Absecon’s 2023 Citizen of the Year Award announced, dinner to be held
By Julia Train The 2023 Absecon Citizen of the Year Award was recently announced by the Absecon Republican Club. The 18th recipient is 24-year-old Jacob Hackett. The prestigious, nonpartisan award is given to an individual who has made a major contribution to the City...Shining light on those that made the holiday season bright
The Light with Raymond Tyler I want to start The Light this year by shining some light on two great holiday toy giveaways that ended 2023, and the first big community event of 2024. Light Toy Give-Away Thanks to donations from more than 25 people from across America,...Events and Happenings
Thursday, January 11 Somers Point Poetry Society 6 p.m. Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd. This event is not just for poetry writers, but for anyone interested in poetry. Open to all surrounding communities. Contact Erin at haikuclubnj@yahoo.com to register....Diving into a new year in Margate
By Julia Train On New Year’s Day, thousands of cars lined the Margate beach as far as the eye could see for the Polar Bear Plunge. Both spectators and participants put together their tailgating set up well before noon, awaiting in 40-degree weather to rush into the...Ocean City’s First Day Plunge and 5k
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