TRENTON – The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is calling on drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists in New Jersey to join in a one-day national safety campaign next week to raise awareness of the more than 35,000 lives lost each year in motor vehicle-related crashes nationwide. “Put the Brakes on Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is offering up to $1,000 in grant money to one Atlantic County school to help improve its recycling program. ACUA created the grant in place of the Recycle-Bowl, which was discontinued this year by Keep America Beautiful. “Strong recycling programs help Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Atlantic County residents should be aware that the jets flying overhead in the wee hours of the morning this week and next are just training missions designed for the American defense. The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing will be conducting night flying training Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Organizers of a meet the candidates forum held at Mays Landing Golf Club Thursday evening seemed ill prepared for the turnout to hear from the two candidates in November’s Atlantic County executive race. The local chapter of the American Association of University Women Atlantic County held a Read more…
Additional boats to be dedicated Saturday during the Atlantic City Stakes races ATLANTIC CITY – Two varsity eight boats named for local rowing legend and coach Stan Bergman of Ventnor and supporter and former State Senator William “Bill” Gormley of Margate were doused with champagne at an official naming ceremony Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – If you are tired of seeing all those dilapidated boat houses along the Margate causeway falling into the bay, you might be interested in a redevelopment plan under consideration by the Egg Harbor Township Committee. The Township Committee Sept. 18 introduced an ordinance to adopt the Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Two golf tournaments held at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club Sept. 12 raised more than $159,000 for The Arc of Atlantic County. The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Pro-Am Tournament and the 11th Annual I. Rice & Company Golfing for Good Invitational Tournament included more than 250 Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is providing 13 public flu shot clinics for those 18 years and older Oct. 2 through Nov. 6 at locations throughout Atlantic County. A clinic will be held 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 23 at St. James Church Memorial Hall, 9 S. Newport Ave., Read more…
MAYS LANDING – The League of Women Voters Atlantic County and the local branch of the American Association of University Women will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Mays Landing Country Club, 1855 Cates Road. The forum will focus on the race for Read more…
NORTHFIELD – The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in an Atlantic County resident. Atlantic County officials urge residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Eastern equine encephalitis is one of several mosquito borne illnesses that also include Read more…