Watch out, Killarney Irish Dance competition

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 04, 2013 07:42 pm Written by Steve Prisament Monday, June 03, 2013 10:49 am

Members of the Atlantic City Fire Department Sand Pipers Pipe Band and the Nae Breeks Pipes and Drums performed together at the fundraiser. From left are Nick Dabbenigno, John Mistler, Rick Lindsay, Rich DeLeon, Joe Votta, Jim House, John Mulholland, Mike Megargee, Chuck Carter, Charlie Dreher. Dancers are Francesca Bishop, Molly Lawlor, Kirsten Woerner and Danielle Morrison.

Money raised from a beef and beer fundraiser Sunday, May 19 at JD’s Pub and Grill in the Smithville Town Center has put Francesca Bishop over the top toward paying for her to travel to Ireland this month where she will compete in an Irish dance competition in Killarney.

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Webb captures 25th ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer

Last Updated on Sunday, June 02, 2013 11:32 pm Written by Staff Reports Sunday, June 02, 2013 08:55 pm

With a her 4 under par tournament win, Karrie Webb earned $225,000 and remains second on the LPGA Career Money List with $17,883,341. Courtesy of the LPGA GALLOWAY - Australia native Karrie Webb was the winner of the 25th edition of the $1.5 million ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer following today’s third and final round on the Bay Course at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway.

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Galloway Police Blotter May 19-25

Last Updated on Thursday, June 06, 2013 10:22 am Written by Steve Prisament Sunday, June 02, 2013 06:11 pm

Police Blotter

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

During the week May 19-25 Galloway police answered 974 calls for service. Officers made 32 arrests, and issued 79 traffic summonses including two charges of driving while intoxicated. Officers responded to 16 motor vehicle accidents, 12 domestic complaints, 93 medical assists and 15 fire calls.

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Smithville School holds world-class event

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 07:08 am Written by Steve Prisament Saturday, June 01, 2013 09:48 am

Students hold up country flag.

Smithville Elementary School held its field day closing ceremony Friday, May 31.  Students participated in competitions all week in preparation for the ceremony.

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Big Night at the Noyes

Last Updated on Saturday, June 08, 2013 04:43 pm Written by Steve Prisament Saturday, June 01, 2013 09:12 am

30 years

Author Judy Courter will sign copies of her new book “Fred & Ethel Noyes of Smithville New Jersey: The Artist and the Entrepreneur,” which offers an insightful look at museum founders, Fred and Ethel Noyes 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 7.

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Galloway police hope to trade stolen bracelets for handcuffs

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 07:12 am Written by Steve Prisament Friday, May 31, 2013 05:06 pm

Security photos of suspects in theft from Days of Olde Antique Center. (Submitted by Galloway Police)

GALLOWAY – Police are looking for help identifying a couple suspected of stealing nearly $20,000 in jewelry Tuesday, May 28.

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Galloway police calls rise with the thermometer

Written by POLICE CHIEF PATRICK MORAN Friday, May 31, 2013 04:13 pm

Patrick Moran

Welcome summer. As we move into the season for barbeques, graduation parties, and fun in the sun the Police Department is preparing for a surge in our calls for service.  Traditionally, during the summer, our calls for service increase. This is due to additional traffic heading to the shore, transient populations in the motels along Route 30, kids being off during the day from school, kids being allowed out late at night because they have no school, heat related arguments and issues, along with the everyday issues.

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Freeholders act to boost area representation on Turnpike Authority

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 07:23 am Written by Steve Prisament Friday, May 31, 2013 02:45 pm

Freeholder Rich Dase

GALLOWAY – The Atlantic County Board of Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution May 21 supporting state legislation requiring that at least one member of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority be a resident of Atlantic, Cape May or Ocean County and requiring the Turnpike Authority to hold at least two regular meetings each year those counties.

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