Ocean City School District COVID
OCEAN CITY – As of May 24, the Ocean City School District reported a total of 742 close-contact cases requiring students and/or staff to quarantine, and a total of 126 positive cases of COVID-19 since winter break. The district has been providing regular updates of the number of students/staff testing positive for the coronavirus and those […]
Court consolidation gains steam
Communities split on joining municipal system By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff MAYS LANDING — The countywide municipal court system proposed by Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson got a major boost recently but still has a long way to go before crossing the finish line. Both houses of the state Legislature approved the required legislation June 22 […]
Antique auto show, Judy Collins concert, more events coming up in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Car lovers can watch more than 300 vintage vehicles parade down the Ocean City Boardwalk at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26. The procession will cap off the 66th annual Dave Blyler & Herb Godfrey Memorial Antique and Classic Auto Show and Parade. Before the parade, the antique cars – all at least […]
Citizen mulls referendum on public safety building
Hinchman says council, administration planning wasteful, oversized facility By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Local resident Michael Hinchman asked Ocean City Council and the administration to hold a referendum on the $42 million public safety building that has been proposed to consolidate and replace two buildings. Contacted after the meeting, Hinchman said if the […]
ACT fight dredges up accusations of political motives, foot-dragging
RELATED STORY By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Some members of Ocean City Council tried to delay approval of a contract for an engineering firm, claiming their concern was about process and not the actual $17,000 contract, but after heavy pushback from other council members and claims of political interference, the attempt failed. The […]
Councilman delaying contract for law firm sparks heated debate
RELATED STORY By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A councilman’s request to table a vote on a contract with the city solicitor’s firm ignited a heated back-and-forth at the June 10 Ocean City Council meeting. First Ward Councilman Michael DeVlieger asked to pull resolution No. 3 from the council’s consent agenda, but never explained […]
Coco Chanel theme of Arts Center June show
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Coco Chanel is one of the most influential fashion designers in history. She is credited with popularizing drop waist dresses of the 1920s, women’s suits, and her fragrance, Chanel No. 5. Dr. Jack Devine was inspired by all things elegance and class when he decided that June’s gallery […]
OCHS grad Mulhall to be inducted into Naval Academy
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School senior Jenevieva (Vival) Mulhall will be inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2025 on June 30 and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of her Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, […]
COVID-19 infections averaging 3 a day in Cape May County; learn where to get vaccinated
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – For vaccine information on where, when, who, and how, please visit capemaycountynj.gov.The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 21,211 doses so far. The New Jersey Department of Health reports that 55,005 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 49,434 have been […]
Planners OK 153-student child care center in Northfield
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — Working parents looking for a safe, educational environment for their children soon will have another option. Learning Edge Academy will be opening a new child care center in Northfield after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning Board for design waivers, variances and major site plan June 3. The […]