Atlantic County health officials are urging residents to take measures to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illness by reducing their exposure to mosquito bites as officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in an Atlantic County resident this year. Officials are conducting mosquito surveillance and implementing mosquito Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The venerated St. Francis of Assisi left this earthly planet on Oct. 3, 1226 but his love for the animals endures as churches around the world continue to bless the animals on his feast day. On Saturday, Oct. 9, St. James Church of Holy Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Three boats were dedicated in honor of local rowing supporters at the Stockton University AC Stakes Race held at the Atlantic City Boathouse Oct. 3. The “Coach Bob Garbutt,” the “Rows Ann Cahill,” and the “Sue Peterson Family” boats were purchased with funds raised from the Rowing Read more…
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 through 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Expect up to a foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas near the shoreline and tidal waterways. Flooding is expected on the most Read more…
Atlantic City historical figure Sara Spencer Washington, founder of Apex News and Hair Company, is among those being inducted into the 2021 Class of the NJ Hall of Fame. Danny DeVito is set to host the 13th annual Induction Ceremony, with special appearances by President George W. Bush, Gov. Phil Murphy and First Read more…
VENTNOR – St. James Church will offer “The Blessing of Animals” at noon Saturday, Oct. 9 in the church parking lot, 6415 Atlantic Ave. And then, on Oct. 16, the Knights of Columbus will host Jerry Blavat’s “Oldies Dance Party” at St. James Memorial Hall. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – If you missed the chance to enjoy all the restaurants you wanted to this past week during Atlantic City Restaurant Week, here’s some great news: 37 of the participating restaurants are extending their special value-priced menus. Sponsored by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the 13th annual Atlantic Read more…
The Atlantic City Free Public Library’s extensive archival collections related to African American history will soon become easier for the public to explore and utilize. The library received a grant of $128,826 from the National Endowment for the Humanities to implement “The City of Dreams: the Atlantic City Experience” project. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Education Wednesday, Oct. 7 passed a resolution requesting that Gov. Phil Murphy allow local boards of education to decide if masking children is right for their students. It also agreed to increase the daily rate for substitute teachers. The board increased Read more…
NORTHFIELD – Mosquito collections from the 6200-block of Knight Avenue in Hamilton Township and the 600-block of Central Avenue in Buena Borough were confirmed positive for West Nile virus on Oct. 5. County public health and mosquito control officials are conducting mosquito surveillance, implementing additional control measures and providing educational Read more…