting principal since last spring. […]
Championship-winning coach returns to lead OCHS sports
Ocean City school board names Michael Pellegrino as athletic director OCEAN CITY — Michael Pellegrino found his way back to the red and white. The coach who led the Red Raider boys soccer program to multiple state championships has returned to the fold at Ocean City High School as the permanent athletic director. Pellegrino was […]
Somers Point schools plan staff cuts and a tax hike
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District is planning a 2 percent tax increase, staffing cuts and withdrawals from its capital and maintenance reserves in its 2023-24 budget. Superintendent Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder and Business Administrator Julie Gallagher laid out the preliminary spending plan Feb. 16, explaining that state aid figures are yet to be determined. […]
Sentinel earns 25 New Jersey Press Association awards
Cited for photography, editorial, news writing, environmental, governmental reporting; graphic design OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Sentinel won 25 awards in the 2022 New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including 14 citations for photography and 11 awards including editorial and news writing, environmental and governmental reporting and graphic design. The Ocean City Sentinel, […]
Cell tower plan raises concerns
Ocean City neighbors cite fears; research so far shows no health link OCEAN CITY — A plan to place Verizon Wireless cell phone towers on a building in the south end has some neighbors asking if there should be restrictions on towers that are close to homes and if there would be better, less-populated locations […]
Northfield businesses growing
Membership sought for merchants association NORTHFIELD — The business of business is booming in Northfield, where both an Economic Development Commission and a merchants association formed last year and are now starting to gain traction. The number of businesses continues to grow as well. Last year, the city issued 198 mercantile licenses, including 22 for […]
Somers Point EDAC seeks marketing firm
SOMERS POINT — “We would love to be up and running tomorrow,” Charlie Haberkorn said of having a marketing firm promoting the city. The vice chairman of Somers Point’s Economic Development Advisory Commission was excited to talk about the body’s newest venture after City Council approved soliciting bids for promotional services Feb. 9. “When you […]
Upper Towsnhip flag football league moves into Red Zone
Registration for new program, other township rec programs, under way UPPER TOWNSHIP — Flowers blooming, eggs hatching and children playing ball in the field are all sure signs of spring. While winter is not yet ready to release southern New Jersey from its sometimes-icy clutches, Upper Township’s youth recreation programs are getting a head start […]
Kim Hayes to seek County Commission seat
Upper Township deputy mayor cites commitment to party, conservative Christian values PETERSBURG — Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes told the Upper Township Sentinel of her intent to seek the Republican nomination for the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. The nomination deadline is March 27. Early voting is scheduled for June 2-4 and election day is […]
Safer New Road crossing in the works across from high school
LINWOOD — An upgraded pedestrian crossing is in the works on New Road in Linwood where students travel between Mainland Regional High School and the Cornerstone Commerce Center. On Jan. 25, City Council adopted a resolution of support for the state Department of Transportation’s midblock crosswalk project. Jen Heller of Polistina and Associates, the city’s […]