1 Ocean City family, 2 decades, 80 seasons of running
Seven Greene siblings and their father/coach reflect on legacy Editor’s note: The Sentinel covered all seven Greene siblings during their cross country and track and field careers at Ocean ity High School. Here are their perspectives of the family history of running and their father as coach. Photos and story by David Nahan. Danielle Greene […]
Stranding Center: Stay away from seals on the beach
BRIGANTINE — If you see a seal lying on the beach, leave it alone. That’s the advice of Bob Schoelkopf, director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The center currently is posting signs in coastal towns that read, “Give seals space, stay 150 feet away, seals rest on our beaches, stay back and give them […]
COVID cases drop
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Active COVID-19 cases dropped dramatically from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21 in Cape May County, but the Department of Health announced eight more deaths attributed to the coronavirus. On Friday, the department announced there were 1,499 active cases among residents in the county. That compares to 2,329 active cases the […]
Police still investigating accident on Asbury that left pedestrian dead
This updates last week’s story on the fatal accident. A version was posted Jan. 19 OCEAN CITY – A motor vehicle accident on Asbury Avenue Jan. 13 left a pedestrian dead. City public information officer Doug Bergen said police and fire responded to an 11:28 a.m. call reporting a collision involving a motor vehicle and […]
Asbury Ave. building demolished after early Jan. snowfall damages roof
OCEAN CITY – When the unusually heavy snow of Jan. 3 dumped on Ocean City, the weight of it partially collapsed the roof on one of GG’s Diamond Cleaners’ two buildings on Asbury Avenue. Last week, the building at 609 Asbury Ave. came down, demolished for safety reasons, taking with it almost $300,000 worth of […]
Expansion ‘completes the canvas’
SOMERS POINT — Future artists in the six major disciplines at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts will be able to showcase their talents in a state-of-the-art auditorium. The school received a recommendation from the Planning Board on Jan. 19 and hopes to have the project complete by fall 2023. “This really completes the canvas. […]
Upper Township Committee: Expand administrator’s job, add assistant
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Upper Township Committee is considering adding a new position – assistant administrator – but that didn’t receive unanimous approval. At Monday night’s committee meeting, municipal attorney Daniel Young suggested expanding the role of the township administrator, a position held by Scott Morgan. Morgan also is the emergency management coordinator for the township. […]
Ocean City man dies after being hit by car on Asbury Avenue
Officials still investigating; victim was not in crosswalk when hit by SUV’s sideview mirror Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that the accident is still being investigated. OCEAN CITY – A motor vehicle accident on Asbury Avenue last Thursday, Jan. 13, has left a pedestrian dead. City public information officer Doug Bergen said […]
Flood threatens litigation over Palmer cleanup
He wants to remediate site to save cost, but city hires private firm OCEAN CITY – In spite of a plea from the owner of the Palmer Center – juxtaposed with a threat by his legal counsel of litigation and added expense – Ocean City Council went ahead with a resolution dealing with the cleanup […]
CELEBRATING MLK
Three citizens honored for service as community gathers to honor the spirit and legacy of Dr. King OCEAN CITY — Three city residents who embody the spirit and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were honored during a ceremony Monday, Jan. 17, at the Ocean City Music Pier. The Rev. Drena Garrett […]