GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton alumnus Raymond R. Ciccone of Surf City was named chairman of the Stockton University Board of Trustees at the Sept. 23 meeting held via Zoom. Andrew Dolce was approved as vice-chairman, and Nelida Valentin as secretary. “Ray’s involvement at Stockton has prepared him to hit the Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is inviting the public to learn about electric vehicles as an alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles by attending the ACUA’s sixth annual Drive Electric Celebration 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 via the Zoom online meeting platform. Curious residents, car enthusiasts, business Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Limited spots remain to participate in the 2020 Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament, Friday, Oct. 16, at the Cape May National Golf Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by a scramble format, with a shotgun-start at 11:30 a.m. Individuals and businesses can Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, will co-sponsor a live debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates, Democrat challenger Amy Kennedy and Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. The debate, televised from Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is providing a number of free flu clinics for residents 18 years and older beginning Sept. 28. This year, both walk-up and drive-thru clinics will be available by appointment. In the Downbeach area, a Walk-up Flu Clinic will be held 10 a.m. to Read more…
The Atlantic County State Health Insurance Assistance Program is providing free webinars to help educate and inform residents about the annual Medicare open enrollment period that begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. “Medicare plans change year to year, as can an individual’s health needs,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Read more…
AtlantiCare is expanding its programs and services aimed at preventing suicide attempts and deaths by suicide. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded AtlantiCare Behavioral Health a 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant. ABH will use the $800,000 in funds to expand evidence based practices in Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections Maureen G. Bugdon is calling for residents to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 22. Bugdon joins thousands of other election officials across the country to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday that aims to help Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Donald Trump, Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle will be guests of honor at a fundraiser 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Historic Smithville Inn, 1 New York Rd. Former Galloway Township Mayor Don Purdy said he had a hand in putting the fundraiser together through his Read more…
An Atlantic Cape Community College Distinguished Alumni award winner is now at the forefront of researching and developing treatments for COVID-19 patients. Felix Contreras-Castro, who grew up in Galloway Township and Brigantine, graduated from Absegami High School and Atlantic Cape Community College, is a clinical research manager at Mount Sinai Read more…