It’s the great pumpkin … sale in Linwood that has an added benefit
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — In the market for a pumpkin? Central United Methodist Church has almost 8,000, and buying one there comes with the added advantage of helping both the church’s youth ministry and the growers. Sal DeRose, a member of the congregation from Egg Harbor Township who organizes the sale, now […]
Citizens shut off plan for lighting
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — And the citizens spoke: “Let there be … no light.” On at least one issue, the citizens who offered their views at public comment during the Ocean City Council meeting Thursday evening didn’t have to wait long for a response. The mayor granted their request as soon as […]
COVID closes Upper Township Primary
School reopens Oct. 13 By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Upper Township Primary School will be closed until Oct. 13 after two people tested positive for COVID-19. Parents were notified this week by letter from school superintendent Vincent Palmieri. Palmieri did not immediately respond to a request for comment or confirmation […]
Meeting on Strathmere parking, other matters delayed
By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE – Labor Day is over and the crush of crowds has eased in this beachfront community, but residents and property owners want answers on how things can be improved for future summers. Parking issues appear to be a primary concern, but not the only one for members of […]
Linwood therapist admits to paying man to assault her ex-boyfriend
CAMDEN – A Somers Point woman admitted that she paid a man that she believed to be a hitman $4,000 in October 2018 to assault her ex-boyfriend, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Sept. 22. Diane Sylvia, 60, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez in Camden federal court to an information […]
A future for boarded-up Somers Point homes?
Shore Road, Sunset Ave. buildings may be replaced by new development By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Better days may be in the future for a stretch of Shore Road where five dilapidated houses sit boarded up with overgrown, trash-strewn lawns. The homes — at 528, 532, 538 and 542 Shore Road, as […]
HVAC technician allegedly recorded girls at schools
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland along with Chief Christopher Leusner of the Middle Township Police Department announce the arrest of Gregory Mahley, 51, of West Deptford, on additional charges relating to manufacturing and possessing child pornography. On Sept. 9, the Gloucester Township Police Department charged Gregory Mahley after […]
COVID-19 deaths in Sea Isle, Lower
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Cape May County has seen two more fatalities related to COVID-19 over the past week. The most recent death was reported Monday, Sept. 28, a 71-year-old man from Lower Township. On Saturday, the county Department of Health announced the death of a 73-year-old man from Sea Isle City. There have now […]
Atlantic County over 4,400 COVID cases; no new fatalities
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Over the past week, Atlantic County surpassed 4,400 cases of COVID-19 since starting to keep track of statistics when the pandemic began in March. On Monday, the total cases mounted to 4,441 as 20 new cases were reported by the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. Of those cases, 2,892 have […]
State getting 2.6 million rapid COVID-19 tests
Governor also announces end to taxing combat pay, disaster declaration By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff New Jersey will be receiving 2.6 million rapid COVID-19 tests that should allow the state to double its testing capacity over 12 weeks. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday, Sept. 28, that after talks with the White House over the weekend, the […]