Jay Gillian formally announces bid for fifth term as Ocean City mayor
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian formally announced his bid for a fifth term in office Sunday afternoon, saying he believes deeply in the community and there remains work to do. In a 2-minute, 50-second video, Gillian reiterated his former campaign promise “unity in the community.” He said he has always governed by what is […]
Q&A with Jay Gillian: On eve of announcement, mayor addresses personal issues, work in Ocean City government
OCEAN CITY — Before his announcement that he will be running for a fifth term as mayor of Ocean City, Jay Gillian sat down with the Ocean City Sentinel for a Q&A. Questions are in bold. Answers have been edited for length. Personally, this has been a tough time for you. You had to suffer […]
Tax cuts, lower fuel cost boost spending cash
Banker predicts consumers will drive economic growth OCEAN CITY — More money in consumers’ pockets from tax cuts, less withholdings and low gas prices will offset geopolitical uncertainty, an escalating federal deficit and stubborn inflation for a strong economy in 2026. That’s what Greg Matuson, president and CEO of Sturdy Savings, predicted in his 2026 […]
Multilevel single set blocks from the beach in popular shore resort
OCEAN CITY — “Is this the one you’ve been waiting for?” real estate agent Joan Farrell asks. The multilevel single-family home at 2020 West Ave. in America’s Greatest Family Resort offers numerous places for family and friends to gather and get away, making it ideal for a summer vacation. It features an open great room with […]
Helen French Foor, 99
Helen French Foor, 99 of Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away on January 9th, 2026 in Wilmington, NC, while visiting family for the holidays. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Born in Prospect Park, PA on June 9, 1926, she and her family moved to Ocean City in 1934, when […]
George R. King, 87
George R. King, 87, passed away Sunday December 14, 2025 following a brief illness. George was born on July 26, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pa. He attended Lincoln High School and after a year at Temple University began working for Kabat Men’s Shop in Ocean City, NJ. He stayed with Kabat for nearly 50 years, until […]
‘I Have A Dream’
Ocean City celebrates Dr. King with singing, speeches, awards and a community meal OCEAN CITY — Ocean City celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19 with a ceremony overflowing with good will and powerful emotions. The city’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration brings the religious, […]
Work progressing on reconstructing Roosevelt Boulevard
New Ocean City entrance/exit will be 20 inches higher with bike lanes OCEAN CITY — Anyone driving on Roosevelt Boulevard should notice something rising between the bridge and Bay Avenue — it’s the road itself, and it is going up 20 inches. Workers have been elevating the north side of the boulevard as part of […]
Mita’s hope for decision in 30 days doesn’t appear likely
Crowley, Winslow say they will wait for boardwalk report in late April, May OCEAN CITY — Eustace Mita, still smarting from the Planning Board’s split vote over Wonderland Pier, hopes the issue will be back before council within 30 days, but it may not end up there until late spring. Talking to the Sentinel on […]