New Miss Linwood crowned Thursday

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 04:03 pm Written by SUZANNE MARINO Thursday, May 02, 2013 09:59 pm

Patty Ogrodnek of the Linwood Board of Recreation crowns Kalli Herouvis Miss Linwood 2013

LINWOOD—A tradition continued Thursday as Kalliope Herouvis was crowned Miss Linwood 2013. Herouvis, 17, is a senior at Mainland Regional High School. The runners-up in the hometown contest are Emilee Dalessio and Erika Reynolds, both juniors.

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A good day for fun

Last Updated on Thursday, May 02, 2013 02:49 pm Written by SUZANNE MARINO Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:58 pm

Kylie Camac and Kira Murray find the best way to get around the field is to hop.

NORTHFIELD – The playground was jammed, the ball fields were filled, and boys and girls were shooting hoops outside the gym after school Friday, April 26 for the third annual Day of Play at the Northfield Community School.

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Trivia Time May 2, 2013 edition

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:37 am Written by SUZANNE MARINO Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:40 am

Trivia Time
A sunny Thursday everyone! Hope there is at least one bit of trivia here that you can use to show off your mastery of all things trivia.

• On May 2, 1939, the New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig benches himself for poor play and ends his streak of consecutive games played at 2,130. "The Iron Horse" was suffering at the time from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), now known as "Lou Gehrig’s Disease." Talk about being tough on yourself!

• In one of the most public falls from grace; on this day in 1974 – Richard Nixon’s former Vice President, Spiro T. Agnew was disbarred by the Maryland Court of Appeals.

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U.S. Congressmen Frank A. LoBiondo and Jon Runyan featured speakers at Shore Medical Center’s Executive Leadership Forum

Last Updated on Thursday, May 02, 2013 04:01 pm Written by staff reports Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am

Shore Medical Center President and CEO Ron Johnson (right) welcomed U.S. Congressman Jon Runyan (left) and Frank LoBiondo as the featured guest speakers at Shore’s 2013 Spring Executive Leadership Forum. More than 100 political, civic and business leaders gathered in the boardroom in Shore’s state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion on Monday, April 29, 2013, to hear from and question the two congressmen on a variety of key healthcare and South Jersey issues.

SOMERS POINT– Shore Medical Center President and CEO Ron Johnson welcomed  Congressmen Frank A. LoBiondo, R-2nd, and Jon Runyan, R-3rd, as the featured speakers at Shore’s 2013 Spring Executive Leadership Forum April 29 in the medical center’s surgical pavilion.  LoBiondo and Runyan addressed and took questions from nearly 100 regional business and civic leaders.

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(SLIDESHOW) 25th annual Bayfest could be the biggest yet

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:03 pm Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:14 pm

Suzanne Marino/Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser, right, talks with Bill and Muriel Elliot of Egg Harbor Township, the founders of the HERO Campaign for designated drivers.

SOMERS POINT – Organizers could not have ordered up a better day for the 25th annual Bayfest celebration last Saturday along Bay Avenue.

With blue skies, a warm sun and a light breeze, the day attracted so many people that their movement was slowed at times simply because the street was barely wide enough to contain the crowds.

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Anderson Cooper to speak at Stainton Society brunch

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:12 pm Written by SUZANNE MARINO Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:13 pm

Anderson Cooper will be the featured speaker at the 24th annual Stainton Society Thank You Brunch beginning at 11 a.m. at Revel, Atlantic City

SOMERS POINT – Journalist, author and TV personality Anderson Cooper will offer guests a view from the front row of politics, journalism and entertainment as the featured speaker at the 24th annual Stainton Society Thank You Brunch 11 a.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Revel in Atlantic City.

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Belhaven to present special Senior Citizen Concert Friday

Last Updated on Thursday, May 02, 2013 05:24 pm Written by SUZANNE MARINO Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:07 pm

The Belhaven Band under the direction of Nancy Robinson practice for their 11th annual Senior Citizen Concert Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. Seniors are encouraged to come and enjoy a morning of music in a concert just for them.

LINWOOD — Belhaven Middle School will celebrate spring with its 11th annual Senior Citizen Concert 9 a.m. Friday, May 3. Band director Nancy Robinson said the band has been practicing for months and is ready to put on a great show.

She said that while there are many grandparents at the show, there are also neighbors and community members in the audience, and last year the Seaview School principal brought her childhood piano teacher.

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Trivia Time May 1, 2013 edition

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:36 am Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:04 am

Trivia Time
Today’s trivia is anything but trivial. It’s been six months since Sandy ripped through the state, and while we are recovering it’s a long and hard road back.
Our good friends at Accu-weather in State College have put together some numbers that are staggering, so for today, May 1, we are going to check out what Sandy wrought by the numbers.
2.7 million:
Number of power outages in New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy
2.5 million:
Cubic yards of sand and silt deposited on road and waterways by Sandy

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