Northfield News

NORTHFIELD With the economy having even the most optimistic entrepreneur thinking twice about beginning a new venture, Howard and Debbie Wiener of Margate thought it would be smart to go with the basics.

NORTHFIELD As Margate firefighters stopped to shake his hand and offer their thanks Sunday afternoon at the close of their Veteran's Day ceremony, Henderson Hemphill, 88, of Northfield seemed fairly nonchalant about it all.

Republicans running for county and state office made a dominant showing in Atlantic County, taking all races at stake with the exception of Assembly in District 1. According to preliminary results from the county, 2nd District state Assemblymen John Amodeo of Margate and Vince Polistina of Egg Harbor Township were winners over Democrat challengers ...

LONGPORT Voters here followed the Republican trend that swept through much of Atlantic County with this off-year election in which the borough had no municipal races.

LINWOOD City Council welcomed the president of Resource Environmental LLC of Mandeville, La.

NORTHFIELD The new literacy program at the Northfield Community Elementary School is generating excitement among teachers.

Police Blotter information is supplied by the Linwood Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

Police Blotter information is supplied by local police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

An Ocean County jury Wednesday convicted Lee Reeves, James Russell and Jamell Scott a ' all of Lakewood a ' of murder in the October 2008 death of Athelma Vazquez.

A New Jersey municipal judge known for giving harsh fines for minor traffic offenses is likely to be reappointed even though he wasn't ticketed for crashing into a parked car.

NORTHFIELD There are three seats on City Council up for election Nov. 3. In Ward 1 incumbent Republican Michael Turon will face former Democratic Mayor Frank Perri.

Used items wanted for ecofundraiser The Special Education Structured Work Base Program and Student Council at Mainland Regional High School are collecting used cell phones, iPods, ink cartridges, handheld video games and laptop computers as part of an ecofundraiser through Oct.

Terror in the Junkyard The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company will present Terror in the Junkyard at Fleming's Junkyard, 353 Zion Road on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Friday, Oct.

NORTHFIELD Four candidates are vying for the two 2nd District state Assembly seats up for election Nov.

Book and bake sale The Friends of the Linwood Library will hold a two-day book and bake sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct.

Good Shepherd UMC Worship Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will hold worship with Rev.

NORTHFIELD Linwood and Northfield have more in common than the bike path and the high school.

NORTHFIELD When they go to the polls on Election Day Nov. 3, voters will be asked to decide yet another referendum, this one authorizing the city to spend up to $1,629,000 to purchase the former Kresge School on Oak Avenue.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP Second District Assembly candidates Reggie Floyd and Jimmy Martinez issued a challenge to their incumbent opponents to accept and set up a series of debates to better inform the public about their choices in this year's General Assembly election.

Antique appraisal night The Northfield Historical Society is sponsoring an antiques appraisal 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct.