Ocean City Council: Bergman, Madden, Polcini file nominating papers for May 10 election
OCEAN CITY – Incumbents Peter Madden and Karen Bergman, along with newcomer John “Tony” Polcini, officially filed their paperwork for Ocean City Council at-large, dropping off their petitions to city clerk Melissa Rasner Wednesday morning. Madden and Bergman are each seeking re-election to a third term and have teamed up with Polcini, a former businessman. […]
Honey Tree, Just Organics team up for health and wellness
Store moving from Northfield to Somers Point SOMERS POINT — New year, new direction for area vitamin and health supplement guru Ruth Kendall, who recently purchased Just Organics, a produce delivery service based in Somers Point. Just Organics is an organic produce and grocery home delivery service offering fruits and vegetables, plus some marketplace items, […]
Solution to Northfield water woes?
Discoloration, sediments an issue two years after complaints NORTHFIELD — “We need clean water, we need clear water, we need fresh water,” Shepherd Drive resident Amy Hughes told representatives of New Jersey American Water Co. during a meeting before City Council on Jan. 22, 2019. She and dozens of neighbors in the area are still […]
‘Elf Jr.’ on stage Friday, Saturday in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Audiences can embrace their inner “elf” when Ocean City Theatre Company students present their production of Elf JR. The show features more than 24 third- through eighth-grade students from across Cape May and Atlantic counties. This adorable musical version of the popular movie will be live on the Ocean City Music Pier […]
Republicans run away with elections in Atlantic County
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff TRENTON — Republicans trounced Democrats in Atlantic County for local, county and state legislative seats, with the GOP potentially even winning the Governor’s Office in a race that’s too close to call. Jack Ciattarelli easily defeated Gov. Phil Murphy in the county, taking 35,549 votes to 21,155. The overall margin […]
DEP, Army Corps take flood mitigation project to the public
Online presentations begin to discuss massive scope, impacts, timeline In an online presentation Monday night, federal and state officials said the massive flood mitigation project proposed for New Jersey’s coastal and back bay communities needs considerable public input to look at all of the potential environmental impacts. Officials said they will need to manage their […]
O.C. School District holding forum Aug. 24
Open discussion about concerns for reopening of school OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City School District will host a Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, Ocean City High School library. Masks will be required to enter. The forum will be an opportunity for teachers, staff, parents and other community members to have an […]
Horace A. Ott, Jr., 73
Horace A. Ott, Jr of Doylestown and Ocean City NJ. died peacefully on Thursday evening June 3, 2021 at Abington Jefferson Hospital, Abington, PA. He was 75. Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. “Beth” Hinton Ott, for the past 53 years and son of the late Horace A. Sr. and […]
Ocean City boys 4×800 1st at SJ Group III sectionals
Jamison wins javelin, other Red Raiders, Mustangs earn medals, set PR, in top six By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff FRANKLINVILLE – Ocean City’s 4×800 relay team earned first place at the South Jersey Group III track and field championships Friday, June 4, at Delsea Regional High School and teammate Brad Jamison won the sectional title in […]
Mazzeo and Fitzpatrick teaming up
One for Senate, one for Assembly By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo is looking to move to the upper house of the state Legislature, while Caren Fitzpatrick has her eye on Mazzeo’s Assembly seat. Mazzeo, a Northfield resident who owns B.F. Mazzeo Fruit & Produce on Route 9, served on […]