U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer gives his life to save others
Tyler Jaggers critically injured during rescue attempt on West Coast Editor’s note: Star and Wave columnist Mark Allen offers this personal remembrance of Tyler Jaggers, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer who died in March. The Star and Wave is sister newspaper to the Ocean City Sentinel. CAPE MAY – We well remember Tyler Jaggers, […]
New Community Center opens in Sea Isle City
Mayor Desiderio: ‘44,000 square feet of fun’ SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City held a grand opening ceremony for the city’s new $21 million community center at noon Saturday, March 28. “We are very excited about opening this important facility. It is an amazing addition to our town,” said Mayor Leonard Desiderio. “This building is […]
OCHS senior’s cup runneth over
Project puts reusable metal cups in hands of all OCHS students to educate about waste OCEAN CITY — Living at the Jersey shore has impressed a heavy lesson about the environment upon Ocean City High School senior Joseph Heng. “My passion for environmental sustainability is kind of rooted in the environment that surrounds me,” he […]
For Ocean City firefighters, the training doesn’t stop
OCEAN CITY — If you’re planning to tear down a house in Ocean City, give the Fire Department a call. Firefighters are happy to tear it up a bit before the demo crews show up to finish the job. Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard Walker and Deputy Chief Richard Bickmore Jr. said the department uses […]
Richard Shoemaker celebrates 100th birthday
OCEAN CITY – On March 22, Richard Shoemaker, a resident of The Shores, celebrated a milestone: his 100th birthday. Not everyone can reach a century of life and for Richard, it was something he never set out to do. “I never really gave it much thought,” he said with a smile when asked about turning […]
Girls Weekend, Comic Book, Sports Shows, Doo Dah follow Easter events in the resort
OCEAN CITY – The second of two Great Egg Hunts will return to the Boardwalk on Saturday, April 4. Participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to visit more than 50 stores with their families to collect eggs filled with toys, treats and prizes. The free event will run from 1 to 3 […]
Monihan, Custer to be honored at Salute to Working Women
Dottie McCrosson is the featured speaker OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate women leaders at its annual Salute to Working Women event April 16. This year, Lindsay Monihan, owner and manager of Monihan Realty, will be recognized as the main honoree for her leadership in business and significant contributions […]
Collette resigns as commissioner, named as county public info officer
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County Commissioner Melanie Collette resigned her elected position Friday, March 20, and on Tuesday, March 24, was announced as the county’s new public information officer. The Cape May County Board of Commissioners did that in conjunction with a resolution transferring oversight of the Office of Public Information to […]
No Kings Rally focuses on unity in action
OCEAN CITY — The crowd at Saturday’s No Kings Shorewide Resistance Rally in Ocean City wasn’t as big as organizers hoped, but the anti-Trump and anti-war passions on display were as fervent as during past rallies. Moved to the Transportation Center parking lot because of construction at the corner of Bay Avenue and Ninth Street, […]
OCHS surfers make plea to school board
They asked for additional excused absences to compete at national competition in California OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School’s surf team, which has won multiple state championships over the years, wants the chance to add a national title to its legendary performance. Like the wax surfers use to get a grip on their boards, […]