Coping with grief during the holidays
I am hoping some of the knowledge I gained as a funeral director can help you recapture some joy through the holidays. The final and most important thing is to take care of yourself. Avoid using alcohol to self-medicate your mood. Physical exercise is often an...
Egg Harbor Township skunk confirmed for rabies
A skunk collected from the 6500 block of Mill Road in Egg Harbor Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third rabies case of the year in Atlantic County. Rabies was previously confirmed in a raccoon in Absecon and a skunk in Galloway. The Atlantic County...
Shore Medical Center Honors 61 Guardian Angels at 18th Annual Pinning Ceremony
Shore Medical Center celebrated 61 exceptional caregivers at its 18th annual Guardian Angel Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, December 11. The Guardian Angel program gives patients and their families a meaningful way to say “thank you” to a special Shore caregiver through...
Local stitching club and high school students team up to comfort hospitalized children
Ryan’s Case for Smiles is a nonprofit organization with a heartfelt mission. A mission to bring comfort and cheer to children in hospitals through handmade pillowcases. By partnering with medical facilities and community volunteers, the organization transforms...
Calm over chaos: Coping with the Christmas crunch
’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through our town. We’re racing through errands and running around. The lists keep on growing, the days feel too tight, and even our “free time” is booked every night. There’s last-minute shopping, cards to still send, baking...
