Grand reopening for Deauville Inn in Strathmere
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE – Right off the bridge over Strathmere Bay is a historical treasure on the bay. The Deauville Inn, which has been in business for more than 100 years, had a grand reopening Thursday, May 20, to showcase the extensive renovation and expansion. Located at 201 Willard Road, the […]
Upper Township Committee hits multiple topics
By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – The business before Township Committee at its meeting on Monday was fairly routine, including discussions on trash cans near the state park in Strathmere, resolutions honoring accomplishments and yet another delay in approving the municipal budget. Perhaps the most noteworthy part of the meeting was where […]
Northfield mulls marijuana ordinance
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City solicitor Kris Facenda reported progress on a draft ordinance on marijuana-related businesses, saying it should be ready for introduction in June. All municipalities in the state are up against a deadline to permit or prohibit cannabis businesses now or be stuck with them for five years. Councilman […]
Q&A with Teachers of the Year
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Helphenstine: It takes a whole team Ocean City Primary School Teacher of the Year: Mikenzie Helphenstine Subjects/Grade: Third grade. All subject areas. “We do it all in third grade.” Why did you decide to become a teacher? “That’s an easy question. I was officiating a field hockey game it was so […]
Phillies greats visit Red Raiders for segment of pregame show
Bowa, Manuel share advice on the game, life with Ocean City High School baseball team By ELIZABETH LITTLE and JACOB WEEKS OCEAN CITY — Ocean City High School baseball players got a surprise treat Wednesday, May 19, when legendary Major League Baseball players/managers Larry Bowa and Charlie Manuel stopped by the Fifth Street field to film […]
Police chief: Get used to smell of marijuana
New law: Officers can’t search those under 21, investigate based on odor By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – With changes in New Jersey’s marijuana laws combined with juvenile justice reform, Ocean City Police Chief Jay Prettyman wants the public’s patience and understanding. The new laws legalize the possession and use of marijuana and hashish […]
Hotel rejected in Strathmere
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE – After five lengthy – some might say grueling – meetings running from early fall into spring, the Upper Township Zoning Board on May 13 rejected a proposal for a new hotel in Strathmere, despite a last-minute reduction in the proposed height. In a 4-3 vote, board members […]
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on stage at MRHS this week
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — The MRHS Drama Club will present its first production since fall 2019 when the teen thespians take the stage Friday, May 21, to perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The comedy musical, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is based on a […]
Big boardwalk hotel approved
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – The Planning Board on May 12 cleared the way for the largest project Ocean City has seen in decades, unanimously granting final site plan approval for a 111-room hotel at 1101 Ocean Ave. “I think it’s a great project for the city and I’m anxious for […]
Mulford, Boninfante Kodytek running together for Upper Twonship Committee
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Seeking to make commonsense common again, Lenora Boninfante Kodytek and Shawna Mulford are kicking off their campaign for Upper Township Committee. An accomplished public and private sector communications specialist, Boninfante Kodytek has been a resident of Cape May County for 39 years and has called Upper Township home for the last 25 […]