Mosquito samples from Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point test positive for West Nile Virus
Three mosquito pool samples have been confirmed positive for West Nile Virus as of July 7, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The samples were collected on July 1 from the 100 block of Shore Road in Somers Point, the 300 block of Royal Avenue...
Keeping pets safe in the summer
There is nothing quite like summer at the shore. The longer days, warm evenings, backyard cookouts, beach trips, and holiday celebrations are part of what makes this season so special. For many families, pets are right there with us, riding along for weekend plans,...
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...
