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Margate BOE appoints new Tighe School principal
MARGATE – The Board of Education May 8 appointed a new principal for the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Audrey Becker, who will retire at the end of the school year, the board unanimously approved Samantha Dulude to replace Principal Ryan Gaskill, who will become the district’s next superintendent. The appointment is effective July 1.
Ducklings stranded in storm drain reunited with mother in Galloway Township
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) - As good "duck" would have it, a concerned resident in Galloway Township, New Jersey, helped reunite several ducklings stuck in a storm drain with their mother, according to police.Police say a neighbor reported that several ducklings had fallen into a storm drain as the mother duck "nervously paced above," the department wrote on Facebook.Officers responded to the scene but were not equipped to open the storm drain."But we knew who to call," police wrote.Enter Matt Ayers, the director of Galloway Township's Public Works department.Ayers came to the rescue, flipping over the storm drain and fishing out the ducklings with a net, according to police.Police did not specify exactly how many ducklings were rescued, but the story had a happy ending. "After what was surely a very anxious hour apart, Mama and her brood were reunited and walked off to safety," police wrote.
Stay Informed: Key Property Laws Every Ocean City Homebuyer Should Know
Buying a home in Ocean City, New Jersey, requires more than just a financial investment; it also demands a solid understanding of local property laws and thorough research into property records. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, knowing these aspects is crucial for making informed decisions and safeguarding your investment.
Holocaust Resource Center hosts symposium for educators
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton Univerity’s Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center held its first-ever full-day symposium for South Jersey educators teaching about the Holocaust and genocide May 13. “The idea of the symposium was not only to provide educators with the resources to teach the Holocaust and...
Longport welcomes back two Class 1 officers
LONGPORT – Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Lawler swore-in two Class 1 officers during the Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, May 15. Patrick Quinn and Numa Rodrigues-Rojas were sworn-in to their second term as Special Law Enforcement Officers. Both officers worked for the Longport Police Department last year and...
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