AtlantiCare unveils Vision 2030
AtlantiCare’s six-year plan: medical school, major expansion, improving lives, strategic partnerships, becoming $2 billion institution ATLANTIC CITY — AtlantiCare President and CEO Michael J. Charlton unveiled the 6,500-employee institution’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategic plan Wednesday, April 10, intending to be a national leader in the way health care is delivered while pledging to improve the lives […]
Ocean City Doo Dah fave basset hounds ‘like a plush toy that walks’
OCEAN CITY — Hundreds of basset hounds braved the gloomy weather, while twice as many extra-long ears flapped in the steady breeze, as Ocean City welcomed spring and celebrated the end of tax season with the annual Doo Dah Parade on April 13. The parade, Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous, features marching […]
Correction officer guilty of sexual assault of a minor
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – On Friday, April 12, a jury found Jonathan Perez, a correction officer from the Cape May County Correctional Center, guilty on four charges, including sexual assault of a minor. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sheriff Robert Nolan announced the verdict in a press release Friday afternoon. A […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Amie Vaules
Has passion to help others, business knowledge Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Third Ward Councilman Jody Levchuk is facing a challenge from Amie Vaules. OCEAN CITY — Amie Vaules would bring her experience in business and her passion […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Jody Levchuk
Notes his leadership style, getting input from stakeholders Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Third Ward Councilman Jody Levchuk is facing a challenge from Amie Vaules. OCEAN CITY — Jody Levchuk said he knows the inner workings of the […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Paul Stryker
Cites business experience, time living in Second Ward Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Keith Hartzell and Paul Stryker are seeking the Second Ward seat. Incumbent Second Ward Councilman Tom Rotondi is not seeking re-election. OCEAN CITY — […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Keith Hartzell
Believes council members should reach out to constituents Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Keith Hartzell and Paul Stryker are seeking the Second Ward seat. Incumbent Tom Rotondi is not seeking re-election. OCEAN CITY — Keith Hartzell believes […]
Upper Township school budget raises tax rate 3.1¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township School District’s proposed budget for 2024-25 increases the tax rate 3.1 cents per $100 of assessed value and, if approved as presented, would raise the bill on an average assessed home ($288,834) by about $90. Featuring an operating budget of $36,620,854, the spending plan increases the tax levy 2.59 percent […]
Somers Point budget raises tax rate 1.47¢
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced its 2024 budget March 28, calling for a 1.47-cent increase in the municipal tax rate to $1.1237 per $100 of assessed value. That equates to almost $15 more on each $100,000 of assessed value, or about $30 on a $200,000 home. “There is much, much better news this year […]
West Point cadet from Ocean City named Goldwater Scholar
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Garret Longstaff of Ocean City, Class of 2025, has been announced a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. West Point has earned 15 Goldwater Scholarships since competing in 2018. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in […]