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 […]
Linwood supports residents in nuisance battle
Proposed changes would make country club pipe down or pay up By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Months of annoyance may soon be coming to an end for some neighbors of Linwood Country Club who have complained about frequent loud music and other sound generated by events held there. After hearing from neighbors, representatives […]
The chariot awaits MRHS Latin students
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff LINWOOD – Since 2003, Mainland Regional High School’s Latin students have been putting on their annual “chariot races.” And no, there are no real horses. Instead, student teams of two choose one equus (horse) and one auriga (charioteer). The auriga stands in the chariot while the equus runs and pulls the […]
Somers Pt. keeps tax rate stable, says ‘no cannabis’
Officials say they had to act before deadline, plan study By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted its 2021 municipal budget May 27 with no increase to the local purpose tax rate. Council was expected to adopt the budget April 8 but decided to wait for guidance on how the city […]
Group protests as retiring school superintendent honored
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Several dozen people — students, parents, staff members and other stakeholders — gathered Friday evening to protest a celebration of the school district’s retiring superintendent’s 15 years with the district. The protesters say the tenure of Dr. Kathleen Taylor, who is slated to leave in August, has […]
Coastal Christian plans expansion, move to Somers Point
Pastor envisions church inside community center, anchored by destination hotel By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Coastal Christian in Ocean City has spent its 17-year existence outgrowing meeting spaces on the island. From its humble beginnings in a coffee shop on Asbury Avenue to a former church a few blocks away and then across […]