Atlantic County public health officials released daily totals for COVID-19 testing Saturday through Monday, June 20-22 that include one death, and a three-day total of 110 new positive cases. The county reported the death of a 68-year-old Hamilton Township man due to complications from COVID-19 on Saturday, June 20, with Read more…
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has found an unexpected benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to County Executive Dennis Levinson, the shelter has experienced a 95% live release rate during the last three months. “We are seeing record numbers of adoptions, redemptions and transfers to rescue organizations in conjunction with Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Historic Organ Restoration Committee will present a free broadcast recital at noon Wednesday, June 24 on the Midmer-Losh pipe organ at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. The organ is the world’s largest musical instrument ever built with its 33,112 pipes. The recital is part of an ongoing Read more…
So disappointed that their daughers would not have the opportunity to attend their high school prom due to the coronavirus pandemic, moms of two Ocean City High School graduates did the next best thing. They had their daughers, Victoria Robertson and Ashley Devlin, dress up on prom day, May 16, Read more…
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County offers a variety of virtual wellness initiatives, support group meetings and discussion groups. More than 30 virtual meetings are offered each week on a wide range of topics. Some groups and meetings are focused on wellness topics such as gratitude, stress management and coping Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Over the years, countless canines and their owners have visited a nearly mile-long stretch of sand that is part of the state-owned Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area, but is better known by its “Dog Beach” nickname. On a typical summer day, the beach at the foot of Read more…
VENTNOR – Although the coronavirus pandemic put a damper on end-of-school year activities, graduating eighth graders of the Ventnor Middle School are being recognized by the community for their hard work and dedication during their middle school years. Resident Lori Nolan, whose three sons graduated from the VECC, knew that Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Business Association will present Thrilling Thursdays July 9 through Aug. 27. Thrilling Thursdays includes free movies on the beach between Granville and Huntington avenues at 7 p.m., behind the Martin Bloom Pavilion. Rain date is Friday (no rain date on Aug. 7). Every Thursday in July Read more…
The Atlantic County Library System will begin curbside pickup service for requested materials beginning Monday, June 22 at each of its nine branches, including the Ventnor branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. Patrons will be able to use this service 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday weather permitting, and Read more…
An Atlantic City man was arrested June 19 after fleeing from an officer while chasing and shooting at another vehicle. Officer Daniel Kramer was stopped at the traffic signal at Sovereign and Arctic Avenues at 10:04 a.m. when he heard numerous gunshots. At the time of the gunshots, the Sovereign Read more…