ACT fight dredges up accusations of political motives, foot-dragging
RELATED STORY By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Some members of Ocean City Council tried to delay approval of a contract for an engineering firm, claiming their concern was about process and not the actual $17,000 contract, but after heavy pushback from other council members and claims of political interference, the attempt failed. The […]
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 […]
Labor attorney hired to conduct internal investigation of Ocean City Beach Patrol
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has retained a highly recommended labor attorney to conduct a confidential internal investigation of allegations against Ocean City Beach Patrol employees, the city announced Friday afternoon. Vanessa E. James of the firm Barker, Gelfand, James and Sarvas will interview members of the OCBP and individuals who posted anonymously to an Instagram […]
Mayor: Independent contractors to oversee Ocean City Beach Patrol after allegations
Investigation continues into accounts of sexism, sexual harassment, worse By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian is responding quickly to the issues unfolding with allegations surrounding the Ocean City Beach Patrol, having his aide bring in independent contractors to oversee the patrol while it is investigated. Last week, shortly after a lifeguard […]
Ocean City, Prosecutor’s Office probe ‘OCBP_predators’ Instagram site
Prosecutor’s Office looks at fast-growing accounts of alleged inappropriate to illegal behavior Editor’s note: This story involves a new Instagram page with numerous entries alleging inappropriate behavior on the Ocean City Beach Patrol and other South Jersey beach patrols. Readers should be aware than none of the entries on this page have been independently verified. […]
Superintendent of Schools Taylor retiring
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Taylor announced her retirement Friday, April 16, in a letter to the district community. Taylor has been the superintendent of schools for 15 years. Her retirement is effective Aug. 1. Taylor took over the district just after the completion of the […]
Ocean City Council deals with range of topics, promotion to housing
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – By all available measures, the summer of 2021 looks to be an exceptionally busy one, with many people eager to hit the beach after an exceedingly tough year and some overseas destinations unavailable due to continued restrictions related to the pandemic. “Being in the hotel business […]
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 […]
Ocean City officials blast marijuana law
They want it known use on the beach and boardwalk won’t be tolerated By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – City Council and the administration want visitors to know Ocean City is not going to tolerate the use of marijuana on the beach and boardwalk. Officials are adamant about maintaining the family-friendly nature of the resort […]
Upgraded condo sports fantastic location steps from beach, boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — The four-bedroom condominium at 816 E. Sixth St., Unit C, is perfect for a family on the go. It is ideally located for easy access to everything America’s Greatest Family Resort has to offer — miles of pristine beaches stretching along the deep-blue sea; the world-famous waterfront boardwalk featuring entertainment, shopping and […]