Somers Point doctor, Linwood man charged in alleged $6M health fraud
CAMDEN — A federal grand jury returned a 33-count indictment last week charging three individuals, including a Somers Point doctor and an advanced practice nurse, with defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs and other insurers out of more than $6 million. They allegedly did that by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, U.S. […]
Boardwalk amusement parks, arcades reopening this week
COVID-19 restrictions finally lifted on July 2 By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — The boardwalk is about to be fully operational, with limitations, just in time for the Fourth of July. Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his daily news conference June 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that amusement parks, water parks and arcades […]
Shoppers welcomed back as downtown stores busy again
Associations provide support for safe shopping By RACHEL SHUBIN/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY — This summer, Ocean City will look different with outside dining, Plexiglas guards and people wearing face masks. As more at the shore begins to open, merchants are preparing a new normal for the influx of summer tourists. The Ocean City […]
Report: Beach drinking an issue in Strathmere
Upper Twonship Committee also hears about intoxicated juveniles at state park By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE — Alcohol consumption on the beaches in the north end of the oceanfront section of Upper Township has become an issue, Township Administrator Scott Morgan reported to Township Committee on Monday. In some cases, the intoxication has […]
Mayor: Take personal responsibility in resort
He asks citizens to wear masks, for businesses to clean up outdoor trash By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Summer officially began Saturday, June 20, and Mayor Jay Gillian is asking individuals and businesses to take personal responsibility to keep themselves safe and to keep the resort clean. “As our seasonal population increases, I […]
No prom? Committee makes it up to Ocean City High School seniors
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — There was no boogying down to “Funky Town,” no arm contortions to “YMCA” and no slow-stepping to “Last Dance,” but there were free treats, T-shirts, prizes and a lot of good cheer. Ocean City High School’s annual prom could not be held due to restrictions on large […]
Somers Point teachers, administrators stop at each 2020 grad’s home
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Students weren’t able to go to Jordan Road School for their eighth-grade graduation ceremony this year, so the district brought it to them. The usual ceremony, held in the school’s gymnasium, had to be canceled this year due to social distancing and crowd limitations related to COVID-19. […]
Upper Township Middle School grads cruise through school (parking lot)
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff UPPER TOWNSHIP — With social-distancing and public gathering restrictions still in place, the Upper Township School District was unable to hold its standard promotion ceremony for its eighth-graders in the gym this year. In its place, the district held a drive-through commencement ceremony for its eighth-graders Wednesday, June 17, at […]
Restaurants can serve inside July 2, casinos to reopen
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The regional economy will get a boost when casinos in Atlantic City reopen July 2 and restaurants will get a little more breathing room the same day when they can open their indoor service, albeit at 25 percent capacity. On Monday at his daily press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that […]
Murphy: Amusement parks allowed to open July 2
Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his daily news conference Tuesday that playgrounds, water and amusement parks, as well as indoor recreation such as arcades, can reopen July 2. The governor said playgrounds, amusement parks and water parks will reopen on Thursday July 2, just in time for the July 4 holiday. He said he will […]