Absecon Schools fight to change send-receive arrangement for high school students
Absecon Board of Education is continuing its fight to sever the send-receive relationship with Pleasantville and instead send students to Absegami High School. “We have not given up this fight. We are continuing to pursue this new send-receive agreement with Absegami...
The importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where to observe the holiday
By Julia Train On the third Monday of January each year, the country observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the federal holiday that recognizes his Jan. 15 birthday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In the mid-1950s, King spearheaded the movement to end segregation...
Events and Happenings
Multiday Events Vinter Wonderland at Renault Winery Friday, Jan. 17, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 12-10 p.m. 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City It’s the final weekend of Vinter Wonderland. Step into the heart of winter as Renault Winery is transformed into a seasonal...
Ventnor secures contract for band shell
Ventnor has finalized a $233,000 contract to build a new band shell at Newport Avenue beach park, paving the way for a full schedule of summer concerts and events. The Board of Commissioners awarded the contract on Thursday, Jan. 9, to Massett Building Company of Egg...
