Keith Hartzell announces run, says Ocean City needs a strong mayor
OCEAN CITY — In his official mayoral campaign kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 25, Keith Hartzell touted his business acumen and said Ocean City needs “a strong mayor.” Hartzell, the sitting Second Ward councilman who also served for years as an at-large member of the governing body, made his announcement via social media. He will face incumbent […]
Q&A with mayoral candidate Keith Hartzell
OCEAN CITY — Second Ward Councilman Keith Hartzell, who formally launched his campaign for mayor Feb. 25, took part in a question-and-answer session with the Sentinel before his formal announcement. Answers have been edited for length. What are the key things that are motivating you to challenge Jay Gillian for mayor again this year? There […]
Power outage at Sentinel and Star and Wave offices
OCEAN CITY – The offices of the Ocean City Sentinel and sister newspaper Cape May Star and Wave have been closed this week because of a localized power outage. “We apologize to readers and business customers who have been trying to contact us by phone,” said Publisher David Nahan. “We were closed on Monday because […]
Governor Sherrill to work with business to boost economy
Lt. governor talks workforce development, cuts to bureaucracy AVALON — Calling Cape May County an “economic powerhouse,” Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell said he and Gov. Mikie Sherrill are looking to expand New Jersey’s tax base and make the state attractive to business by providing a high-quality workforce and cutting bureaucracy. “The better our businesses do, […]
$42 million in capital projects proposed over next two years in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is planning another $42 million in capital projects over the next two years, but will average only about $10 million more per year from 2028 through 2030. Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato and Capital Projects and Engineer Director Vince Bekier provided an outline of proposed spending at City Council’s meeting […]
$992,000 design contract approved for Public Safety Building
Hartzell raises the question: Does it need room for a municipal court? OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to design the new police station after discussing the need for space for the new municipal court. The contract for $992,000 goes to William McLees Architecture for the Public Safety Building […]
The $23 million in capital projects proposed for 2026
OCEAN CITY — If Ocean City Council approves, here’s what’s on top for the city’s spending on capital projects in the 2026 fiscal year and some in 2027. Maybe there’s something you’ve been waiting for. Check out this partial list that was presented to council Feb. 19: — $4 million for flood mitigation work from […]
Sentinel wins 15 awards in Press Association competition
TRENTON — The Ocean City Sentinel won 15 awards in the New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, six of them for first place, including best editorial and sports sections. The Sentinel also won awards for best special issue, arts and entertainment writing, business and economic writing, column writing, coverage of government, environmental writing, special […]
Ocean City Council delays hiring planner for Wonderland site
Some members question timeline, want more information; citizens critique plan OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council had enough votes to hire a professional planner specifically for the former Wonderland Pier property during the meeting Feb. 19, but at the last minute decided instead to table the matter to ensure all council members were comfortable with […]