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. […]
John Risley
Events did not influence him as much as the fact his family has a long legacy in area; he began service just after high school By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Atlantic County Commissioner John Risley has two passions in life — government, politics and history, which he says are the same thing, and investments — […]
Caren Sollish Fitzpatrick
Taken to a Vietnam war protest when she was 10 left lasting impression; she knew that education was key to her future By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Atlantic County Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick said the culture of the 1970s had a profound influence on her life journey. Her father, Martin Sollish, was a Korean War veteran […]
Marie Jones Hayes
With brothers in the war, she was part of the establishment; after rebellious period, decided to pursue law enforcement job By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Cape May County Commissioner Marie Hayes grew up in a family of first-responders and military members. Instead of protesting the Vietnam war, as many teens of the era had, all […]
Maureen Kern
Her father, ‘Bud’ Kern, was the biggest influence on her, knew getting things done was more important than recognition By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Atlantic County Commissioner Maureen Kern was pretty much destined for leadership due to family ties. The 64-year-old is the daughter of Lawrence “Bud” Kern, whose legacy as a supporter of recreation […]
FROST HIGHLIGHTS BEACH, BOARDWALK
Monday morning’s below-freezing temperatures left a coating of frost at the shore, from the benches on the Ocean City Boardwalk to the sand on the beach and the boards themselves. Dipping below 32 degrees did not stop early-morning walkers and runners from enjoying the beach and boardwalk.