SOMERS POINT – Strongly influenced by her parents, District 2 Freeholder Maureen Kern said being re-elected to the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders would allow her to continue serving the community. “I’ve never been about party politics,” the Republican said. “Once you are elected, you have to serve everyone, Read more…
Attorney General calls on FCC to allow telephone service providers to block robocalls TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal this week called on the Federal Communications Commission to create new rules to allow telephone service providers to block more illegal robocalls being made to unsuspecting residents in New Jersey Read more…
The Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor, 6500 Atlantic Ave., has announced events for November and December. READ AND PLAY BABY For little ones between the ages of 12-36 months, story time activity 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, Nov.1 through Dec. 20 (except Nov. 22). Come enjoy stories, songs, stretches, rhymes, puppets, felt boards, Read more…
The Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced it will be recognizing Cape May County Freeholder E. Marie Hayes as one of the “Outstanding Women in South Jersey” at their 2018 Women of Achievement Awards Reception. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Auletto Caterers Read more…
Maureen Leidy challenges Maureen Kern in District 2 Freeholder race VENTNOR – Maureen Leidy is passionate…and proud…to be one of three Democrat women hoping to sweep the Nov. 6 freeholder election. “It’s time to step on some toes,” she said in an interview Saturday, Oct. 6. “I’m passionate and determined Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has reported the first case of West Nile virus in a county resident after receiving confirmation from the state on Oct. 4. The resident did not require hospitalization and is recovering under doctor’s care, according to a release. As of Sept. 29, there Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – A one-hour debate between major party candidates in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Stockton University. Democrat Jeff Van Drew and Republican Seth Grossman will square off in the Campus Center Theatre. The event is open to the Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The race for a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey is a statistical dead heat, with incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez leading Republican challenger Bob Hugin by two percentage points, according to a Stockton University poll released today. Menendez leads with 45 percent to Hugin’s 43 percent five Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – A select variety of dogs and cats that are ready for immediate adoption will be available during a special Hurricane Season promotion at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, beginning Sept. 29. “The normal adoption fees of $110 for dogs and $85 for cats will be reduced to $25 Read more…
MAYS LANDING–Atlantic Cape Community College has been selected as one of 13 community colleges to participate in Gov. Phil Murphy’s “Community College Innovation Challenge,” a pilot program that will launch in the spring semester, January 2019. The program supports making higher education more attainable for New Jersey residents by providing Read more…