by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 23, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Last Saturday evening, before Terror in the Junkyard opened to the public, the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company once again offered a sensory-friendly hayride for families with disabilities. Hundreds of families climbed aboard wagon after wagon...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 9, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor If you’ve never been to a trunk-or-treat, think of it as Halloween tailgating. Instead of children going door to door, families gather in a parking lot or park where cars are lined up, trunks open and decorated in spooky or creative themes. Kids...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 2, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Last weekend, my daughter’s phone was charging when it suddenly began to overheat and even started smoking. Thankfully, she was in the room and unplugged it immediately. It made me stop and think — how many times have I left my own phone...
by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 18, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Autumn reminds me of “golden hour” at the shore — that magical window of summer evenings when it’s not too hot or crowded, and beauty abounds. The water is still warm, the sunsets are stunning and the slower pace invites a deeper appreciation of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 11, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor September at the Shore carries a softer glow. The pace eases, beaches grow quieter and the dunes brighten with goldenrod. Those sprays of yellow remind me that life is golden, especially in the small, everyday moments. All summer, we race to...