FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Acting Regional Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on April 24 at 9:27 p.m. to assist the state of New Jersey in combating the Jones Road Wildfire, currently burning in Ocean County, New Jersey....
The Garb Collection Opens in Ocean City
Caitlin Quirk, founder and owner of The Garb Collection, located at 1014 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, State, County and City officials joined Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the new shop with a ribbon...
‘Waived Fee Weekends’ During May at Atlantic County Animal Shelter
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has announced “Waived Fee Weekends” during May. The $110 adoption fee for dogs weighing more than 25 pounds will be waived each Saturday and Sunday, May 3 through May 31. All pets adopted from the shelter receive mandatory...
Pope Francis’ passing reminds us of what truly matters
Letter from the editor This week, my heart is heavy with the news of Pope Francis’ passing. Whether or not you are Catholic, it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of respect and compassion for a man who has led with humility, kindness and a global message of unity. Pope...
Pope Francis dies at 88; Local Catholics respond
By Julia Train Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a tireless advocate for the poor and marginalized, died Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican announced. Just a day earlier, he had appeared in a wheelchair to bless...
