Ventnor man indicted in 23-year-old Galloway murder

Last Updated on Friday, May 17, 2013 04:49 pm Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 17, 2013 01:10 pm

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP – An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Ventnor man for the murder of a 15-year-old boy nearly 23 years ago, acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain said today (Friday, May 17).

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LPGA holds out $1 million for a hole-in-one at Seaview

Written by Steve Prisament Friday, May 17, 2013 09:18 am

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GALLOWAY – All eyes will be on the 18th hole at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 as area golfers attempt to hit a 150-yard hole-in-one and collect a $1 million prize.

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AtlantiCare presents AED to Atlantic City Aquarium

Written by Steve Prisament Friday, May 17, 2013 08:57 am

From left, Dr. Sanjay Shetty, Atlantic City Aquarium Executive Director Jack Keith, Theodore Heim of the aquarium dive team, Heart Hero volunteer Ray Coleman and AtlantiCare Assistant Vice President of Cardiovascular Services Wendy Penny at AED presentation at the aquarium.

Representatives of the Heart Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway presented an automated external defibrillator to the Atlantic City Aquarium Monday, May 13 through its Heart Heroes Matching Funds Program.

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News of the Week May 16, 2013

Written by Steve Prisament Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:17 am

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Ngo knows spelling

Kathleen Ngo was presented with an achievement certificate and a $50 gift card for Books-A-Million by Villa Marie Council 6342 of the Knights of Columbus after she showed off her spelling skill this spring.

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A friendly afternoon in Waikiki

Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 03:53 pm

Sally Neff of Galloway with her friend Betty Rauen of Cincinnati.

Sally Neff of Galloway traveled with The Current to Hawaii with her friend Betty Rauen of Cincinnati.

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Galloway focuses on Comcast franchise

Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 01:56 pm

Mike Greb addresses his issues with Comcast before Galloway Council. (Steve Prisament)

GALLOWAY – Only one resident spoke out about the township’s upcoming negotiations with Comcast for the municipality’s cable TV franchise. And one of his points was that he outnumbered the Comcast contingent.

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New Historical Society museum opens in Galloway

Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 01:22 pm

Margie Howlett of Absecon with Historical Society President Rob Reid. (Steve Prisament)

GALLOWAY – “It’s amazing what they’ve accomplished here,” Mayor Don Purdy said of the way Galloway Township Historical Society members worked over the former post office building in front of the Municipal Complex.

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Galloway Police Blotter April 28-May 4 , 2013

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:40 pm Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:16 am

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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 April 28-May 4 Galloway police answered 771 calls for service. Officers made 39 arrests, and issued 94 traffic summonses including one charge of driving while intoxicated. Officers responded to 17 motor vehicle accidents, six domestic complaints, 79 medical assists and 19 fire calls.

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AtlantiCare Hospice honors ‘special people’

Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:40 am

Acoustic guitar player Gregg Parker performs at Ribbons and Roses. (Steve Prisament)

Some 200 guests, staff and volunteers attended the Thursday, May 9 Ribbons and Roses – “a celebration to honor and remember special people who have touched our lives” – at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus.

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Galloway-Port Republic People in the News, Edition of May 16, 2013

Written by Steve Prisament Wednesday, May 15, 2013 09:37 am

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Kristine Kelly in Phi Eta Sigma

Kristine Kelly of Galloway, a nursing major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society in April.

Read more: Galloway-Port Republic People in the News, Edition of May 16, 2013