• Paddle for a Cause is Saturday

    The 22.5 mile course is designed by Mike May to challenge paddlers.

    ATLANTIC CITY – It may be among the most physically demanding but the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation Paddle for a Cause has become the organization’s most successful fundraiser of the year. The 6th annual Paddle for a Cause is will challenge participants with a 22.5-mile course around Absecon Island beginning and ending at Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget Saturday, June 22.

    If the extended course is too daunting, there is an 8-mile paddle that is still challenging.

  • Parrotheads welcome Buffett to Atlantic City [slideshow]

     Members of the Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club got a good spot for the show. From left are Kate Newcomer of Brigantine, Steve Petrozza of Glassboro, Lynne Dubler of Stone Harbor, Lisa Westog of Ocean City, Lance and Kathy Landgraf of Ventnor and Beth Zoller of Ocean City.

    ATLANTIC CITY - "Build it and I will come," Jimmy Buffett told the 75,000 people who flocked to the beach for a free concert hosted by Resorts Casino Hotel Saturday, June 15.

    Andy Grammar opened Salt & Sand Fest at 1 p.m on LandShark Beach at North Carolina Avenue while the crowd stretched to Steel Pier from the boardwalk to the ocean and beyond, where boats were anchored in the surf.

  • Federal loan to reduce Ventnor tax rate hike

    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. 

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

    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.

Downbeach Current

Margate waives permits for storm-related repairs

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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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Van crashes into home in Ventnor Heights

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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. 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

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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 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

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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. 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

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

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

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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. 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

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

Steve and Maria Mento of Ventnor collect trash Saturday in Ventnor. 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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Downbeach Police Blotter – Released May 1, 2013

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:52 pm Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:50 pm

Police blotter information is supplied by local and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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