When good comes full circle: Funny Farm Rescue’s inspiring journey
Letter from the editor South Jersey’s Funny Farm Rescue took center stage on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Friday, Jan. 17. Owner Laurie Zaleski appeared on the show with Adele, the “diva” chicken, one of over 750 animals living at the sanctuary. Each...
Ocean City surfer Rob Kelly’s plunge into ‘ice bath surfing’
By Madison Russ Three winters ago, professional surfer Rob Kelly set out to push his limits. Sitting in his van on icy mornings, blasting music to psych himself up, the idea of jumping into the frigid Atlantic in just swim trunks wasn’t entirely inviting. But Kelly, a...
USDA announces $16M in clean energy funding for small businesses in N.J., Somers Point business receives almost $800,000
By Julia Train On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development joined local officials and stakeholders at Surfside Casual Furniture in Somers Point to announce over $16 million in funding for clean energy projects...
More fame, acclaim for Funny Farm Rescue, founder
Laurie Zaleski has made fans worldwide through her work in animal rescue. Her circle of friends just expanded, thanks to a prestigious award and an appearance on the popular Kelly Clarkson Show. By Edward N. Healy In December, local country girl Laurie Zaleski swapped...
