Women to be inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame
Linwood journalist Suzanne Marino still has hands full juggling life, work LINWOOD — Accomplished journalist Suzanne Marino has been reflecting on her career as she awaits 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame. Marino reported out of Burlington County for seven to eight years before her family relocated to Atlantic County, where […]
Linwood attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis is on a mission to offer assistance in the community
LINWOOD — Attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis said she is honored and thrilled about her 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame following decades of work with various organizations in the community. Michael-Ziereis is grateful for the organization and its acknowledgement of women’s impact in their communities and professions. She worked with the Linwood […]
Ocean City Pride Fest: We Belong
Hundreds come to resort to support LGBTQIA+ community OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s first Pride Fest drew a few hundred people Saturday morning to send a message of love, acceptance and support to the LGBTQIA+ community. “You want to surround yourself with people who support you, who uplift you, and don’t waste your time trying to […]
Tribute part of garden former teacher helped revive at Ocean City Primary
OCEAN CITY — “She was a teacher, coach but she was also everybody’s friend and a driving force for everybody in the community to be a better person,” Ocean City Primary School Principal Cathleen Smith said. “For us, this garden is about always doing more.” The school honored Mikenzie Helphenstine on May 31, dedicating a […]
Homelessness rising steadily across county
High rent and home prices, red tape driving housing crisis VILLAS — Exorbitant rents and home prices coupled with red tape for those seeking government assistance continue to drive up Cape May County’s homeless population. Five county councils of Knights of Columbus held a well-attended forum May 31 at St. John Neuman Parish to discuss […]
Art in the Park combines beautiful work, setting
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Arts Commission is preparing to hold its 7th annual Art in the Park at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. “The artists love being there. For artists, a successful day is if you sell your work, but so many say they don’t care if they […]
Northfield man sentenced on three separate indictments
MAYS LANDING – Deshoin Rowell, 22, of Northfield, was sentenced by the Honorable Nancy L. Ridgway, J.S.C. on Wednesday, May 31, to five years in New Jersey State Prison concurrent on three separate indictments charging him with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He must serve 85 […]
Juveniles destroy property at Sea Isle’s Dealy Field
SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City Police reported they received a 911 call at 12:12 a.m. Monday, May 29, reporting a group of juveniles breaking fences and destroying property at Dealy Field’s “Play By The Bay” playground, located at 6108 Central Ave. Police said officers quickly responded to the scene, where they came […]
City Council may ban e-bikes from boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance up for a vote before Ocean City Council Thursday would ban low-speed electric bicycles from the boardwalk. “No person shall operate or use a low-speed electric bicycle, motorized bicycle or low-speed scooter on the boardwalk or boardwalk ramps at any time,” reads ordinance 23-19. Citizens have appeared before council during […]
Ex-Sentinel scribe’s novel honored
‘Accursed Son’ is Eric Avedissian suspense debut EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — “Accursed Son” by former longtime Ocean City Sentinel reporter Eric Avedissian was named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2023. The Egg Harbor Township resident worked as a reporter for the Ocean City Sentinel from 2006 until […]