OCPD sergeant charged with sexual assault
CAPE MAY COURT HOSUE – Ocean City Police Department Sergeant Tyrone Rolls, 50, of Marmora, was arrested Wednesday, April 7, on sexual assault allegations, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. On April 7, Rolls turned himself into the Cape May County […]
Cape May County to shore up Ocean Drive
New erosion threat to link between Ocean City, Strathmere By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — A long-term fight to protect the stretch of Ocean Drive between Ocean City and Strathmere continues with a county project aimed at stopping erosion. At one time, there was beach between the two-lane roadway and Corson’s Inlet. […]
Tough budget year for resort
City looks to COVID relief By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY — 2020 was a tough year, which at this point is about as newsworthy as the fact that the ocean is salty and Ocean City does not allow BYOB. Frank Donato, Ocean City’s chief financial officer, drove home just how tough it […]
Shore opens sensory-friendly Pediatric Care Center
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Children with autism and other sensory needs can now have a more sensory-friendly experience when they visit Shore Medical Center’s Pediatric Care Center, thanks in part to an Ocean City resident. The new program, developed in partnership with the Atlantic County Special Services School District, was first […]
Firm proposes scooter-sharing service in Somers Point
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS PONT — Want to boogie around Bay Avenue on an electric scooter and, when done, leave it where it lies? A businessman proposed providing a service so people can do just that. Jeremy Lynch, a representative of BIRD Scooters, presented his proposal to City Council via Zoom during its […]
Gillian, Mita families work together to enhance Wonderland experience
OCEAN CITY – The Gillian and Mita families announced last week that they are joining together to enhance Gillian’s Wonderland Pier’s guest experience. The two families with deep history in amusements and hospitality are partnering to create a unique experience and better serve guests of this premier destination. “We are thrilled that the Mita family […]
Cape May County COVID cases rise, drop back off
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff More than a third of Cape May County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of the start of this week, but active cases of the virus have increased over the past few weeks. Active cases had dropped below 300 in recent weeks, but climbed over […]
Ocean City announces events through May
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is planning to open the 2021 season with a number of safe events for families. “We’re looking forward to the return of as many events as possible this year, but health and safety will always be our top priority,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “We may not be able to hold all […]
Atlantic County tops 25,000 COVID cases, 600 fatalities
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff On Monday, Atlantic County surpassed 25,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, exceeding that milestone by one case as the death toll from the virus rose to 611 with 14 fatalities attributed to COVID between March 30 and April 5. There were 698 new cases in the county during that […]
Girl, 3, drowns in septic tank at Cape May County campground
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief William Priole of the Lower Township Police Department announce the ongoing death investigation of a 3-year-old girl in the Erma section of Lower Township. The Lower Township Police Department received a 911 call for medical assistance at 9:27 p.m. Saturday, April […]