Christie tours rebuilding in Ventnor

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 04:18 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Friday, May 17, 2013 05:45 pm

Gov. Chris Christie shakes hands with Isabella Guzman, 9, of Ventnor in front of her home Friday, May 17 as her father Miguel looks on.

Three-day project includes Discovery Communications and Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity 

VENTNOR – Gov. Chris Christie toured the progress of a three-day rebuilding effort here Friday, May 17 with TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro and 125 volunteers from Discovery Communications who are working with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild 10 critically damaged homes throughout the city of Ventnor.

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Ventnor woman charged with 2007 murder after husband’s remains are found in her closet

Last Updated on Friday, May 17, 2013 02:17 pm Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 17, 2013 02:11 pm

VENTNOR – A 61-year-old Ventnor woman was arrested and charged with murder today (Friday, May 17) after a search of her Hampshire Avenue residence uncovered the remains of her dead husband who had been missing since 2007.

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Eagles cheerleaders shoot calendar in Ventnor

Last Updated on Thursday, May 16, 2013 03:54 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:45 am

Ventnor Mayor Mike Bagnell stands on the Ventnor beach Thursday, May 2 with Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Cat, Ivelisse, Janel and Alicia Marie, who were in town for a photo shoot for their new swimsuit calendar. The eco-friendly calendar raises money for Hurricane Sandy relief.

VENTNOR – It was just another beach day Thursday, May 2, except the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders were in town to shoot a page for the latest edition of their eco-friendly swimsuit calendar.

The entire calendar will be shot in New Jersey, with the net proceeds benefiting the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

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Longport not smiling about uncompleted paint job

Written by SHAUN SMITH Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am

Longport is seeking to return the trademark smiley face and slogan “Longport the best port” to the borough water tower.

LONGPORT – The borough has lost its face. The smiley face on its landmark water tower, that is.

The smiley face that adorned the water tower and has served as a borough trademark along with the slogan “Longport the best port” for more than 30 years have yet to be replaced after the tower was repainted last year.

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VFW Post 3361 thanks its donors and volunteers

Written by SHAUN SMITH Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am

Our thanks go out to the following people for their donations and/or volunteer efforts in rebuilding our Post.    

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Downbeach Police Blotter – May 15, 2013

Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:35 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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Margate News in Brief –May 15, 2013

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:33 pm

Water tower to get dish

City Commissioners decided at the Thursday, May 2 work session that the city’s agreement with AT&T covers a microwave dish. Representatives from AT&T presented the commission with a plan to upgrade its equipment with a 2- by 2-foot microwave dish on the city water tower. There are six antennas on the tower near the painting ring, and the lease allows for up to 12. Representatives said building permits were already issued. According to Solicitor Scott Abbott, the commission decided the dish was a permitted use under the existing lease.

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Longport contractor sentenced for defrauding an elderly Ventnor woman

Written by STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:14 am

MAYS LANDING – A Longport contractor was sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding an elderly visually impaired woman of thousands of dollars for home repairs. Robert A. Hibbert, 51, the former owner of Four Leaf Clover Home Repairs, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for third-degree theft by deception, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced May 10. Hibbert must serve three before becoming eligible for parole.

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