VENTNOR – Members of the Ventnor Middle School Class of 2023 who achieved good grades and maintained good behavior so far this year were rewarded with a marshmallow roast. The gathering was held Oct. 29 on the beach at Newport Avenue. Students who were eligible went to the beach and roasted Read more…
VENTNOR – Police arrested a Williamstown man following a foot chase Saturday evening, Nov. 12 and charged him with multiple offenses, including theft of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest. According to a release from Ventnor Police Chief Joseph Fussner, a resident of 5200 Boardwalk Read more…
VENTNOR – A detour will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 14-18 on Ventnor Avenue between Portland and S. Swarthmore avenues, weather permitting, for work related to the ongoing signalization project. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, a full detour will be in place on Ventnor Read more…
VENTNOR – The people who make Ventnor a fun place to live, work or play received recognition Thursday, Nov. 11 at Ventnor City Hall. The Board of Commissioners honored volunteers, some of whom have served in a volunteer capacity on city boards, commissions and community groups for more than 20 Read more…
VENTNOR – St. Leonard’s Association is accepting reservations for its Holiday Festivities party being held 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Linwood Country Club. Residents of the St. Leonard’s Tract and their family members are invited to eat, drink and be merry. The event includes appetizers, buffet dinner and dancing. Read more…
VENTNOR – Shirat Hayam will honor military veterans 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 during Shabbat service being held at the synagogue, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave. The congregations will celebrate Jewish War Veterans, and thank them for their patriotism, love of country, service and sacrifice. The Jewish War Veterans serves as Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – Following the Planning Board’s approval of the redevelopment of Ventnor Plaza shopping center, some nearby residents are concerned certain planned improvements will disrupt the quiet enjoyment of their homes. Downbeach.com spoke with two residents who live on Victoria Avenue, which is adjacent to the Read more…
VENTNOR – Ventnor Special Events is holding a special Eagles game viewing party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at Ski Beach, Dorset Avenue at the bay. Watch the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles beat the Indianapolis Colts on a huge LED screen set up next to the Intracoastal Waterway. Read more…
VENTNOR – A detour is scheduled to be in effect 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Nov. 7-10 on Ventnor Avenue between Lafayette and Swarthmore avenues, weather permitting, for work related to the ongoing traffic signalization project. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and plan travel time Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The quiet clicking of knitting needles filled the meeting room on the second floor of the Ventnor Library Wednesday afternoon, as the Jersey Shore Knitting Guild held its third meeting after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We used to meet monthly Read more…