With negotiations delayed, Upper Township extends school district contracts
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Upper Township Board of Education has essentially agreed to hold off on reaching an agreement with its school administrators, voting on Monday, May 18, to extend the existing contract for an additional year. Board president Michele Barbieri cited the restrictions in place due to COVID-19, […]
Boardwalk crowded Saturday as shore restrictions are eased
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – Dyanne Nadeau felt a little nervous about visiting the newly reopened Ocean City Boardwalk during a pandemic. But after weeks spent mostly inside, fresh air seemed vital. “I’m desperate to get out and see other people,” the Atlantic County resident said late Saturday morning. Bicyclists, strollers […]
COVID-19 rates slow in Cape May, Atlantic counties
Atlantic County tops 1,800 cases as Cape May County surpasses 500 By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The rate of COVID-19 cases doubling dropped in Atlantic and Cape May counties, according to the New Jersey Department of Health on Monday, May 18. Both are now at a minimum of 30 days, the same as all counties in […]
Seniors miss a normal end to high school careers
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – For Casey McLees, it was the canceling of her last varsity season that got to her the most. Mary Grace Jamison was sad to miss prom, while Meredith Moon still holds out hope that there will be some kind of graduation this year. “I’m really looking […]
Murphy: Shore to open, but with restrictions
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff With Cape May County Freeholder Vice Director Leonard Desiderio on the dais with him Thursday afternoon, May 14, Gov. Phil Murphy announced shore towns will be open – with restrictions – starting the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While non-essential stores still won’t be allowed to have customers inside and amusements […]
Veterans to Ocean City.: We have your back
VFW Post is getting meals to people in need in city By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Veterans have a message for Ocean City: We’ve got your back. With Memorial Day approaching, Ocean City VWF Post 6650 wants the community to know they served this nation in war and they’re serving again with the […]
Ocean City’s special events on hold or cancelled
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is “America’s Greatest Family Resort” because of its beaches, Boardwalk and welcoming and friendly atmosphere. What adds to that are all the special family activities that take place from spring through fall. Don’t expect the same thing this summer as the Jersey shore works its way […]
Small businesses still waiting for chance to reopen
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff While major companies like Walmart and Home Depot have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Street businesses are in a struggle to survive. They are still awaiting their opportunity to welcome customers back into their stores, but when they do, it won’t be the same. The Ocean City Regional Chamber […]
Levchuk beats incumbent Wilson in Third Ward race
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – After the additional mail-in ballots were counted Friday, May 15, political newcomer Jody Levchuk came out on top. He defeated incumbent Third Ward Councilman Tony Wilson by a narrow margin. In the city’s mail-in election, with polls closed due to COVID-19 fears, residents in Ocean City’s Third Ward […]
State’s beaches open for Memorial Day weekend, Murphy says
Thanks Freeholder Desiderio for representing Cape May County and his task force By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff With Cape May County Freeholder Vice Director Leonard Desiderio on the dais with him Thursday afternoon, May 14, Gov. Phil Murphy announced beaches will be open – with restrictions – starting the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While non-essential […]