The “What” Here is a list of fish (some common, some not as common) found in New Jersey waters: Blowfish, Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Kingfish, Ling, Oyster Toad Fish, Perch, Sea Bass, Sea Robin, Shad Sharks, Sheepshead, Skate, Spot, Striper(Striped bass), Triggerfish, Weakfish, Black Drum, Red Drum and many others. The Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY NORTHFIELD – Residents and visitors to Ventnor and Margate will have to wait a little longer for the convenience of having those long-awaited bike racks placed in their neighborhoods. Roger McLarnon, who is a planner in both towns, attended a pre-construction meeting Wednesday, July 8 at Read more…
Atlantic County health officials confirmed the death of a 94-year-old Galloway Township woman from complications of COVID-19 along with 17 new positives found among 10 males, ages 13-77, and seven females, ages 18-88. They also reported 48 more residents who have been cleared as recovered bringing the total to 1,668 Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will hold its Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Fritz Haneman Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, residents must wear masks and gloves and remain in their vehicles during Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Parents, teachers and students are anxious to return to school in September, but it must be done safely, according to Superintendent Thomas Baruffi. On Wednesday, July 8, he informed the Board of Education that the district will form an advisory committee to develop a Read more…
The annual produce vouchers for low-income county residents 60 years and older are now available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The vouchers, distributed by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services, allow recipients to purchase locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs at participating farm markets through Read more…
The Borough of Longport is seeking to reinvigorate its green team, Sustainable Longport. The borough is reaching out to residents to help continue its mission of informing residents and visitors about protecting and conserving natural resources and energy, reducing waste and leaving a better tomorrow for future generations. In 2016, Read more…
A 71-year-old Absecon woman and an 82-year-old Linwood man are the latest fatalities attributed to complications from COVID-19, according to Atlantic County public health officials, who also reported 10 new positives among three males, ages 19-67, and seven females, ages 14-49. Three new positives were found in both Hamilton Township Read more…
A day after announcing the second bat in a week was confirmed to have rabies, the county announced free rabies vaccination clinics would resume at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter after a brief suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A canine clinic is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 and a Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY Longport resident and District 2 Congressional candidate Brigid Callahan Harrison conceded the primary election shortly after the polls closed Tuesday, July 7. She pledged support for Democrat primary winner Amy Kennedy of Brigantine. By presenting a united front against incumbent Jeff Van Drew, a dentist and Read more…