First Presbyterian welcomes new Senior Pastor Luke Bert
OCEAN CITY — After decades under the leadership of John Sheldon, First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City welcomed a new pastor in the middle of the summer. Senior Pastor Luke Bert, installed in mid-July, sat down with the Sentinel to talk about his beliefs, his priorities, what attracted him to Ocean City and what congregants can […]
First Presbyterian Church congregation joins more conservative denomination
OCEAN CITY — A new pastor for the first time in more than 30 years isn’t the only change at First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City. Last fall, the congregation left the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) to join the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), a more conservative denomination that better fit the sentiments of the congregation […]
Trocki details 100-unit condo hotel complex plan in Somers Point
It would replace closed Beach House Bar & Grill at south end of Bay Avenue SOMERS POINT — Developer Ira Trocki returned to City Council on Oct. 23 to present a more detailed proposal for a high-end condo hotel overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. “I think of a monumental property in a beautiful location on […]
Welcome Night Wednesday, Halloween Parade Thursday, Trail of 2 Cities Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Halloween Parade will return to Asbury Avenue for its 77th year at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club, the increasingly popular event features costumed kids and families, bands, floats, pets, cheerleading and dance teams, antique cars and more. The parade will go off […]
Ocean City’s Howl-O-Ween brings out the artist in everyone
OCEAN CITY — Entries in the annual Howl-O-Ween Parade range from simple to elaborate, requiring a certain level of creativity and artistry. This year one couple, inspired by a recent operation, took it to another level with their entry. On a beautiful 60-degree day with cloud-washed skies and a stiff breeze, Tamara Scheuermann and Jawaid Ali […]
FIT leader slams mayor, draws response over transparency
OCEAN CITY — The president of the taxpayer watchdog group Fairness In Taxes slammed Mayor Jay Gillian during public comment, claiming he was not transparent in his actions surrounding the proposed, then discarded, plan to buy the former Crown Bank building to use it as the new police station. David Breeden made his assertion late […]
Councilman’s playground/donation plan put on back burner
OCEAN CITY — For months, Second Ward City Councilman Keith Hartzell has been proposing a community-built playground on the sand volleyball courts between Fifth and Sixth streets on the boardwalk. He has gone so far as to offer the city a lot he said is valued at $800,000 to pay for it, all in the […]
Projects under construction keep corner of Bay Avenue busy in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Developer Sean Scarborough provided City Council on Oct. 23 with an update on his projects under development at the north end of the Bay Avenue business district. The three projects — the Somers Point Paddle Club, Salt House single-family homes and Salt Creek Apartments — are being built at and near the […]
Boardwalk replacement work under way
Ocean City is tearing up the boardwalk from Fifth Street through St. Charles Place to rebuild it. The work is expected to be complete in April. This view from Friday, Oct. 24, is looking north, above, and south, below, from Park Place. (Photos by David Nahan/Sentinel staff)
OCHS Class of 1960 gathers, marks the 65th anniversary of graduation
OCEAN CITY – More than 50 1960 graduates of Ocean City High School and their spouses and friends gathered in the Adelene restaurant at the Port-O-Call Hotel on the Ocean City boardwalk Oct. 18 to celebrate 65 years of staying together as a class. Memories were shared, yearbooks and photos of previous reunions were […]