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April 25, 2026

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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 […]

Mita presents Icona at Wonderland 

Hotel has 252 rooms, carousel, Ferris wheel, would pay $1 mil in taxes OCEAN CITY — Eustace Mita has proposed a 252-room hotel. that he believes will stand the test of time, to replace the Wonderland Pier amusement park, which closed in October after nearly 60 years in business at Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Mita, who […]

Patriots to host annual Christmas Mart at Somers Mansion Dec. 7

50 vendors expected; produce, jams, wreaths, other gift items SOMERS POINT — Organizer Will Boyer said he wants there to be something for everyone under the tree during the annual Christmas Mart hosted by The Patriots for Somers Mansion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 on the grounds of the historic home. Local […]