• 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…

  • Ms New Jersey Senior America contestants will compete for the title June 4 at Harrah's

    ATLANTIC CITY—Now that Miss America has returned home pageants are once again in the news. Next week lovely ladies will grace the stage at Harrah’s Casino and Spa in the Concert Venue for the Ms New Jersey Senior America Pageant slated for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The contestants come to the pageant with life experience and a lot of energy.

  • Submitted/Chad Juros of Egg Harbor Township

    EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Egg Harbor Township resident Chad Juros was diagnosed with leukemia in 1991 at age 3. Four years later, he relapsed and spent 17 months in the cancer ward, during which time his father, Dr. Donald Juros, kept his spirits up by teaching him magic tricks.

  • GatewayThere was a time when some of the top stars from Broadway and Hollywood visited the Ocean City-Somers Point area on a regular basis to perform some of the finest plays and musicals ever created. Film stars Veronica Lake, John Barrymore Jr., Margaret Hamilton (the wicked witch from “The Wizard of Oz”), Joyce Randolph (from Jackie Gleason’s “The Honeymooners”), George Jessel and Edward Everett Horton were all there. Patrons could enjoy them in shows…

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Forsythe celebrates reopening of Wildlife Drive after Hurricane Sandy

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Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 22, 2013 02:27 pm

Store Manager Ann Marie Morrison, left, of Absecon has volunteered at Forsythe for five years. Terry Meyer of Galloway is a four-year volunteer. Terry enjoys meeting people from “all over the country and even out of the country.” Morrison loves being store manager but says job one is being a mom to John, 10, and Rachel, 7. (Steve Prisament) Store Manager Ann Marie Morrison, left, of Absecon has volunteered at Forsythe for five years. Terry Meyer of Galloway is a four-year volunteer. Terry enjoys meeting people from “all over the country and even out of the country.” Morrison loves being store manager but says job one is being a mom to John, 10, and Rachel, 7. (Steve Prisament)

GALLOWAY – From the halls of Congress, to the shores of Galloway, they came to celebrate the opening of Wildlife Drive at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge here Saturday, May 18.

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Crowds brave weather for Mayfest at Smithville

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Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 22, 2013 01:17 pm

Local Korean War Marine Corps veteran Ike Rucker mans the American Legion table. (Steve Prisament) Local Korean War Marine Corps veteran Ike Rucker mans the American Legion table. (Steve Prisament)

Things may have been a little slower than usual at this year’s Mayfest.

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Stockton student reported missing

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 05:54 pm Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:36 pm

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GALLOWAY - An 18-year-old Richard Stockton College student from Irvington, Essex County, has been reported to be missing since Friday, May 3.

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Absegami Prom-goers face up to the fun

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 04:06 pm Written by JOAN KOSTIUK Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:12 am

Senior Erica Butterhof is escorted by Justin Vidal, an Absegami grad who attends Rutgers. (Joan Kostiuk)  Senior Erica Butterhof is escorted by Justin Vidal, an Absegami grad who attends Rutgers. (Joan Kostiuk)

Masquerade Ball was the theme of the Absegami High School senior prom Saturday, May 18 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center. 

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Heading off to the Absegami prom

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:51 am Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:48 am

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The Drosd sisters and their dates are ready to head to the Absegami Senior Prom Saturday, May 18.

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Galloway-Port Republic In Your Town, Edition of May 23, 2013

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Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:42 am

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Aging Successfully Festival Thursday

The Stockton Center on Successful Aging will hold an Aging Successfully Festival at the Campus Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, May 23. The event co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation of New Jersey will include workshops, exhibits and entertainment.

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Galloway Memorial Day services

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Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:25 am

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American Legion Service

Galloway American Legion Post 430 will host the township’s annual Memorial Day service 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27 at Germania Cemetery.

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Section of Cologne Avenue to be closed through July

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Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:07 am

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GALLOWAY – A county road improvement project that began Tuesday, May 21 on Cologne Avenue will detour traffic 7 a.m.-5 p.m. between Route 30 and Almond Street.

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