Wednesday, 22 February 2012 17:13
SHAUN SMITH
SOMERS POINT – This year’s Cape Bank Jazz @ the Point will bring an array of musical talent to town for the 14th annual festival.
“Each year we try to tweak it up a little bit,” said Nick Regine, president of the Somers Point Jazz Society. “I think we always try to take that one extra step, and I think we accomplished it with the lineup we have now. I’m looking forward to a great four days of jazz.”
Ten groups will perform at four venues throughout the city during the four-day event, which kicks off Thursday, March 8 with two free shows.
The Venissa Santi Quintet will open the festival 7 p.m. March 8 at Mission Point Church, 900 W. New York Ave.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 18:10
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:56
KATHLEEN KLEVA
Police provide security tips at ‘first of many’ crime prevention workshops
“Make your house a fortress. Lock your doors, add lighting, check windows, and leave lights on.”
-- Sgt. Anthony DiSciascio, Somers Point police
SOMERS POINT – Members of the community were encouraged to openly communicate with police during a crime prevention workshop Wednesday night, Feb. 15 in the City Hall courtroom.
“No one knows your neighborhood like you do. If you see something suspicious, call us. We are here to be bothered,” Police Chief Michael Boyd told participants who packed the courtroom. “This is the start of an open dialog.”
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:58
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 13:23
Staff Reports
NIT Basketball Tournament
This is the 30th anniversary of the tournament, and special ceremonies will take place retiring the jersey and number of Casey Brenner. To volunteer contact Sandy at
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ABCs of Couponing
The Northfield Community School Community Education Program is offering a couponing course 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. The price is $20 per class. Participants must register at (609) 407-0635.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:39
OPINION
To the editor:
I am writing to respond to Somers Point resident Rich Gray’s continued attacks on Somers Point.
In his letter to the editor that appeared in the Feb. 16 edition of The Current, Mr. Gray faults the city of Somers Point and its vision plan process. I guess Mr. Gray was far too busy complaining about the state of the city to find the time to show up and voice his opinion during any of the dozen or so vision plan meetings that were held seeking input from residents and businesses.
Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00
STAFF REPORTS
Police blotter information is supplied by local police departments and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Linwood Police Department answered 546 calls for service in the period ending Feb. 13. They included 11 criminal investigations, one incident of domestic violence, 18 medical assists, seven motor vehicle accidents and three fire assists. There were six warrant arrests.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:32
Laura Stetser
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:42
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:51
SUZANNE MARINO
NORTHFIELD – A customer who walked into the 7-Eleven at Jackson Avenue and New Road just after 11 p.m. Monday helped thwart a robbery, according to police reports.
Police said in a news release that the patron, whose named was not provided, walked into the convenience store and saw the owner and an employee struggling with a man on the floor.
The customer called 911 and stayed on the line with the dispatcher until help arrived.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 17:00
SHAUN SMITH
Gregory’s cajun celebration
Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, 900 Shore Road, will hold its 31st annual Cajun Festival Friday through Sunday, Feb. 17-26. There will be 10 days of Cajun menu and a Mardi Gras celebration on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. Call (609) 927-6665 or see www.gregorysbar.com.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 14:44
SHAUN SMITH
SOMERS POINT – A special meeting has been scheduled for next month to discuss the school district restructuring proposal.
Parents and other residents who attended a school board meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 with hopes of getting information or commenting on the plan were told to wait until a special meeting next month.
Board of Education member Trevor Costanza told attendees that the education committee met and concluded that there should be a special meeting to discuss the restructuring. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at Dawes Avenue School.
Costanza thanked parents and teachers for the input they provided at two previous meetings.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:41
Staff Reports
Linwood Nursery School open house
in the same location. For information email
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Gala for Education
The Linwood Education Foundation will hold its Gala for Education 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield. The event will honor Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson. Tickets are $100 and include dinner and dancing. There will be a silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Black tie optional. Email
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Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00
STAFF REPORTS
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Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:43
Laura Stetser
LINWOOD – It may not be 20,000 leagues under the sea, but 11-year-old Luke Karavan’s artwork is now about 5,000 meters beneath the ocean waves.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:54
Staff Reports
NORTHFIELD – Though the Board of Education election is not until November, a seat is has opened up. The board is seeking applicants to complete the term of two-term member Tracy Campbell, who has moved outside of Northfield and must relinquish his seat.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:30
SUZANNE MARINO
Northfield resident Darlene Rose of the Atlantic County Senior Center in Northfield is interviewed by Emalyn Quintero, Calvin Donahue and Ryan Sullivan Friday, Feb. 10 at the Northfield Community School.
NORTHFIELD – The students in Fay Crooks’ second-grade class at the Northfield Community School met some special guests who came to their class Friday, Feb. 10.
Crooks has been making an intergenerational connection between her students and participants in the Atlantic County senior lunch program for more than a decade, and on Friday a new crop of students greeted a new crop of seniors.
“We used to go over to the senior center and meet the seniors there, and our children would interview them and play games,” Crooks said.
“The funding for a bus to transport the children was cut off and we were no longer able to go, but it was such a wonderful experience for the children each year and for the seniors that it stayed on my heart. I contacted the center, and now they transport the seniors to our school – and we are so happy to have them,” she said.
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