Raiders hold off Mustangs in dramatic baseball opener
See photo gallery below LINWOOD – With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, opening day between cross-bay rivals Ocean City and Mainland Regional came down to one wild pitch. The Mustangs were down 4-3 with two outs Saturday afternoon. Raider reliever Matt Pashley had two strikes on the batter. Cohen Cook […]
Enjoy beachfront living at island condominium and let others pay for it
OCEAN CITY — The beachfront condominium at 3226 Wesley Ave. offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wide-open great room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a wrap-around deck, along with more than $100,000 in yearly rental income. Listing agent Chris Monihan noted in his write-up of the second-floor Goldcoast home that weeks are commonly booked from […]
Ocean City Sea&Do events
Juried Photography Show at Arts Center OCEAN CITY – The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center features its “Annual Juried Photography Show” through April 30. A “Meet the Artists’ reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. The gallery is in the Arts Center, second floor of the Ocean City Community Center […]
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 […]
Ocean City sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ on capital projects
Proposes $150 million in capital project debt atop existing $200 million debt OCEAN CITY — “We really see a light at the end of the tunnel.” That’s how Ocean City Finance Director Frank Donato described the new five-year capital plan for Ocean City that envisions spending $159 million with about $150 million in new debt […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes
She cites education, experience and proven track record as voice of people Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes is challenging incumbent Dave Winslow for the Fourth Ward seat. Profiles of the other two races, for the Second and […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Dave Winslow
Says he is thoughtful, dedicated with ‘level-headed passion’ for position Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Fourth Ward Councilman Dave Winslow is facing a challenge from Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes. OCEAN CITY — Dave Winslow, the Fourth Ward councilman seeking re-election […]
Ocean City Council candidate profile: Sean Barnes
Says he has energy, vision, is an analytical thinker with financial skills Editor’s note: The Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Sean Barnes and former councilman Michael DeVlieger are running for the remaining term of the at-large position open because of the resignation of long-serving […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Michael DeVlieger
Describes himself as available, responsive, experienced and adamantly against wind farms Editor’s note: The Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Michael DeVlieger and Sean Barnes are running for the remaining term of the at-large position open because of the resignation of long-serving councilwoman […]
Ocean City budget plan has 3.7-cent, 7.5% tax hike
OCEAN CITY — The proposed 2024 municipal budget will raise the tax rate 7.5 percent, or 3.71 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. If approved on final reading, the tax bill on the average home assessed at $650,000 would climb $241. Ocean City Director of Finance Frank Donato presented the budget to Ocean City Council […]