Absecon Schools Therapy Dog, Hope, retires
It was a bittersweet day in the Absecon School District on Monday, June 22, as the 4th Grade students at H. A. Marsh Elementary School prepared to move on to middle school at Attales—it was not just the end of an era for these students, it was also the last day of...
Le Tour de Downbeach family bike ride returns June 6
What has become a rite of spring in the downbeach communities, the 18th annual Le Tour de Downbeach, is back Saturday, June 6 (rain date June 7) at 10:30 a.m. for a fun, family ride throughout Absecon Island. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the start of the ride...
Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance announces upcoming Garden Party, ‘Interiors’ art exhibit
The Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance is reminding residents and artists that there is still time to participate in two upcoming community art events — the annual Garden Party planter competition and the new themed exhibit, “Interiors,” at the Galloway Library. The...
Submerged car recovered in Absecon
A vehicle believed to have been submerged for an extended period was recovered Sunday near the Faunce Landing Boat Ramp. The operation involved local police, specialized dive teams and U.S. Coast Guard support. The recovery effort began after Absecon police received...
Ribbon cutting marks opening of new Attales Middle School turf field in Absecon
After years of planning, and several months of construction, Absecon Public Schools officially opened its new Turf Field at Attales Middle School with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 24, welcoming new opportunities for all of the children of Absecon. The...
