Two Additional Mosquito Pool Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Two additional mosquito pool samples collected on July 24 have both tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from the 700 block of W. Park Avenue in Pleasantville and the 600 block of Kingsley Avenue in Ventnor. A previous sample collected from...
The best things in life are free
Letter from the editor As a child, summer meant catching fireflies at dusk, collecting seashells along the shore and riding bikes until the streetlights came on. It was the simple pleasures that made those days unforgettable — moments that didn’t cost a thing but left...
The ocean’s warm – the complete opposite of last summer
Despite some stormy and cool weekends this summer, there’s one thing we can say about the Jersey Shore right now: “Come on in; the water’s warm!” The ocean water has been above average for most of the summer so far. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Famous rockers perform show at Charlie’s Bar for charity
On Sunday night, July 27, Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin and Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf performed an acoustic set at Charlie’s Bar in Somers Point. Admission was $20 at the door and all proceeds benefited FACES 4 Autism, a local nonprofit that provides support for...
National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 Absecon 6 – 9 p.m. Pitney Park East, Pitney Rd. & Crestview Ave. Join the members of the Absecon Police Department for free food and fun. Local vendors and community organizations will be in attendance, along with demonstrations from...
