Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

6 days ago | breakingac.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

The Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library System will be closed through June 30, the county announced Monday. But it could be longer than that, Ventnor Commissioner of Public Works Lance Landgraf said. The library branch closed its doors at 5:30 p.m. last Thursday, and remained closed through the weekend but more time is needed to address HVAC issues. The chiller needs to be replaced for the second timed since Landgraf first took office in 2016, he said.

1 month ago | breakingac.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Two F-16 jets from the 177th Fighter Wing will provide a flyover during Longport’s annual Memorial Day parade Monday. According to American Legion Post 469 Commander Larry Pacentrilli, the jets will fly over Longport's smiley faced water tower at 11:10 a.m.The legion was hoping for the jets to fly at 11 a.m., marking the start of the parade, but there were numerous requests for flyovers in the region and in the northern part of the state and that time was not available.

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

MARGATE – Ahead of the holiday weekend when hundreds of teenagers gather on the beach in front of Lucy the Elephant to celebrate senior week, Margate Police issued a warning for parents that curfew will be enforced. Over the last several years, events at shore communities in Margate, Ocean City and Wildwood have marred what should be a celebration of summer and commemorate those brave men and women who gave their lives for freedom.

1 month ago | breakingac.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Ventnor Mayor Tim Kriebel swore in the new police chief Thursday. Police Chief Joseph Wootton replaces Joseph Fussner, who retired May 1 following a 28-year career in the department. Kriebel, who is commissioner of Public Safety, also promoted two officers to captain. The meeting room was filled with family and friends, and many members of the Police and Fire departments lined the back and sides of the walls in support for their fellow comrades.

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

All three Downbeach towns will hold Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies Monday, May 25 to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. VENTNORVentnor will pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the USA. Join the Greater Absecon Island VFW for a solemn ceremony at 9 a.m. around the flagpole at City Hall, 6201 Ventnor Ave.