Community unites to save 2,000-pound steer at Funny Farm Rescue
By Julia Train On March 20, the local community came together to rescue a 2,000-pound steer after he spent over 12 hours stuck in the mud at Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing. The night before, Yogi, the nine-year-old steer, found himself in a dire situation when he...
The Other Lucy Beach Grille offers employment for individuals with special needs
By Julia Train For over 18 years, Lucy Paccione, owner of The Other Lucy Beach Grille, dreamed of establishing a job training facility for individuals with special needs. With a background in teaching at St. Joe’s University and a love for cooking, she envisioned a...
Dog uncovers Prohibition-era whiskey on Margate beach
By Julia Train Austin Contegiacomo had just gotten off a 24-hour shift for the U.S. Coast Guard and was walking his dog on the beach near Margate Pier on Feb. 17 when he found nearly a dozen Prohibition-Era whiskey bottles. Contegiacomo was playing fetch with his...
Motivated Mommies empowers women, builds community
By Julia Train In 2017, Morgan Orlowski was 36 weeks pregnant with her son and feeling lost and confused about motherhood. So, she created a private Facebook group, called “Motivated Mommies,” for local moms, hoping to connect with others who felt the same. The group...
