Review: Ocean City Theatre Co.’s ‘Sister Act’ is ‘Fabulous, Baby!’
By DON TOAL, Jr./For the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – There’s so many ways to take advantage of the summer season. The most underrated option, for this reviewer’s money, is to take in one of the many fabulous productions put on by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (or OCTC if you’re in the know). Now […]
E-bike rider charged with eluding police in Sea Isle
Caught in Somers Point, suspect turned over to Ocean City police as well SEA ISLE CITY — A Somers Point man on an E-bike was charged with eluding a Sea Isle City police officer after he allegedly committed traffic violations and fled July 28. According to Sea Isle City Police Chief Anthony J. Garreffi Jr., […]
Cape May County again is lowest on state’s project aid
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The state announced figures for County Aid to fund infrastructure projects July 31 and Cape May County received the least, just $3,435,310. Neighboring Atlantic County is set to get more than twice as much, $6,970,928, and Cumberland County $7,950,506, while Bergen County tops the list at $14,040,563 and Ocean County […]
Failure as a motivator: Gearing up for an ultramarathon
Ocean City native Maddie Brady training for brutal Moab 240-mile race MIAMI — Maddie Brady plans to run the Moab 240 in October. The 241.8-mile ultramarathon through Utah’s canyons, desert and mountains has a maximum time limit of 112 hours. That’s equivalent to more than nine marathons in about four and a half days. Brady, […]
Two Sea Isle officers hurt during arrest
SEA ISLE CITY — Two Sea Isle City police officers suffered injuries during the arrest of two Pennsylvania men following a fight July 24 at the Sea Isle Inn/Kix-McNutley’s. One of the officers had to be transported to a hospital for treatment. The men have been charged with aggravated assault on law enforcement officers. According to […]
Miss Ocean City Antonella DiAntonio bids farewell
Talented dancer is the only one to hold all three city pageant titles OCEAN CITY — Antonella DiAntonio has the exceptional ability to combine her physical strength and body control with her artistic expression. Local audiences have seen that in her performances that helped lead her to the Little Miss Ocean City title, the Junior […]
Preserving a community farm market in Egg Harbor Township
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — April Himes started managing the Egg Harbor Township Community Farmers’ Market last year because she wanted to make sure this nice family outing remains in the community. The farm market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 11 and has a range of vendors. It is on […]
Somers Point may borrow nearly $4 million
SOMERS POINT — City Council is looking to bond nearly $4 million for capital improvements and equipment purchases. On July 23, the governing body introduced three bond ordinances totaling $3,861,080. The largest of the trio would borrow $2,636,080 for various projects, while $975,000 would be used for the sewer utility and $250,000 to rehabilitate the […]
County approves detour plan that will accelerate U.T. bridge project
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of Commissioners has formally supported the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed detour plan for the Route 50 Bridge Reconstruction Project in Upper Township. The NJDOT project was awarded to Agate Construction Co. After coordination among Upper Township, emergency service providers, school transportation officials […]
Tractor Supply holds grand opening in Seaville
SEAVILLE — The opening of the Tractor Supply store on Route 50 shows growth in the local business community and the potential for larger retailers to set up shop in Upper Township. “As larger retailers establish themselves in Upper Township, they bring increased visibility and new opportunities for our local businesses. These stores attract customers […]