Margate waives permits for storm-related repairs

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:03 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, May 06, 2013 01:59 pm

MARGATE – Owners of storm-damaged properties here will be able to continue to receive permits for work without incurring a fee.

City Commissioners recommended the policy to city construction and code enforcement official Jim Galantino at its Thursday, May 2 work session.

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Ventnor VFW plans reopening May 18

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 09:54 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, May 06, 2013 01:00 pm

Turner Bunting Durkin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3361 in Ventnor

VENTNOR – After more than 2,000 man hours were poured into the flood-damaged VFW post, the 60-year legacy of the local veterans appears as strong as ever.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3361 has stood at 601 N. Dorset Ave. since it was built by members in 1950. After it was inundated by more than 30 inches of flood water from Hurricane Sandy, two veterans took up the challenge to renew the post to its former glory.

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Van crashes into home in Ventnor Heights

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:01 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Sunday, May 05, 2013 02:07 pm

A van driven by Catherine Hartley comes to rest against a home at 501 N. Suffolk Ave. in Ventnor Heights.

VENTNOR – A mini- an collided with a house Saturday morning as the result of crash at North Suffolk and Fremont avenues in Ventnor Heights.

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Library remembers the Titanic

Written by STAFF Sunday, May 05, 2013 12:00 am

The display case at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library contains essays from Ventnor schoolchildren and artifacts on loan from the Absecon Lighthouse.

The Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave., presented the program “Remembering the Titanic” Saturday, April 20 to commemorate the sinking of the ship. The program included scenes from a documentary, crafts and refreshments like those served on the ill-fated ocean liner. For information about programs see www.atlanticlibrary.org or call (609) 823-4614.

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Education foundation serves up lotsa pasta

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 04:47 pm Written by STAFF Saturday, May 04, 2013 12:00 am

Having some pasta are, clockwise from left, sixth-graders Chloe Dulac, ArriJoy Hutt, Alana Sanchez, Sophia Gresham, Devon Parto and Maria Dounoulis; fifth-grader Livia McManus; and sixth-graders Liana Kuperman and Amanda Crisham.

The Margate Education Foundation raised $3,000 at its annual spaghetti dinner Thursday, April 18 at the Eugene A. Tighe School. Former district Superintendent Dominick Potena cooked up enough of his famous spaghetti to serve 350 people, according to organizers

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Ravioli and meatball night is delisioso

Written by STAFF Friday, May 03, 2013 12:00 am

Lenny Geria of Longport does double duty as cook and Italian singer.

LONGPORT – More than 100 people attended a ravioli and meatball fundraiser held by the Sons of Italy Vicin' al Mare Lodge Saturday, April 13 at Totaro Hall here. Dinner was prepared by Tom Nicholas, John Pastorino and Lenny Geria, assisted by many hardworking members of the lodge.

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MBA raises glasses and funds

Written by STAFF Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 pm

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook greets event co-sponsors and Dana Hartman, left, and Paula Hartman of Prudential Fox and Roach.

MARGATE – More than 200 people attended the Margate Business Association’s 11th annual Wine, Beer and Food Tasting and Auction April 24 at Steve & Cookies By the Bay in Margate.

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Beaches get a spring cleaning

Written by STAFF Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am

Steve and Maria Mento of Ventnor collect trash Saturday in Ventnor.
The 28th annual Spring Beach Sweeps sponsored by Clean Ocean Action was held Saturday, April 27 throughout the state. In Atlantic County, volunteers showed up in Atlantic City, Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Longport and Margate.

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