Spend Tax Refund Wisely

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a windfall such as a bonus check, tax refund or small inheritance, you’ve probably been overwhelmed . . . and a little excited. Should you spend that extra on something fun and maybe even a little frivolous? Or should you put the unexpected total—even if it’s […]

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Silver Linings

In the last column, I aimed to give you a helping of optimism about The Ave in the face of hard times. More than ever, we must face adversity with optimism, so I want to continue with more “silver linings” amid the clouds. As the weather is beginning to break, we usually look forward to

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Incorporated 1925

In the late 19th century, D.L. Risley brought his real estate business to Weymouth Township and temporarily detoured the legacy of the Estell family, who had established the settlement of Estellville early in that century. According to online information by township historian Douglas Yearsley, Risley, who had made his way to Philadelphia via London and

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Earth Day at 50

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) reminds you that there are still plenty of ways to celebrate and give back environmentally while practicing proper social distancing techniques. • Review your local recycling guidelines. Recycling is an important process of our everyday lives. Items such as plastic

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COVID-19 and Inmates

Within the past week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 124, which authorizes the DOC Commissioner to furlough certain inmates to home confinement from state prison due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the threat posed to those in prison, including officers. I’m not the betting sort, but if I were, I’d bet that

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Help Preserve History

The U.S. Library of Congress Veterans History Project has partnered with Angelic Health to recruit and train volunteers to collect the stories of our veterans. All U.S. veterans are invited to participate, regardless of branch, rank or gender. They may share a recorded oral history, as well as donate original photos, letters, etc. Each veteran

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Hammonton’s Saint Joseph Elementary and High Schools Set to Close

The Diocese of Camden announced Friday that five schools in the diocese will close, effective the end of the current school term on June 30, 2020. The three elementary schools and two high schools are: • Saint Joseph Regional Elementary School and Saint Joseph High School, both in Hammonton • Good Shepherd Regional Elementary School

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