Atlantic County SWAT Team ready for the call to duty

By Tammy Thornton How often have we heard an eyewitness after a tragedy exclaim, “I never thought something like this could happen here”? Well, rest assured, the Atlantic County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team makes sure when dangerous situations occur, they are prepared to answer the call. In addition to their other extensive training exercises, the Atlantic County SWAT…

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Mustangs football team commemorated at Hard Rock

By Steffen Klenk The Mustangs of Mainland Regional High School had an impressive season. Their football team won the Group 4 state championship this past November, defeating Ramapo by a score of 56-0. On top of that, they became the first high school football team in state history to lead an impressive 14-0 season. This record-breaking season was worth celebrating…

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Merry and Bright Market illuminates Jessie’s of Linwood with festive charm

Photos by Steffen Klenk The “Merry and Bright Market” at Jessie’s of Linwood on Saturday, Dec. 8, transformed the street into a lively open-air market, creating a perfect blend of festivity and local charm. A diverse array of over a dozen vendors lined the street adjacent to the bike path. From artisanal crafts to delectable treats, the market was a…

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Mainland caps off perfect season with state title

By David Weinberg Mainland Regional High School’s football team was perfect this season. The Mustangs capped one of the greatest years ever by a local program last Sunday by winning the State Group 4 Championship with a 56-0 rout of formerly unbeaten Ramapo at Rutgers University. Led by seniors Cohen Cook, Stephen Ordille and Jamie Tyson, Mainland dominated the game…

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Linwood business scents: Welcoming the aroma of flowers and coffee

Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle The former Fischer Flowers building at 2322 Shore Road has been rescued. After months of potential prospects, finally the best candidate has come forward: Roula Hanna. Hanna is not new to the building. She was the floral designer for Fischer’s for more than five years. Now she is coming back as the owner of her…

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The Atlantic County Republican Party celebrates a sweeping victory

The Light with Raymond Tyler Election Night 2023 (Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023) proved to be a night of validation for Atlantic County Republicans. The atmosphere at The Linwood Country Club was celebratory as the numbers came in, revealing sweeping victories for the county seats. If there was anything close to an upset, it would be Joseph O’Donoghue winning The Atlantic…

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A pandemic hobby turned into a business

By Julia Train During the pandemic, there wasn’t much to do. It was common to take on new hobbies, and one of the most popular ones was baking. While some stopped with them as the world transitioned out of lockdown and back to normalcy, others stuck with theirs. A few even turned them into businesses. Cindy Capritti is amongst those…

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Linwood Public Library hosts Spook-tacular Halloween party

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Ghosts and goblins of all ages were welcomed to Linwood Public Library’s Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Approximately 38 children and their families filled the youth section of the library to enjoy an evening of spook-tacular fun with story time, crafts, snacks, and pizza. Linwood’s Children’s Librarian, Ariel Richvalsky, read spooky stories to…

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Motivated Moms group organizes Moms’ Sip and Shop event in Linwood

By Julia Train Six and a half years ago, Morgan Orlowski was 36 weeks pregnant with her son and feeling lost and confused about motherhood. “I had so many questions about pregnancy and all of the things that were about to change my life,” she said. “So I decided to start my own little group…Just so that we could sort…

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Community FoodBank of NJ Hosts Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon Oct. 25

Featuring food justice advocate Sophia Roe, event to raise funds for New Jersey neighbors in need. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) will host its annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, October 25, at the Linwood Country Club in Linwood. Founded eight years ago in North Jersey, the event will be held…

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A.C. Chamber foundation connects students to local job offerings

By Steffen Klenk On Monday, members of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce arrived at Mainland Regional High School to present a check in the amount of $3,450. The money will go towards funding for the YouScience test, a program aimed at connecting students, educators, and area businesses. This cutting edge program enables students to explore their areas of…

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Shore Physicians Group Presents “Be Well Connected: Respiratory Health”

A Free Community Breakfast Event on November 16, 2023 Shore Physicians Group announced today it will host a free breakfast on respiratory health in continuation of its “Be Well Connected” community education series. The breakfast will take place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 10 am to noon at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood, NJ, and will feature presentations…

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Celebrate the season with these fun activities

Scullville Terror in the Junkyard Fri. & Sat., 7 – 10 p.m., Sun. 7 – 9 p.m. Flemming’s Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township Go for a ride on the Haunted Hayride or take a walk through the Maze. Hayride tickets are $14 per person, Maze tickets are $9, and Combo tickets are $18. Discounts for Military and First…

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Linwood business hosts Tom Brady, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott

By Krystle J Bailey When Jon Riffle and Daniel Gordon joined forces to open their first business, Wax, Packs, and Throwbacks, in 2021, they never imagined that Tom Brady and friends would walk through their doors just two years later. Hobby Rip Night, a nationwide event created by the sports trading card company Topps, took place across the country on…

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