Rotary names Upper Citizen of the Year
Walcott honored for rescuing family at Ocean City beach Editor’s note: The Sentinel had an article about Brandon Walcott’s rescue of a family in an article in July. It is available online at ocnjsentinel.com. PETERSBURG — “Rotary’s motto is ‘service above self,’ and it is that motto that brings us here this evening to honor […]
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 […]
Ocean City football stunned in final-minute 7-0 loss
EGG HARBOR CITY – Ocean City High School finished up the football regular season with another tight game. The Red Raiders were locked into a scoreless defensive struggle with Cedar Creek High School Friday until the game’s final minute, when the Pirates broke the stalemate. Quarterback Reilly Hoffacker led Cedar Creek on a 14-play, 99-yard […]
Heartbreaker for Ocean City football vs. Holy Spirit
Late penalty upends upset in the making OCEAN CITY — After a thrilling comeback victory last week over Middle Township, Ocean City High School looked primed to do it again in the annual homecoming game. The Red Raiders hosted powerhouse Holy Spirit High School (7-1) on Oct. 18. They put the Spartans on upset alert […]
New Miss Cape May County, Miss Cape Resort crowned
Teen winners, former Little Miss contestants, finally get chance to walk runway as queens OCEAN CITY — During the Miss Cape May County and Miss Cape Resort pageant, two of the four crowns ended up on the heads of former Little Miss Ocean City competitors. They didn’t have the chance to walk the Ocean City […]
‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ running Oct. 11-20 combines musical theater with ‘Laugh-In’
OCEAN – Musical theater meets “Laugh-In” Oct. 11-20 in this all-new production of “Shout! The Mod Musical” presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company at the Ocean City Music Pier. “This bright vinyl time capsule tracks five groovy girls as they come of age in the ‘60s and flips through the years, taking you back […]
Aquatic & Fitness Center pool reopens after $792,000 project
OCEAN CITY — Swimmers were in their bathing suits late Monday morning, anxiously waiting for the pool to reopen at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center. It had been closed for two months to make repairs, re-plaster the interior of the pool, install tiled lane markers on the bottom and replace the decking with […]
Mustang soccer shuts out ACIT
LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School boys soccer team continued it impressive season with a 6-0 win Oct. 4 over Atlantic County Institute of Technology. The Mustangs, 8-3-1 overall, 8-0-1 in the Cape-Atlantic League National Division under Coach Alex Weidman, are now gearing up for the CAL Tournament and NJSIAA South Jersey Group III […]
‘Star Glyphs and Sacred Symbols’ is more than a coloring book
OCEAN CITY — Michele Pasciullo loves religious art. When she began to draw sacred geometry, she said “it opened the door to all this connection between these different religions.” It also led her to create “Star Glyphs and Sacred Symbols: A Coloring Book for Contemplation & Awakening.” It is a coloring book that is much […]
Edward Thomas Born, 94
On the evening of Thursday, August 8, 2024, Edward Thomas Born passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was 94 years old. Born on December 16, 1929 in Atlantic City, NJ to John and Alberta (née Hiltner) Born, Ted was one of three boys dubbed early on as “The Born Brothers.” He is survived […]