An Atlantic City woman said her recent meeting with the pope reenforced her commitment to helping others. Phyllis Lacca, president of Masterpiece Advertising, traveled to Rome as part of her involvement with the Ausilia Foundation, an organization led by Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi that is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for students without the financial means to pursue them. During her visit, Lacca noted the personal connections she shares with the pope, who studied at Villanova University. Lacca was raised in nearby Gladwyne, Pa., and attended St. John Vianney, a parish Pope Leo knows well.
Longport PD Supports Galloway Township Police 5K Valor Run
The Longport Police Department was proud to support the Galloway Township Police 5K Valor Run held at historic Smithville Village. Down Beach Buzz reports representing Longport, Chief Ray Burgan was joined by his brother, Atlantic County Sheriff's Detective Paul Burgan, to complete the course.Chief Burgan finished with a time of 24:38, earning 39th place overall and 3rd in his age group.The event raised funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Galloway Township Police Foundation, providing direct support to our nation's first responders and veterans.
South Jersey Gas Has Scheduled Road Work Monday In Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township South Jersey Gas contractors will be working on Cates Road in the area of Monet Drive from 7a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. BreakingAC.com reports traffic traveling from the Route 40 side of Cates Road will travel as normal and/or with lane shifts through the work zone. Traffic from Reega Avenue will be restricted and Cates Road will be closed in that direction at Pebble Beach Drive. Traffic from Victoria Crossing and the Fairways Development heading to the Black Horse Pike will be detoured to Reega Avenue. A detour route will be posted during the working hours. Motorists are urged to use caution and patience while traveling through the area as construction personnel will be in the roadway.
AC Man Admits Assaulting Girlfriend
An Atlantic City man with a history of domestic violence has admitted to entering his girlfriend's home and assaulting her while she slept. BreakingAC.com reports 41 year old Calvin Gunn struck his girlfriend multiple times in the head and face after entering her home while she was sleeping Sept. 5.The victim's children heard their mother being assaulted. Gunn fled before police arrived. He was indicted in January on a second-degree charge of robbery with force causing severe bodily injury and fourth-degree counts of theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief-damaging property.
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