William ‘Bill’ Briggs
William “Bill” Briggs, of Ocean City, NJ, formerly of Gloucester Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully April 9, 2024, at the age of 74 years. Devoted and loving husband of 54 years to Angie Briggs (nee Meo). Beloved father of Bill Briggs and Annie McCann (Chuck). Proud grandfather of C.J. McCann and Nia McCann. Dear brother […]
NJ party bosses won’t be happy
A federal judge’s ruling Friday that should change New Jersey ballots isn’t going to make party bosses happy, but it may give those candidates running without their party’s blessings a little better chance in future elections.At least they won’t be (as) disadvantaged.The ruling could have a profound effect in Upper Township, where newcomers Zach Palombo […]
Homeowner dead in Ocean City fire
Circumstances of fire, death being investigated OCEAN CITY – A fire Wednesday morning on Asbury Avenue has left one man dead. The Ocean City Fire Department and Ocean City Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1914 Asbury Ave., at 10:45 a.m. March 13. Police found a deceased male outside the […]
Ocean Wind 1 legal fight ensues
Ocean City, citizen groups, Cape May County trying to stop first of wind farms proposed off coast of Atlantic, Cape May counties OCEAN CITY — While Ocean City fights to stop Ocean Wind 1 from using its beaches and streets for transmission lines, Cape May County has hired a pair of attorneys to battle wind […]
Judith Talley Langenfelder
On October 10, 2022, Judith Talley Langenfelder passed away at home in the company of her family; beloved wife of 42 years to Kevin Langenfelder; devoted mother of Karl Langenfelder and Karson Langenfelder and his wife Katie. Judith is preceded in death by her parents John and Norma West and her granddaughter Baby Langenfelder. Also […]
Long list of regulations for cannabis businesses
W. Cape May, one of county towns that approved them, gets an introduction By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff WEST CAPE MAY — The state Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) has issued its initial rules for the personal use of cannabis and regulations for municipalities. During a West Cape May Borough Commission meeting Aug. 25, borough solicitor Frank […]
Man arrested in Ocean City had done jail time on charges involving minor
OCEAN CITY – The Atlantic City office of Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant Wednesday morning, June 2, for Michael Dolan of 2229 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Dolan was in custody in the Ocean City lockup, the office reported June 2. Emilio Dabul, the public affairs officer for HSI, referred questions to the the […]
OCPD sergeant charged with sexual assault
CAPE MAY COURT HOSUE – Ocean City Police Department Sergeant Tyrone Rolls, 50, of Marmora, was arrested Wednesday, April 7, on sexual assault allegations, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. On April 7, Rolls turned himself into the Cape May County […]
Wind farm’s benefits could blow across region
Funding available to boost small-business development in supply chain By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Funding is available for small businesses in southern New Jersey to get in on the ocean floor of the wind-energy industry. A group of business leaders gathered online Wednesday, Feb. 17, with representatives of Ørsted and the Pro-NJ Grantor Trust to […]
State gears up for possible armed protest Jan. 17
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Gov. Phil Murphy used part of Monday’s COVID-19 press conference to decry the anti-Semitism seen as part of the Trump supporters’ insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and said the state is gearing up for a proposed protest at the state capital on Sunday, Jan. 17. Some news sources have reported an […]