Wind farm’s benefits could blow across region
Funding available to boost small-business development in supply chain By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Funding is available for small businesses in southern New Jersey to get in on the ocean floor of the wind-energy industry. A group of business leaders gathered online Wednesday, Feb. 17, with representatives of Ørsted and the Pro-NJ Grantor Trust to […]
MRHS to expand in-person learning
Plan is to have students in on alternating days By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — “We’re trying to get students in school more as soon as possible,” Chief School Administrator Mark Marrone told The Sentinel last week. Marrone presented the administration’s plan to expand the instructional schedule Tuesday, Feb. 23, to the Mainland Regional […]
Senator attracted to Hartman’s skills
He is her chief of staff By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff It may not seem the same skills are required to run a senator’s office compared to those needed to run pageants, musicals and concerts, but Carolyn T. Comitta would beg to differ. Those skills are among the attributes that attracted her to Ocean City’s Michael […]
Upper Township athletes get canine support friend
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – Ezekiel is one busy dog who is about to get even busier. The 7-year-old white boxer is a therapy dog, a member of the Upper Township Rescue Squad and has multiple certifications. This spring, he is set to work with young athletes in the multiple programs […]
OCHS grad ran events for city, founded and runs O.C. Theatre Co.
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — One of the first stories that appeared in the Ocean City Sentinel about Michael Hartman was in 1997, when he became an Eagle Scout. Over the 20-plus years since, he has appeared many times, associated with theater or running events for the city of Ocean City. This story […]
Linwood moves ahead to ease planning and development process
Makes it easier for site plans, solar By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — City Council followed up on an idea from Councilman Eric Ford, introducing an ordinance Feb. 10 that would create a Development Review Committee to ease the planning and development process. The ordinance lays out the members of the committee and defines its […]
Group seeks stewardship of Somers Mansion
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — A local group is attempting to take the next step toward its goal of turning Somers Mansion into the city’s crown jewel of heritage tourism. The Patriots for the Somers Mansion are scheduled to present a proposal to City Council to take over stewardship of the historic […]
Upper Township GOP adjusts as Palombo declines to run again
Three committee seats on ballot: Dems seek candidates, incumbents make plans By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – With three for the five seats on Upper Township Committee set to be on the ballot, this year’s municipal election has the potential to bring major change to the local governing body; all the more […]
Gun-rights resolution coming up in Northfield City Council
Would make it a 2A sanctuary city By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council is expected to consider adopting a resolution supporting the Second Amendment to the Constitution during its next meeting, scheduled for March 2. The Second Amendment guarantees, in part, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall […]
Deauville Inn’s new chef using local produce and seafood throughout year
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — Changes made last year at the Deauville Inn included a new look inside and out — offering multiple different areas for enjoyment — as well as a new chef with a new menu. New owners Tim Fox, the Innkeeper, and Robyn Kjar, the Lady of the Inn, brought […]