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 […]
Progress on Corson’s Inlet
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — During the Township Committee meeting March 9, Committeeman Curtis Corson reported on a meeting with representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection about Corsons Inlet State Park in the north end of Strathmere. During previous meetings, Corson has called for action on improving the situation at the […]
Joe Caserta: Late veteran fought in Battle of the Bulge
Editor’s note: Ocean City resident Joseph Caserta, 98, died Feb. 5, 2021. The World War II veteran was born in Philadelphia and moved to Ocean City in 1985. To honor him, the Ocean City Sentinel is reprinting an interview the newspaper did with him in 2012 as part of interviews with other WWII veterans. In […]
Gardens condo sports open design, fantastic location close to beach
OCEAN CITY — The modern first-floor condominium at 22 Morningside Road, Unit A, is a fantastic shore getaway for a large family and friends to gather and leave their cares behind. Located in one of the most highly desirable sections of the resort, the home offers the perfect balance between action and relaxin’ — it’s […]
Soccer tryout for Nor’easters Saturday in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Nor’easters are building a championship soccer team for the 2021 season and are looking for a few more good men. Due to the popularity of last December’s open tryout, the Nor’easters will host a second tryout on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Carey Stadium (“The Beach House”) in Ocean City. […]