Downbeach police get expert training on interacting with autistic people
By Julia Train Ventnor City Police Department welcomed Alex W. Mann, 23, from Chester County, Pa., on Jan. 30 to spend a day as an honorary lieutenant. Mann, who was diagnosed with autism at three years old, started visiting police departments in 2018 and has since...10 ways to spend Galentine’s Day
By Julia Train Gather your gal pals! Galentine’s Day, the best day of the year, is almost here! No, that’s not a typo. It’s a real holiday…kind of. What’s Galentine’s Day? The unofficial holiday, celebrated on Feb. 13, wasn’t created by a greeting card company....Elkstock: a music festival to help the community
By Julia Train There was lots of tie-dye, flowers and groovy music at the Elkstock music festival on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event, a twist on the iconic 1969 Woodstock music festival, was held at Elks Lodge #2563 in Egg Harbor Township and raised funds for The Elks...Coyotes roaming the area
Tips to stay safe By Julia Train Coyotes are out and about in Atlantic County. On Jan. 18, Nicole Mammucari posted on the “Original Egg Harbor Township Area Happenings 08234” Facebook group a photo of a coyote, captioned, “Pine Avenue last night. watch your pets.”...
