Despite pleas, no more tuning into council via Zoom
OCEAN CITY – In spite of pleas from some members of the public, Ocean City Council is not going to resume Zoom access to meetings any time soon. Council President Pete Madden and city Business Administrator George Savastano laid out their reasons why they don’t believe it is needed during council’s meeting Thursday evening. At […]
Upgrades at Village Apartments?
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s talks have advanced with the owner of Somers Point Village Apartments, which has agreed to make safety and quality-of-life improvements at the aging complex. A 20-year-old Egg Harbor Township man who has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting Feb. 10 at the complex remains a fugitive from justice. […]
Somers Point, county OK Shore Road study
SOMERS POINT – Somers Point City Council authorized an agreement with Atlantic County for a Shore Road Corridor Study. According to a resolution approved July 21, an increase in new commercial development, expansion of existing businesses and new residential development require the city to reevaluate Shore Road from Ocean Heights to Goll avenues. The city […]
Ocean City beach tag, parking revenues behind 2021; jitney ridership mixed
OCEAN CITY – The resort’s tourism-related revenues are lower than the peak of 2021, when crowds eager to escape their home confines as the COVID-19 pandemic eased packed Ocean City last summer, but should meet budget predictions. Business Administrator George Savastano provided an update on beach tag and parking income through the end of July, […]
Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd in concert in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Platinum-selling blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is playing the Ocean City Music Pier Monday, Aug. 22. Shepherd burst on the scene in the 1990s as a teenage guitar phenom and has grown into one of the torch-bearers of blues music. He spoke with the Sentinel between shows on his current tour. This […]
Ocean City presents annual Baby Parade
OCEAN CITY — It’s now safe to go back on the boardwalk after an Upper Township boy’s “Jaws”-themed float won Division C in the 112th Ocean City Baby Parade on Aug. 11. Owen, 8, and his father, Frank Bowker, were chummy dressed as Quint and Sheriff Brody. The float featured a scaffolding with a giant great […]
Ocean City’s Grace Oves crowned Miss Ocean City 2023
Contestants dance and sing their way across the Music Pier stage Saturday night OCEAN CITY – Grace Oves, a rising senior at Ocean City High School, was crowned as Miss Ocean City 2023 Saturday night at the Ocean City Music Pier. The nine contestants showcased their talent by singing and dancing their way across the Music […]
Vote Thursday on $10.9 mil for dredging, artificial turf
Second reading for bond that includes Community Center roof, vehicles, more OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council is expected to vote Thursday on final approved of a $10.945 million bond ordinance to cover lagoon and back-bay dredging, fixing city buildings including the Community Center roof, installing artificial turf at the grass soccer fields on Tennessee […]
Contest shows some twins enjoy a close sibling … others not so much
OCEAN CITY — The annual Twins Contest held by the Recreation Department offers double the fun of any ordinary event, with twins, triplets and other multiples lining up for a chance at glory. Ribbons were awarded to those who looked the most and least alike in multiple age categories during the event Wednesday, Aug. 3, […]
Listen to the citizens, be willing to compromise
After 16 years in office, former councilman reflects on what he learned OCEAN CITY – Reflecting on his 16 years as an at-large councilman, Keith Hartzell said there were a few things that guided him and should guide others. The first is taking the time to find out what citizens really want. The other? The art […]