SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center has announced births from November 2- December 14, 2020. WORKMAN-to Alexis and Sean Workman of Wildwood, a son-Jameson Joseph Workman, November 2, 2020. JACOBS-to Samantha and David Jacobs of Hammonton, a son-Duke Nixon Jacobs, November 3, 2020. JOHNS-to Kirsten and Tristan Johns of Ocean Read more…
LONGPORT – Former Atlantic County Clerk Michael James Garvin died peacefully Dec. 28 in Philadelphia at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Garvin (nee Lynch), his children Brian (Alexis) Garvin and Brigid Garvin; grandchildren, Paige Garvin, Rory Garvin, and Liam Garvin; siblings, Teresa (Hugh) Read more…
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has been inundated with calls from residents who are concerned and confused about the COVID-19 vaccinations. To help promote transparency and keep residents well-informed, he wants to share as much information as is readily available. “We understand that is has been difficult for many people Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY Other than the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Downbeach towns achieved many, more-upbeat milestones during 2020. Downbeach.com would like to share just 10 of our readers’ favorite stories of the year. News of beach openings and preparations for summer 2020 took the top spots in views by Downbeach Read more…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in February, more than 5% of Atlantic County’s population has contracted the disease. Of the 5.53% who tested positive for the coronavirus, 2.4% died from the disease. Most of them had pre-existing conditions. As of Tuesday, Dec. 29, Atlantic County Health Department reported a total Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County has seen an increase in the number of motor vehicle crashes in 2020 over 2019. There has also been an increase in the number of crashes, involving fatalities to date this year over 2019, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. “The dramatic rise Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Early in 2020, Stockton University received a $410,000 three-year United States Agriculture Department grant to promote maple sugaring in South Jersey through research and community outreach. This fall, some 20 private property owners in the region are joining the university in the project and have begun the Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – At a special Board Meeting today, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board of Directors approved an agreement for the Atlantic City Convention Center to serve as a “mega” site for the administration of COVID-19 Vaccinations beginning in January 2021. “The CRDA is pleased to support New Jersey Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The 177th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard will be conducting training exercises Wednesday, Dec. 30 to ensure it is able to respond quickly to emergencies near and far. According to an announcement on its Facebook page, the area may hear rumblings from aircraft and Read more…
LONGPORT – Mayor Nicholas Russo, who will be sworn into a fourth term on the Longport Board of Commissioners on Jan. 1, 2021, along with Commissioners Dan Lawler and Jim Leeds, said he has an “optimistic” view of what’s to come. He shares this thoughts about the lessons learned from Read more…