By MADDY VITALE The Ocean City Board of Realtors kicked off its annual Warmth for Winter coat drive to collect cold weather items for those in need. And this year, items will be donated to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. “It’s time to switch over your wardrobe from summer to winter and Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 21 approved five contracts totaling $1,471,939 to pay for a police vehicle, building, well and sidewalk improvements, and beach renourishment. Four of the five contracts were approved unanimously, with one commissioner voting against one of the contracts. According Read more…
Atlantic County Public Health has reported a second death in two days, this time in a 65-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township who had underlying health conditions. It also reported 71 new COVID-19 cases among 28 males, ages, 6-88, and 43 females, ages 1-71. Today’s death brings the total number Read more…
“How can we protect our employees and customers from COVID-19?” “We’re concerned about the emotional well-being of our staff.” “A member of my team isn’t feeling well. Shall I tell her to get tested for the coronavirus?” These are among the questions and concerns hundreds of community and business leaders Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht by sponsoring the annual Ida E King Memorial Lecture 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 via Zoom. Professor Dienke Hondius, Stockton Ida E King Distinguished Visiting Professor of Holocaust Studies – Spring 2020, Read more…
The Atlantic County Board of Health has announced the death of a 96-year-old Northfield woman afflicted with COVID-19. She was the first COVID-19 fatality since Oct. 16 and the 259th person to die from the disease in Atlantic County. The department also announced 33 new COVID-19 cases among 14 males, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The St. Leonard’s Association, formed in 1921, is one of the oldest homeowner’s associations in the nation and boasts a tight-knit group of people who have a strong sense of community, association President Bill Sill said. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the association is Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Oct. 22 introduced two bond ordinances totaling $14,071,070 to fund various general and utility capital improvements. According to Chief Financial Officer Albert Stanley, auditor Leon Costello indicated in September that approving the bonds would not impact the tax rate. The Read more…
The Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System will be closed until further notice following the identification of someone who had been in the facility and tested positive for Covid-19. The Atlantic County Division of Public Health began conducting contact tracing on Friday, Oct. 23 upon notification of Read more…
The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage will recognize the successes of 42 Atlantic County graduates of its Recovery Court Program during two virtual ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The graduates, along with their friends and families, treatment providers and court staff, will attend the ceremonies at 9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Read more…