Atlantic City couple honored with Community Spirit Award
By Steffen Klenk On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Spirit Award to Atlantic City residents Charles and Augusta Garrett. The award, which honors residents who exemplify Dr....
When good comes full circle: Funny Farm Rescue’s inspiring journey
Letter from the editor South Jersey’s Funny Farm Rescue took center stage on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Friday, Jan. 17. Owner Laurie Zaleski appeared on the show with Adele, the “diva” chicken, one of over 750 animals living at the sanctuary. Each...
USDA announces $16M in clean energy funding for small businesses in N.J., Somers Point business receives almost $800,000
By Julia Train On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development joined local officials and stakeholders at Surfside Casual Furniture in Somers Point to announce over $16 million in funding for clean energy projects...
More fame, acclaim for Funny Farm Rescue, founder
Laurie Zaleski has made fans worldwide through her work in animal rescue. Her circle of friends just expanded, thanks to a prestigious award and an appearance on the popular Kelly Clarkson Show. By Edward N. Healy In December, local country girl Laurie Zaleski swapped...
Snow and bitter cold grip the Jersey Shore
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci A little snow this past Sunday kicked off a week’s worth of well-below-average temperatures, which we will only get out of this Sunday. A coastal storm impacted the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. This wasn’t a strong coastal storm. There was no...
