Cape May County prepares for COVID vaccinations
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff COVID-19 cases in Cape May County continue to be reported in substantial numbers, keeping active cases around or above 500 in the communities, not including those among visitors and in long-term care facilities. “Our Department of Health and Office of Emergency Management have been working closely with state officials and Cape […]
Atlantic County COVID jumped each 4-week period
COVID-19 cases went from 922 to 2,490 to 4,335 over the last three months By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Over the course of six months in Atlantic County at the start of the pandemic, from mid-March to mid-September, there were 4,138 cases of COVID-19 reported. Since then, the numbers have jumped each month. As of Monday, […]
Bike path extension coming in Linwood
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — City Council paved the way for another extension of the bike path that Councilman Eric Ford said will be a great addition to the city. Council accepted a 15-foot-wide easement from GLB Management owner Gerry Bird to extend the popular path from Wabash Avenue through SJI Park (south […]
August, September helped tourism
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – A strong end of summer and an early fall lift in visitors to the County has helped to offset the lodging revenue losses created by the pandemic shut down in March, April, and May, according to county Tourism Director Diane Wieland. April losses were 99 percent compared to April 2019, […]
Veterans advocate, MRHS teacher Josephine Carney dies
Beloved member of faculty worked with students to support veterans By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — A beloved member of the Mainland Regional High School teaching staff and supporter of military veterans has passed away. Linwood resident Josephine Carney died Friday, Dec. 11. A close friend of the family who did not want to […]
Upper Township to improve remote meeting process
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – Township Committee on Monday, Dec. 7, authorized Mayor Rich Palombo to submit an application for a Local Government Emergency Fund Grant, which could help cover some township expenses related to COVID-19. Part of the funds could be used to improve the township’s system of remote meetings, […]
Ocean City Council goes full NIMBY on wind project
Members believe Ørsted offshore farm would harm resort’s tourism By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council was unanimous in opposing Ørsted’s Ocean Wind offshore wind turbine project after a representative made a presentation Thursday night. No formal action was taken, but the seven members were clear on opposing the wind farm in […]
O.C. native David L. Rowell stars in movie, ‘Christmas in Carolina’
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Ocean City native David L. Rowell is starring as the romantic interest in a new romantic comedy, “Christmas in Carolina,” with a pair of well-known stars from the TV sitcom “Family Matters” whose experience is helping propel Rowell along in his acting career. Kellie Shanygne Williams and Darius […]
Ocean City has a 5-year, $25 M. flood-mitigation strategy
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials presented an “ambitious” but “achievable” $25 million, five-year plan of flood-mitigation projects across the island. In a virtual Zoom presentation Saturday morning from City Hall, city business administrator and engineer George Savastano reported on what has been done over recent years to deal with flooding […]
‘A Christmas Carol’ plays out across porches in Somers Point Saturday
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club once again presented its zany take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday evening on the porches of three homes and a business in the city’s historic district. The group hires the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company of Stratford, N.J., each year […]