Ocean City school board expects to hire new superintendent by April 30
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Board of Education wants to choose its next superintendent of schools by the end of April so she or he can be in place July 1, ready for the next school year. (UPDATE – Multiple media outlets reported that former superintendent of schools Dr. Matthew Friedman has resigned effective March […]
Red Raider Jacob Chapman a district wrestling champ
He wins at 215 pounds in District 30; Red Raider, Mustang wrestlers move on to Region 8 tournament GALLOWAY – Red Raider Jacob Chapman is a District 30 wrestling champion. Wrestling in the 215-pound class at the district tournament at Absegami High School Saturday, the junior won by technical fall, 19-4, over Mainland’s Eban Kuhns […]
Barbara Susan Goodwyn, 93
Barbara Susan Goodwyn, age 93. of Wilmington, DE and Ocean City, NJ. passed away on February 14, 2026. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 10 am to 11 am with a service following immediately after on Wednesday, March 4, at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. […]
Madden opts to run for mayor, making it a three-way race
Barnes, Polcini, Kelly and Palaganas four candidates for three City Council seats OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council Vice President Pete Madden is running for mayor. He filed his nominating papers Thursday afternoon at the City Clerk’s office. With his filing, it became a three-way race. Incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian is running for a fifth […]
Jim Kelly running for Ocean City Council
Says city needs independent, financially disciplined leadership OCEAN CITY — “I believe Ocean City, like any other municipality, needs open, independent, financially disciplined leadership on council and I offer all three.” That is Jim Kelly telling the Sentinel why he submitted his nominating papers this week to run for an at-large seat on City Council. […]
Keith Hartzell announces run, says Ocean City needs a strong mayor
OCEAN CITY — In his official mayoral campaign kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 25, Keith Hartzell touted his business acumen and said Ocean City needs “a strong mayor.” Hartzell, the sitting Second Ward councilman who also served for years as an at-large member of the governing body, made his announcement via social media. He will face incumbent […]
Q&A with mayoral candidate Keith Hartzell
OCEAN CITY — Second Ward Councilman Keith Hartzell, who formally launched his campaign for mayor Feb. 25, took part in a question-and-answer session with the Sentinel before his formal announcement. Answers have been edited for length. What are the key things that are motivating you to challenge Jay Gillian for mayor again this year? There […]
$42 million in capital projects proposed over next two years in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is planning another $42 million in capital projects over the next two years, but will average only about $10 million more per year from 2028 through 2030. Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato and Capital Projects and Engineer Director Vince Bekier provided an outline of proposed spending at City Council’s meeting […]
$992,000 design contract approved for Public Safety Building
Hartzell raises the question: Does it need room for a municipal court? OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to design the new police station after discussing the need for space for the new municipal court. The contract for $992,000 goes to William McLees Architecture for the Public Safety Building […]
The $23 million in capital projects proposed for 2026
OCEAN CITY — If Ocean City Council approves, here’s what’s on top for the city’s spending on capital projects in the 2026 fiscal year and some in 2027. Maybe there’s something you’ve been waiting for. Check out this partial list that was presented to council Feb. 19: — $4 million for flood mitigation work from […]