Ocean City declares a disaster
Aim is for funding for beach replenishment OCEAN CITY — In a two-pronged approach to deal with the damage done to the resort’s beaches from recent storms, Ocean City Council approved a local disaster declaration and an engineering contract in case the city has to do its own beach replenishment work. At the Oct. 23 […]
First Presbyterian Church congregation joins more conservative denomination
OCEAN CITY — A new pastor for the first time in more than 30 years isn’t the only change at First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City. Last fall, the congregation left the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) to join the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), a more conservative denomination that better fit the sentiments of the congregation […]
Trocki details 100-unit condo hotel complex plan in Somers Point
It would replace closed Beach House Bar & Grill at south end of Bay Avenue SOMERS POINT — Developer Ira Trocki returned to City Council on Oct. 23 to present a more detailed proposal for a high-end condo hotel overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. “I think of a monumental property in a beautiful location on […]
Ocean City’s Howl-O-Ween brings out the artist in everyone
OCEAN CITY — Entries in the annual Howl-O-Ween Parade range from simple to elaborate, requiring a certain level of creativity and artistry. This year one couple, inspired by a recent operation, took it to another level with their entry. On a beautiful 60-degree day with cloud-washed skies and a stiff breeze, Tamara Scheuermann and Jawaid Ali […]
Councilman’s playground/donation plan put on back burner
OCEAN CITY — For months, Second Ward City Councilman Keith Hartzell has been proposing a community-built playground on the sand volleyball courts between Fifth and Sixth streets on the boardwalk. He has gone so far as to offer the city a lot he said is valued at $800,000 to pay for it, all in the […]
Projects under construction keep corner of Bay Avenue busy in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Developer Sean Scarborough provided City Council on Oct. 23 with an update on his projects under development at the north end of the Bay Avenue business district. The three projects — the Somers Point Paddle Club, Salt House single-family homes and Salt Creek Apartments — are being built at and near the […]
Boardwalk replacement work under way
Ocean City is tearing up the boardwalk from Fifth Street through St. Charles Place to rebuild it. The work is expected to be complete in April. This view from Friday, Oct. 24, is looking north, above, and south, below, from Park Place. (Photos by David Nahan/Sentinel staff)
The art of drawing a person’s portrait in 15 minutes
Upper Township’s Tim Smith practiced by doing 100 drawings in 100 days for Ocean City Arts Center fundraiser OCEAN CITY – To prepare for doing 15-minute portraits at the Ocean City Arts Center Fall Fundraiser Oct. 17, Upper Township artist Tim Smith drew one of his Instagram followers every day. He did that for 100 […]
Somers Point brewery planned
SOMERS POINT — Plans are in the works for construction of Bay Ave. Brewery at 435 Bay Ave., the empty lot on the corner of Maryland Avenue. Longtime summer residents of Ocean City, cousins Tom Dooner and Brian Murphy are behind the project. Both grew up in Pennsylvania but had family homes on the island. […]
Bubble dome sports complex in Cape May County
$7 million project going for its final local approval in next few months ERMA —– Jamie Sutton and Bob Buglak know from first-hand experience that parents are used to driving their sports-crazy kids all over creation for their recreation and traveling teams. If things go as planned, Sutton (formally James W. Sutton III) and Buglak […]