No new COVID-19 deaths were reported today by Atlantic County health officials, however, there are 20 more residents who have tested positive. They include 11 males, ages 4-62, and nine females, ages 6 months – 88. The six-month-old is recovering at home. Today’s cases were found as follows: seven in Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Stockton University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution that reinforces its “Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice at Stockton,” and positions the university to be a leader on these issues. Board Chairman Leo Schoffer said at the board’s July 15 meeting that Read more…
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…
Atlantic County health officials reported two more deaths today related to complications from COVID-19 in a 74-year-old Pleasantville man and an 81-year-old Galloway Township man. There were also 14 more residents confirmed positive for COVID-19 among five males, ages 15-60, and nine females, ages 19-94. Today’s cases were found as follows: Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Two criminal justice professors at Stockton University are looking for area residents who have participated in a recent racial justice march or demonstration for a study on citizens’ perceptions of police and their reasons for participating in such events. The eligibility criteria for participation requires individual members Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Now that the borough has hired a recreation supervisor, it will be establishing regulations for the use of its athletic facilities. The Board of Commissioners Wednesday, July 16 approved establishing new rules and regulations for the use of the borough’s tennis and basketball courts. Read more…
The Longport Historical Society Museum is closed to the public due to COVID-19. However, appointments to visit the museum during the week may be made through the Museum’s website www.longportpubliclibrary.org/historicalsociety. Masks are required and no more than two people per appointment will be admitted. The Porch Store is closed for Read more…
Submitted by STEVE JASIECKI This week, we are in for a rare, celestial treat if we have cooperating skies and weather. Comet Neowise made an unsuspecting presence this year and is already the best naked-eye viewable comet since Comet Hall-Bopp in 1995. Comets are not really rare. They usually remain Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – Eighth grade students at the Ventnor Middle School will likely remember their 2020 graduation ceremony as being as unique as the students themselves. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held 10 a.m. Monday, July 6 in the playground area behind the school. Read more…
An 85-year-old Northfield woman is the latest county resident to succumb to complications from COVID-19 as confirmed today by the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. County health officials also confirmed 18 more residents have tested positive for the virus, including 10 men, ages 39-70, and eight women, ages 19-64. Read more…