Thelma Witherspoon: A trailblazer in Hamilton Township politics
By Julia Train In 2022, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon made local history as the first Black woman to serve on the Hamilton Township Committee. This year, she’s running for the position again. Born and raised in Atlantic City, Witherspoon’s path to politics was inspired by...
Community unites to save 2,000-pound steer at Funny Farm Rescue
By Julia Train On March 20, the local community came together to rescue a 2,000-pound steer after he spent over 12 hours stuck in the mud at Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing. The night before, Yogi, the nine-year-old steer, found himself in a dire situation when he...
The Other Lucy Beach Grille offers employment for individuals with special needs
By Julia Train For over 18 years, Lucy Paccione, owner of The Other Lucy Beach Grille, dreamed of establishing a job training facility for individuals with special needs. With a background in teaching at St. Joe’s University and a love for cooking, she envisioned a...
Dog uncovers Prohibition-era whiskey on Margate beach
By Julia Train Austin Contegiacomo had just gotten off a 24-hour shift for the U.S. Coast Guard and was walking his dog on the beach near Margate Pier on Feb. 17 when he found nearly a dozen Prohibition-Era whiskey bottles. Contegiacomo was playing fetch with his...
