Public reacts to Icona at Wonderland proposal
Some support hotel project, others heavily criticize it Editor’s note: See related story on redevelopment zones. OCEAN CITY — Some longtime residents showed support for Eustace Mita’s plans to build a 252-room hotel and retail complex at the site of the former Wonderland Pier amusement park, but the developer also took heavy criticism and traded a […]
‘The Carpenter’s Son’ a song for the Christmas season
Two former altar boys highlight St. Joseph, reason for the season WILDWOOD — Father Ed Namiotka and Thomas Raniszewski, two former altar boys from Wildwood, have written a Christmas song they hope will become a standard. It puts a spotlight on St. Joseph. “The Carpenter’s Son,” with vocals by tenor Drew Seigla, is available now […]
Galloway man gets 3 years in prison for fatal Ocean City crash
OCEAN CITY — Ruddy Narvaez, 36, of Galloway Township, was sentenced to three years in state prison for a 2021 motor vehicle accident in Ocean City that killed an island man. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced the sentencing Thursday. On Nov. 15, Judge Gibson sentenced Narvaez to three years in state prison for the […]
Ocean City approves occupancy tax on first reading; narrow 4-3 vote; applies to Airbnb, Vrbo, hotels, motels
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council narrowly voted to approve a 3 percent occupancy tax on transient rentals — the kind made through companies such as VRBO and Airbnb — and to impose the same tax on hotel and motel rooms. The 4-3 vote came after discussion on an ordinance to impose the new occupancy […]
Cooper health executive shares vision, mission
Dr. Christine Winn addresses county Chamber of Commerce at Port O Call in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — “Taking care of people is a blessing and a gift,” Dr. Christine Winn told a packed house Nov. 21 when the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional official for a […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Breakfast with Santa at Masonic Lodge OCEAN CITY – Enjoy Breakfast with Santa starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 F.&A.M., 940 Wesley Ave. Breakfast includes specialty pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and $8 for children. Proceeds benefit […]
Pajamas on Asbury Avenue: Dressing down for Earlier Than the Bird
OCEAN CITY — Ocean View resident Andrea Carew was out shopping in her PJs early Saturday morning with daughters Evelyn, Molly, Madeleine and Grace. (“I have the smallest name,” Grace said. “Maddy is the biggest, Evie is the medium, I am the other medium and Molly is the smallest,” she explained. “I gave Molly my […]
Galloway man gets three years in prison for fatal car crash in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ruddy Narvaez, 36, of Galloway Township, was sentenced to three years in state prison for a 2021 motor vehicle accident in Ocean City that killed an island man. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced the sentencing Thursday. On Nov. 15, Judge Gibson sentenced Narvaez to three years in state prison for the […]
Want the Flying Elephant for your back yard? Wonderland Pier rides are up for sale
Mita and Gillian confirm all the rides – except for carousel, Ferris wheel and wet boats – are on the market OCEAN CITY – Interested in buying a big piece of Wonderland Pier? For $150,000, you can buy the Moby Dick ride. Don’t have that much room in your back yard or your savings account? […]
Ocean City Council members have mixed reaction to Icona at Wonderland, citing size, parking, redevelopment zone
Editor’s note: The Sentinel contacted all seven members of Ocean City Council last week to get their reaction to a plan to replace Wonderland Pier with a 252-room hotel. The proposal includes deeming the site an area in need of redevelopment, which would require City Council approval. OCEAN CITY — The seven members of Ocean […]