Somers Point News

MAYS LANDING An Atlantic City man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Friday in the killing of a 19-year-old man found cut and beaten to death April 25, 2008 underneath The Pier at Caesars in Atlantic City, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel.

SOMERS POINT City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Thursday, Nov.

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Christmas Concert The Mainland Choral Society will present Saint-Saens' "Christmas Oratorio" and other seasonal music with strings at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP Through rain and shine, the Assumption Regional Catholic School craft fair brought out the multitudes Nov.

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SOMERS POINT When it comes to traditions, the annual Charity League Christmas Mart is one that can be counted on.

SOMERS POINT Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2189 hosted a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov.

Continuing his commitment to South Jersey veterans, U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo today detailed his plans to hold the next enrollment clinic in Somers Point at VFW Post 2189 to help local veterans in determining their eligibility and, if eligible, facilitate their participation in the VA healthcare system.

LINWOOD The audience gets in on the action with "And Then There Were None." This fall's Mainland Regional High School play is a murder mystery in which everyone is a suspect.

SOMERS POINT The Atlantic Heritage Center will host its second annual Spirit of Christmases Past, celebrating the traditions of Christmas from the colonial period through the Victorian era and beyond, beginning with an opening ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

MARGATE The Margate Players will present the popular 1970s musical "Godspell" Friday through Sunday at the Dominick A. Potena Performing Arts Center.

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Republicans running for county and state office made a dominant showing in Atlantic County, taking all races at stake with the exception of Assembly District 1. According to preliminary results from the county, 2nd District state Assemblymen John Amodeo of Margate and Vince Polistina of Egg Harbor Township were winners over Democratic challengers ...

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP A township woman arrested a year ago for her role in an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old was sentenced to 90 hours of community service and $1,158 in fines.

Cell phones for soldiers The Margate City Public Library is collecting old cell phones so American troops can "phone home." Drop donations off at the library, The Margate Library is located at 8100 Atlantic Avenue and is open 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 ...

SOMERS POINT It was a celebration at Charlie's Bar and Restaurant as Republican candidates Tom Smith and Howard Dill won in the first and second wards, respectively.

In cooperation with the recall issued by American Fresh Foods/Fairbank Farms, Acme has voluntarily recalled all fresh ground beef items sold at its stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware between Sept.

The southbound lane of Shore Road in Somers Point will be detoured 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP Four candidates are running for two open three-year terms on the five-member Township Committee Tuesday, Nov.