Historic marker honors victims of 1880 rail disaster in Mays Landing
On Aug. 11, 1880, tragedy struck Mays Landing when two trains collided on the West Jersey Rail Line, killing 30 people and injuring many more. The story of that fateful day might have been lost to time if not for local resident and historian Mari Dattolo. On Aug. 11,...
Beloved local clown, Gloria Loflin, loses home in fire
On Monday, Aug. 4, Gloria Loflin, better known to generations of area families as “Jingles” the clown, saw her home and belongings destroyed in a sudden, fast-moving fire. At about 12:31 p.m., the Hamilton Township Police Department received a 911 call reporting a...
Mays Landing Man receives 2nd Service Dog from Canine Companions
24-year-old Dylan Tarapilli was recently matched with Canine Companions service dog named Phaedra! Dylan is overjoyed about how Phaedra is making such a big difference for him. Phaedra is a two-year-old Lab/Golden Retriever cross specially bred and trained by...
Practical Nursing Program Graduates 15 Students at 2nd Annual Completion and Pinning Ceremony
Fifteen Atlantic Cape Community College Practical Nursing (PN) Program students received their ceremonial pins for officially completing the three-semester certificate program at the 2nd Annual Practical Nursing Completion Ceremony on Wednesday, August 6 in the Walter...
Atlantic Cape Mays Landing Campus to Host Vietnam War Memorial Mobile Wall and Other 50th Anniversary Events
To acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the official cessation of the Vietnam War and recognize the sacrifices made by the proud veterans throughout Southern New Jersey, Atlantic Cape Community College will host a series of free and open-to-the-public events on the...
