John Russo

5 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | John Russo

Here is a look at how local minor leaguers are performing this season. Stats through Thursday:Triple-ALHP Jay Groome (Barnegat), 26, is with the San Diego Padres and will likely join the El Paso Chihuahuas once he is reinstated from the ineligible list. Groome was declared ineligible last June for violating the sport’s gambling regulations. He is serving a one-year suspension. Through 103 career minor league games (101 starts), he was 19-34 with a 5.54 ERA and 504 strikeouts in 447 innings.

5 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | John Russo

BRIDGETON — Mentor on the Green, a Cumberland County-based golf and youth mentorship program, debuted Wednesday night its new 15-passenger van that was donated by the city's Union Baptist Church. The mentorship program, launched last summer by co-founders James Cooper and Daniel Sinclair, unveiled the van at the Alms Center in Bridgeton, which features a picture of late Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Det. Sgt.

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | John Russo

Jimmy Mantuano hit two more homers last week, bringing his Fairleigh Dickinson University-leading total to six this season. Mantuano, a St. Joseph Academy graduate, went 3 for 5 in FDU’s 10-3 win over Maryland, Eastern Shore. The sophomore outfielder then went 3 for 4 with a double and a pair of solo homers in a 10-8 loss to UMES. Mantuano is hitting .291 (41 for 141) with eight doubles, two triples and six homers to go with 35 runs and 24 RBIs in 39 games.

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | John Russo

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and there is no better time to spoil the matriarch of your household. Whether it's a nice brunch or a fun event, here are some ways you can treat your mom right. Brunch/dinner/specialsWhere: Tropicana Atlantic City (2831 Boardwalk)When: Saturday and SundayPrice: Menu pricesWhat to expect: Mothers will receive a rose upon arrival (while supplies last) plus a $25 gift card.

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | John Russo

Deirdre Jones’ four-goal performance in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament final helped the Limestone University women’s lacrosse team punch their ticket for the NCAA Division II Tournament. Jones, a sophomore midfielder and a Southern Regional High School graduate, added 10 draw controls in the 16-7 win over Wingate in the final. She had three goals, two assists and seven draw controls in a 17-6 win over Newberry in the semifinals.