Nor’easter takes a toll over long weekend
OCEAN CITY — Just weeks after a beach-replenishment project wrapped up on the city’s north end, a major nor’easter battered the island during a full moon, generating astronomical high tides and strong winds that led to flooding and erosion. “It’s too preliminary to assess beach erosion, but a team from the NJDEP’s Office of Coastal […]
Gov. Sherrill wants to rebuild ties with South Jersey
CAPE MAY COUNTY — When Mikie Sherrill became New Jersey’s governor earlier this year, southern New Jersey legislators had one hope from this new candidacy: more open communication. District One Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen have spoken on the lack of communication they’ve experienced from previous administrations. Sherrill acknowledged that the disconnect between the […]
Upper Township florist to host Petal It Forward
MARMORA — The Flower Company, a florist in the Marmora section of Upper Township, is set to host the 4th annual Petal It Forward event to help spread joy around the region. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at 48 Tuckahoe Road. “We will give away two bouquets to […]
Red+White weekend Oct. 9 kicks off OCHS homecoming
OCEAN CITY — Red and white will once again mix with plenty of pink as the Ocean City Alumni Association kicks off its 18th annual Red & White Alumni Weekend on Oct. 9 as part of the Ocean City High School homecoming festivities. The celebration begins with the return of the community-wide “Get Your Pink […]
Upper Township to cut ribbon Oct. 1 on outdoor fitness studio
PETERSBURG — While all of the equipment has already been used to help raise users’ fitness levels, officials will cut the ribbon on the new fitness studio Oct. 1 at Amanda’s Field. According to a news release, Upper Township Recreation, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have partnered […]
T2T to break ground Oct. 28 on Northfield Veterans Village
NORTHFIELD — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northfield Veterans Village on Oct. 28. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at 1823 Wabash Ave. The property is the former site of Arthur R. Henry Inc. at the corner of Mill Road. There are two derelict buildings […]
District cuts ribbon on Jordan Road School Preschool Annex
SOMERS POINT — Superintendent Ted Pugliese and the Board of Education cut the ribbon Sept. 28 on the Jordan Road School Preschool Annex. Voters approved a bond referendum last fall seeking $5.6 million for improvements, including expanding the preschool, with a state share of $1.9 million. Pugliese said last year that the district must make […]
Burns passes the torch, er, bone to Sara Davis for Waggies dog treats
Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – Fifteen years ago, longtime summer resident JoAnn Burns set out on a mission. Her dear friend, Mary Ann Nolan, had just launched Waggies by Maggie and Friends, a nonprofit organization formed in Wilmington, Del., that makes dog treats. Waggies employs people with intellectual disabilities and empowers them to […]
Ocean City Arts Center’s fall fundraiser, ‘Our First Shore Home,’ to feature artists who will draw patrons’ homes
OCEAN CITY — Learn more about the arts at the Ocean City Arts Center fall fundraiser while getting a personalized work of art for your own. The Arts Center is having the “Our First Shore House” event at Adelene, the ocean-front restaurant in the Port-O-Call Hotel at 1510 Boardwalk. The event is from 5:30 to […]
Ocean City surfers come out winners at Sea.Hear.Now Fest
Gallagher, Dinofa represent Ocean City, small town with big surf history ASBURY PARK — Ocean City surfers Mia Gallagher and Cruz Dinofa won their respective divisions during the Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Sept. 19-20 in Asbury Park. The festival included two days of live music along with the North Beach Rumble surfing contest among East Coast […]