Wednesday, May 08, 2013 02:14 pm
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
Absecon Mayor John Armstrong presented a lifesaving award to city Police Officer Neal Galletta during City Council’s May 2 meeting. At left is Absecon Police Chief David K. Risley with Officer Neal Galletta at his right. Submitted photo
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 07:59 pm
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
MAYS LANDING _ An Absecon man was indicted May 7 on charges stemming from a 2011 accident in which he lied to police about his fatally injured girlfriend, who was left overnight in a nearby marsh as a result.
An AtlanticCounty grand jury indicted Victor Hernandez-Salgado, 30, for second-degree vehicular homicide, third-degree assault by auto and third-degree endangering an injured victim, said Atlantic County Acting Prosecutor Jim McClain.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 02:34 pm
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:42 am
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
ABSECON - Members of the Absecon Community Affairs Committee have come up with an idea to help Absecon’s Green Team’s efforts to encourage area residents to reduce their carbon footprint while getting into better shape.
The committee, which is made up of prominent city residents, is sponsoring an “Absecon Chooses to Walk or Ride” initiative and a “Green Citizen” contest beginning this month.
Last Updated on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:05 pm
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:35 am
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
Local veterans will share their memories during a Defending Freedom presentation to be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Pleasantville branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The event is open to adults. Call (609) 641-1778.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 09:51 am
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Vanessa Lanier, and her grandmother, Vanessa, both of Pleasantville were busy selling poppies during the May 6 Pleasantville City Council meeting. There were representing the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and sold the flowers to raise money for area veterans. Photo by R.J. Liberatore Jr.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:27 pm
By Absecon Mayor John Armstrong
Absecon Police Chief David Risley prepares a monthly activity report for his department. For April, Chief Risley advised that his 25 officers responded to 2,486 calls for service, making a total of 9,943 calls for the year to date.
Through careful planning and staff cooperation, the chief has been able to reduce overtime. Overtime has been reduced by 243 hours this year to date.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:35 pm
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013 02:21 pm
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
ABSECON _ There was little doubt over who to select as the grand marshal for Saturday’s parade honoring the Absecon Fire Department’s 100th anniversary.
Former Mayor Peter Elco was named parade grand marshal, according to Absecon Fire Chief Joe Smith.
Last Updated on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 02:26 pm
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:35 am
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Enjoy fun in the sun with the mainland AARP No. 5317 during its Smith Island day trip to be held Saturday, June 22. The bus leaves the Pleasantville City Hall parking lot, 17 N. First St. at 7 a.m.. The cost is $94 and includes bus trip and ferry to Smith Island, Md. A family style dinner is also included. For information, call Lincoln Green (609) 383-3665, Lockland Scott (609) 646-6505 or Greg Hines (609) 677-1779.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:52 am
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
R.J. Liberatore Jr./A group of residents marched through Pleasantville streets on Monday, May 6, demanding a chance to voice their concerns over the April 26 death of Alexis Perez. City police shot and killed the 19-year-old after he approached them while caring a knife.
PLEASANTVILLE _ Hurting residents and city officials on both sides of last month’s shooting tragedy shared their pain and concerns during an impromptu 30-minute session before Monday night’s City Council meeting.
A group of 70-plus residents, who said there are angry over the April 26 fatal police shooting of Alexis Perez, marched down First Avenue shouting “No justice! No Peace!” Then they filled City Council chambers to capacity to voice their concerns.
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Monday, May 06, 2013 04:30 pm
R.J. Liberatore Jr.
PLEASANTVILLE – Get ready to get in shape.
Kyle Lockett and Nike will sponsor their third annual Family Community Health and Fitness Challenge on Saturday, June 22. The event is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Max Manning Complex on West Park Avenue in Pleasantville.
Last Updated on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:55 am
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