Atlantic City High School class of 2013 top 10

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 02:16 pm Written by Shaun Smith Tuesday, June 18, 2013 02:12 pm

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Beachstock to make waves June 29

Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:57 am

MARGATE – Just like a sandcastle building competition, Beachstock organizers spend a lot of time planning in order to create the biggest and best attraction along the shore.

The fourth annual Beachstock celebration will bring more than 14 hours of sports, music, food, children's activities and all-around fun to Margate Saturday, June 29. There's sand sculpting, too.

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Mealos and Wells Fargo team up for Pirates

Last Updated on Monday, June 17, 2013 03:16 pm Written by Shaun Smith Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 am

Pictured from left are Ventnor residents Julie Melo, Mayor Mike Bagnell, Ventnor Pirates President AJ Russo and Commissioner Frank Sarno. Not pictured is Lori Nolan.

Ventnor residents Julie and Frank Mealo and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage have connected for a play that scored $3,000 for the Ventnor Pirates of the Atlantic County Junior Football League. 

As parents of a former Ventnor Pirates cheerleader, the Mealos donated $1,500 to the organization. It was matched by Julie Mealo's employer, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 

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Margate Farmers Market seeks fair weather to start season

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 09:59 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 am

MARGATE – Rain may be good for famers but it's not good for farmers markets. 

The season was set to be begin Thursday, June 13 but strong thunderstorms swept across South Jersey forced a cancellation of the first installment of the weekly outdoor market. A steady stream of shoppers eager to hit the market before the rain fell still showed up last week. But rest assured, "The beet goes on," as poster for the Margate Community Farmers Market states. Also, the skies are predicted to be clear Thursday, June 20. 

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Surf report - Tuesday, June 18

Last Updated on Monday, June 17, 2013 11:38 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, June 17, 2013 11:36 pm

Waves will be knee-to-waist high throughout the day with clean surf at some breaks along Absecon Island. A small southerly swell is making its way up the coast and will bring surf in the 1-3-foot range Tuesday, June 18. Look for clean sets in better spots if the wind conditions are right. 

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Commissioner Taube’s performance ‘up to the task’

Written by Bea Grossman Monday, June 17, 2013 01:53 pm

To the editor,

The Margate City Municipal Election of 2011 was over and the first woman was elected. This brought skepticism to many along with questions. Did Brenda Taube win because she was on the ticket with the popular mayor? Did she have the necessary qualifications needed to be a successful commissioner? Two years have passed and Commissioner Taube has dispelled any doubts of her capabilities. She has proven she is up to the task.

Commissioner Taube heads the department of public works. She is also responsible for the recreation department.

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Federal loan to reduce Ventnor tax rate hike

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 09:59 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, June 17, 2013 12:56 pm

VENTNOR – Commissioners amended the 2013 municipal budget Thursday to include a $5 million federal loan aimed at reducing the tax impact this year. 

The Ventnor City Commission held a special meeting Thursday, June 13 to approve the resolution, which was passed unanimously without comment. 

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Longport Legion pays tribute to 'Old Glory' on Flag Day

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:15 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, June 17, 2013 10:04 am

Members of John A. Kuzman Memorial American Legion Post 469 in Longport salute the flags prepared for retirement with Nicholas Gabriel, 6, of Longport. From left are John Strobel of Longport, Longport Volunteer Fire Department Chief Levon

LONGPORT – Legionnaires here gave one final salute to the flags that had served their usefulness as a symbol of the United States of America and then set them alight. 

John A. Kuzman American Legion Post 469 in Longport held a flag retirement ceremony for Flag Day, Friday, June 14 behind borough hall.

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