Ocean City Police department adding deputy chief
Construction at 9th and West prompts temporary sidewalk issue By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council approved changes to ordinances governing the Ocean City Police Department, supporting Chief Jay Prettyman’s request to add a deputy chief position and allow an alternate means to hire new police officers. The reorganization, unanimously supported by […]
Sept. 11, 2001: Never forget
Ocean City, Upper Township, Somers Point among many commemorating response to terror attacks 20 years ago By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff For one day at least, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, put the unity back in community as neighbors, first-responders and elected officials gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the worst attack on […]
Hartzell to challenge Gillian for mayor
Serving fourth term on Ocean City Council, he says it’s time for new leadership Editor’s note: This story has been updated. By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Keith Hartzell, who has served on Ocean City Council since 2006, made it official on Monday that he will be running for mayor in the May 2022 […]
2nd District to expand after 2020 Census
Neighboring congressmen Van Drew, Kim may benefit By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s congressional district, already the largest geographically in the state, is going to get larger thanks to the 2020 U.S. Census that saw population drops in the southernmost counties – Cape May, Cumberland and Salem. Although it’s […]
Census data reveal changes in counties and communities
Cape May population shrank; Atlantic County about even By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The U.S. Census is going to be used to redraw legislative districts, something that will have an impact on the congressional districts, but it also includes a number of interesting statistical facts on the populations in the counties and in our local communities. […]
Bike trail system at Birch Grove
Mayor to cut ribbon at Northfield park Sept. 25 By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The city has created a system of bicycle trails at Birch Grove Park and plans to hold an official opening ceremony during the Bike Rodeo scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at the park. Mayor Erland […]
County says coronavirus cases declined last week
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape May County experienced a drop in COVID-19 cases week over week, according to the county Department of Health, which also noted a decline in the rate of infection. To keep up the progress, residents are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated and to wear masks indoors when social distancing is […]
Dueling rallies outside Mazzeo’s
Supporters, foes of Reproductive Freedom Act By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — More than 50 pro-choice advocates gathered Sunday outside B.F. Mazzeo Fruit & Produce in Northfield along with a much smaller group of anti-abortion activists in a clash over reproductive rights. The pro-choice rally, organized by Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, Assemblyman John Armato and […]