WWII vet turns 100
John Summers was a founder of Somers Point American Legion By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — World War II U.S. Army veteran John Summers was honored Friday at Meadowview Nursing Home for turning 100 years old. The celebration consisted of a car parade with a visit from the Northfield police and fire departments and the […]
Linwood residents support weed biz
Committee also hears opposition By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Tax revenue and convenience were listed as reasons why the city should allow cannabis businesses to operate within its borders. A City Council subcommittee held an exploratory session with the public Tuesday, June 29, and the majority of those who spoke said they are […]
Councilman spent 13 days in jail
Second accuser delayed release of Cape May man By JACK FICHTER Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May Councilman Chris Bezaire, arrested by the county Prosecutor’s Office on June 16 on charges of invasion of privacy, cyber harassment, stalking and contempt of court, was released from jail June 28 following 13 days of incarceration. […]
Resident: Builders aren’t covering open dumpsters
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A year ago, Ocean City resident Bob Forman complained to Ocean City Council about the proliferation of construction dumpsters left uncovered on city streets. Nearly a year later, rules have changed, but builders aren’t following them, he said. Last year, after asking council to act, he learned the […]
Sea Isle City has ongoing summer events, free Saturday night concerts
SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism Office announced the line-up for this year’s Saturday Night “Concerts Under the Stars” and details about other weekly summer events. Family Fun Nights take place on Mondays at Excursion Park, 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 28 to Aug. 30. This free children’s event combines a […]
Northfield’s Tommy McGowan, an MRHS grad, is off to West Point
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has a new student from southern New Jersey. Northfield resident Tommy McGowan, a recent Mainland Regional High School graduate, left for the academy Sunday, June 27, to complete cadet basic training. He has plans to study computer science there. McGowan, 17, and […]
Gardens bike parade has everyone in Fourth gear
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — The parking lot at the base of the Ocean City-Longport Bridge was filled with red, white and blue Sunday as people gathered with their bikes for the annual Independence Day bike parade. The event was hosted by the Ocean City Gardens Civic Association, and the organization set up […]
Wacky Wednesday
Artists show off their creative juices by designing art with Shriver’s taffy By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Summer is now in full swing, which means that every week at the Ocean City Music Pier, people of all ages gather to compete in Wacky Wednesday events. This week, competitors tried their best to get out […]
Ocean City council blasts wind farm legislation
Bills approved in Senate, Assembly; members decry loss of home rule By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council members decried legislation that whizzed through the state Legislature last week, eliminating what they said was their “home rule” over Ørsted’s Ocean Wind project that is proposing up to 99 turbines off the coast of […]