Delta variant rise causing new mandates
Cape May County leads in new daily cases; masks to be required in schools By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of COVID-19 cases is jumping statewide, with increases in Atlantic County and Cape May County leading the state in daily new cases. With schools opening in just under four weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy said students […]
Boardwalk Art Show
Scores of artists took part in the Ocean City Arts Center Boardwalk Art Show from Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8. Beautiful weather accompanied the show, which was viewed by thousands of people over the three-day period. Artists in a range of mediums participated and sold their work. In this gallery is just a […]
Linwood man hikes Appalachian Trail
Connor Mahoney walks more than 2,000 miles over four-plus months By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — A Linwood man recently completed a grueling physical journey, walking the entire Appalachian Trail. Connor Mahoney, the son of Anchorage Tavern owner Don Mahoney, started his trip from Springer Mountain, Ga., about two hours from Atlanta, and walked […]
111th Ocean City Baby Parade marches Thursday
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — A tradition in America’s Greatest Family Resort for more than a century, the 111th annual Ocean City Baby Parade is set to step off at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, from Sixth Street on the boardwalk. Started in 1906, the parade includes entries in four divisions, with many […]
Woman’s poodle, Rocky, inspires her to write children’s books
Deirdre Palm Adams’ series of life lessons for kids begins with ‘Don’t Be Afraid Rocky’ By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s Deirdre Palm Adams believes people can learn a lot from their dogs, so much so that she is writing a series of children’s books inspired by her poodle, Rocky. “Don’t Be […]
Big turnout in Ocean City for Chip Miller
Surfers raise money and awareness for CMAF OCEAN CITY – A sunny summer day, waves crashing on the beach, sand, surf, and great friends; what more could you ask if you’re a beach-goer? For Lance Miller, president of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, the chance to return to his childhood beach and welcome supporters of […]
Search on for new school superintendent
Baruffi to be interim superintendent in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City School District and Board of Education officially launched their search for a new district superintendent, it was announced Wednesday, Aug. 4. This process began after Dr. Kathleen Taylor’s retirement announcement in April. Taylor’s final day with the district was Aug. 1. […]
West Nile Virus confirmed in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT – Atlantic County has reported finding a mosquito sample in Somers Point that has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first confirmed positive mosquito sample found in Atlantic County this year. Representatives from the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control collected the sample from Meyran Avenue in Somers Point and […]
Pandemic gave Miss Ocean City a two-year reign, new perspective
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Mary Grace Jamison has been Miss Ocean City longer than any of the former title-holders. Thank the pandemic for that. She thanks the pandemic for giving her perspective. Jamison was chosen as Miss Ocean City at the pageant in August 2019 just before her senior year at Ocean […]
Somers Point man among 4 indicted in alleged drug ring
MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic County Grand Jury handed up an indictment against four individuals allegedly involved in a narcotics distribution ring for the distribution of crystal methamphetamine, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The indictment was returned on Aug. 4, 2021, for the distribution of crystal methamphetamine and names the following individuals and […]