Northfield native publishes paranormal romances based on folklore
By Julia Train Jaime Roff, 47, of Northfield, works for the Atlantic County clerk’s office day-to-day. However, on book covers, she’s known as Emma Reilly. In 2023, the local author published two paranormal romance books, the first of which she’d been working on...Atlantic County educator receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Spirit Award
By Julia Train Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 34th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Spirit Award on Jan. 16 to Leslie White-Coursey. In commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, the award is given out annually to a resident who...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...Locals dedicate time to repairing and renovating beloved Somers Mansion
By Julia Train On the corner of Shore Road and Macarthur Blvd., the Somers Mansion overlooks the Somers Point Circle and Great Egg Harbor Bay. The three-story historic home, constructed of brick, was built in the early 1720s by Richard Somers, the founder of Somers...
