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Saturday 05/18/2013

D.A.R.E. event in Mays Landing brings community together

MAYS LANDING — Pop music blared from the trunk of an Egg Harbor Township police car parked outside the Atlantic County Special Services School.

Burroughs investigation 'open and active' since 2007, Hamilton Township police chief says

The investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Burroughs was “open and active” since the Mays Landing man was reported missing by his wife in 2007, Hamilton Township Police Chief Stacy Tappeiner said Saturday.

Ventnor woman charged with '07 murder of husband after gruesome discovery

When Loretta Doyle Burroughs moved, she took her husband with her — packed in containers, according to criminal charges filed Friday.

Friday 05/17/2013

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Thursday 05/16/2013

In Your County

Ventnor Arts Weekend showcases talent

Wednesday 05/15/2013

Davies middle schoolers walking 6K for water

In developed nations, the biggest frustration with water is often the tap taking too long to heat up. But for people who live in developing countries, simply obtaining drinkable water is a daily struggle that requires a six-kilometer walk per day, on average.

Monday 05/13/2013

Births

Shore Medical Center

Sunday 05/12/2013

Everyone Has A Story: Mayflower descendents from Upper Township turn 75 years of newsletters into a book

There were 102 passengers aboard the Mayflower when it left England for the New World in 1620, said Alice Teal, of Marmora in Upper Township.

Real Estate Transactions

18 Jamestown Circle, Londono, Rodrigo, Londono, Gloria N. to Rodriguez, Jose Rafael, Nugent, Ashley M.; 3/2/2013. $138,000

Saturday 05/11/2013

In Your Town

Memorial Day celebration set

Friday 05/10/2013

DARE Community Safety Day set for May 18 at Atlantic County Special Services School in Mays Landing

The first DARE Community Safety Day in Atlantic County is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at the Atlantic County Special Services School in Hamilton Township.

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Thursday 05/09/2013

In Your County

Arc to honor FACES 4 Autism and 21 Down

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Thursday 05/09/2013

Garden business, in 62nd year, not resting on laurels

By KEVIN POST, Business Editor

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 12:33 am

Running a farm and garden market in some ways is as steady as the seasons, anchored by the sale of plants in spring and fresh local produce in summer.

Wednesday 05/08/2013

Police seek man who used stolen credit card at Mays Landing Walmart

Updated: May 08, 2013 - 9:30 pm

Egg Harbor Township police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who used a stolen credit card last month at the Walmart in Mays Landing.

Mays Landing teen earns scholarships but plans to work harder to gain more

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: May 08, 2013

Mays Landing resident Victoria Giansante, a 17-year-old junior at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Newfield, keeps her plate full.

'Survived' author meets eager readers at Hess school

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: May 08, 2013

Nebrea Ragland, a fifth-grader at the George L. Hess Educational Complex in Mays Landing, dreamed of meeting Lauren Tarshis from the first time she opened an entry in the author's popular "I Survived" series of historical novels for young adults.

Tuesday 05/07/2013

With Honors

Posted: May 07, 2013

Haberstroh places in national competition

DOT study wanted for stretch of Route 50 in Hamilton Township

By DEREK HARPER, Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 1:16 am

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP - Township Committee wants the state Department of Transportation to review a dangerous road in hopes that something can be done.

Monday 05/06/2013

Births

Posted: May 06, 2013

Shore Medical Center

Sunday 05/05/2013

Real Estate Transactions

Posted: May 05, 2013

1561 Washington Court, Lynx Asset Serv LLC to Turso, Melanie; 02/25/13. $130,000

Saturday 05/04/2013

In Your Town

Posted: May 04, 2013

Davies holding Walk for Water

Friday 05/03/2013

Mays Landing tech firm picked for large contract for Homeland Security

By KEVIN POST, Business Editor

Posted: May 03, 2013

Dynamic Security Concepts, a Mays Landing-based technology firm, said Thursday it was among seven small businesses picked to fulfill parts of a vast batch of work for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

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Posted: May 03, 2013

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Thursday 05/02/2013

In Your County

Posted: May 02, 2013

Vikings Run/Walk canceled

Wednesday 05/01/2013

Gas leak temporarily closes shopping center in Hamilton Township

Updated: May 01, 2013 - 8:51 pm

A gas leak caused a temporary closure of a shopping center in Mays Landing Wednesday afternoon.

Hamilton Township man indicted as head of marijuana ring using juveniles as dealers

By DONNA WEAVER Staff Writer

Updated: May 02, 2013 - 12:19 am

A Hamilton Township man has been indicted by an Ocean County grand jury on 21 counts connected to a marijuana distribution network that employed juveniles as dealers, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato said.

Longtime Oakcrest choir leader prepares to conduct final concert before retiring

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: May 01, 2013

The son of a preacher, longtime Oakcrest High School vocal/music teacher Charlie Bass grew up in the pews of his father's church. It was there, at age 5, that he met the love of his life, Renee, whom he married in 1978, and it was there he discovered his professional love.

Late drive helps Shaner school surpass Pasta for Pennies goal

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: May 01, 2013

Halfway through this year's Pasta for Pennies donation drive, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, the Joseph C. Shaner School in Mays Landing appeared to be falling short if its goal.

American Legion Post clears way for forgotten veterans to be buried

By ELISA LALA, Staff Writer

Posted: May 01, 2013

The ashes of four unclaimed World War II veterans were laid to rest April 25, after years of sitting on a shelf in the Godfrey Funeral Home in Ocean City.

Area residents among those honored at dinner for AtlantiCare volunteers

By ELISA LALA, Staff Writer

Posted: May 01, 2013

More than 200 AtlantiCare volunteers were honored for their dedication and service during the annual AtlantiCare Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Dinner at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City on April 25.

Tuesday 04/30/2013

With Honors

Posted: April 30, 2013

Atlantic Cape students inducted into honor society

Monday 04/29/2013

Births

Posted: April 29, 2013

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

Sunday 04/28/2013

Real Estate Transactions

Posted: April 28, 2013

4017 Alexander Drive, Bonnici, Bobby Michael Patrick to Whitcraft, George, Whitcraft, Cindy; 02/19/13. $167,500

Saturday 04/27/2013

Man sentenced to 10 years for shooting teen

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Posted: April 27, 2013

A Pleasantville man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison after admitting to shooting a Mays Landing teenager last year.

Friday 04/26/2013

Pleasantville man sentenced to 10 years in 2012 shooting

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Posted: April 26, 2013

A Pleasantville man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison after admitting to shooting a Mays Landing teenager last year.

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Posted: April 26, 2013

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Thursday 04/25/2013

Catching Up: Beach curfew helps prevent problems in Ocean City, officials say

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: April 25, 2013 - 11:47 pm

A weekly update of stories previously reported

In Your County

Posted: April 25, 2013

Display honors educators who served during segregation

Wednesday 04/24/2013

Hamilton Township, North Wildwood and Linwood receiving federal firefighting grants

Posted: April 24, 2013

Fire companies in Hamilton Township, North Wildwood and Linwood will receive hundreds of thousands of diollars in federal grants, according to Congressman Frank A LoBiondo, R-2.

Atlantic City man charged with drug distribution in Hamilton Township, and other charges in Pleasantville

By ANJALEE KHEMLANI Staff Writer

Updated: April 24, 2013 - 11:35 pm

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — Police arrested an Atlantic City man in the Woodlands Complex after an investigation resulted in the seizure of a large amount of illegal drugs.

Sunday 04/21/2013

Real Estate Transactions

Posted: April 21, 2013

4800 Green Ash Lane, McMaster, James to McHale, John W.; 02/12/13. $120,000

Saturday 04/20/2013

In Your Town

Posted: April 20, 2013

Johnny Rockets hosts children’s event

Friday 04/19/2013

Development near Hamilton Township Mall fueling commercial growth

By DEREK HARPER, Staff Writer

Updated: April 19, 2013 - 12:42 am

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — South Jersey Gas employees Jonathan Oliva, 24, and John Eichinger, 34, had expanded options for lunch Thursday after meeting with Hamilton Mall officials about relocating utility lines for future development there.

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Posted: April 19, 2013

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Thursday 04/18/2013

Catching Up: Since opening new FoodBank building last year, need has only increased, director says

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: April 19, 2013 - 12:16 am

A weekly update of stories previously reported

In Your County

Posted: April 18, 2013

Earth Day festival planned

Wednesday 04/17/2013

Two Oakcrest High School sudents charged with making threats

By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Updated: April 17, 2013 - 10:12 pm

Two Oakcrest High School students have been arrested on charges of making threats against the school this month.

Plans to close two bridges over Atlantic City Expressway delayed to address towns' concerns

By JENNIFER BOGDAN, Staff Writer

Updated: April 17, 2013 - 8:27 pm

Due to concerns of local officials, the South Jersey Transportation Authority has put off voting on a measure that would have closed two bridges over the Atlantic City Expressway this summer.

Cedar Creek students don't shy away from getting their feet wet for class

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: April 17, 2013

When it comes to learning about the environment, there's no substitute for hands-on experience. A few ecologically minded students in the higher levels of Cedar Creek High School's Environmental Magnet program got just that April 10 as they surveyed Indian Cabin Creek, upstream from Egg Harbor City Lake, with the help of a pair of AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors.

Monday 04/15/2013

SJTA may alter plan to close at least one of two area bridges over expressway for repairs this summer

By DEREK HARPER Staff Writer

Updated: April 15, 2013 - 11:22 pm

The South Jersey Transportation Authority may close two local bridges over the Atlantic City Expressway for repairs this summer, forcing drivers to find new routes.

Hamilton Township adopts municipal budget with no tax-rate increase

By DEREK HARPER Staff Writer

Updated: April 15, 2013 - 11:21 pm

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — Township Committee formally approved its $25.3 million budget Monday night by a 5-0 vote.

Births

Posted: April 15, 2013

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

Sunday 04/14/2013

Real Estate Transactions

Posted: April 14, 2013

3403 Juniper Court, Matias Brenda M. to Chirinos Rosa Maria; 02/04/13. $38,000

Saturday 04/13/2013

In Your Town

Posted: April 13, 2013

St. Vincent de Paul sponsoring Run/Walk

Friday 04/12/2013

Calendar of Events

Posted: April 12, 2013

Dining out

Thursday 04/11/2013

Three arrested in armed robbery in Hamilton Township

By ANJALEE KHEMLANI Staff Writer

Updated: April 11, 2013 - 8:29 pm

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP —- Police arrested a Mays Landing man and two juveniles in connection with a March 24 armed robbery.

In Your County

Posted: April 11, 2013

Scholarships available for girls in sciences

Wednesday 04/10/2013

FACES 4 Autism's comedy fundraiser set for April 13 in Mays Landing

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: April 10, 2013

Raising a child with autism is a full-time job - one that requires long, irregular hours and often precludes an active social life.

Rotary Club's student exchange program enriching, Mays Landing family learns

By BRADEN CAMPBELL, Staff Writer

Posted: April 10, 2013

For the Richardson family of Mays Landing, hosting a foreign exchange student through Rotary International's Youth Exchange program has been the experience of a lifetime.

Tuesday 04/09/2013